1 Kings 11:24

And he gathered men unto him, and became captain over a band, when David slew them of Zobah: and they went to Damascus, and dwelt therein, and reigned in Damascus.

Cross-reference

1 Kings 20:34 Historical context

1 Kings 20:34 records a treaty between Ahab and Ben‑hadad, a descendant of Rezon's Syrian dynasty—showing its ongoing political significance.

1 Kings 19:15 Historical context

1 Kings 19:15 later commands Elijah to anoint Hazael as king over Syria—the same region Rezon ruled, continuing the dynasty's role as Israel's adversary.

2 Samuel 8:3 Historical context

2 Samuel 8:3 identifies Hadadezer king of Zobah, the master Rezon fled from—giving background to Rezon's origin as a fugitive.

In 1 Chronicles 18:5, the parallel account of David striking down Syrians from Damascus provides the historical background for Rezon's later reign there.

2 Kings 8:7 Historical context

2 Kings 8:7 shows Elisha visiting Damascus during the reign of Ben‑hadad, a later king from Rezon's line—continuing the Syrian story.