Lux Domini
Then Asa took all the silver and the gold that were left in the treasures of the house of the LORD, and the treasures of the king’s house, and delivered them into the hand of his servants: and king Asa sent them to Benhadad, the son of Tabrimon, the son of Hezion, king of Syria, that dwelt at Damascus, saying,

Key themes

WisdomJustice and mercyTempleIdolatry

Glossary

Asa Person

Physician, son of Abijah and grandson of Rehoboam, was the third king of Judah.

Damascus Place

Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Damascus.

Syria Place

Biblical region. Modern identification: Damascus.

Tabrimon Person

Good is Rimmon, the father of Benhadad, king of Syria ( 1 Kings 15:18 ).