Aram-Rehob
LocationsGeographical Setting
Aram-rehob was a small Aramean kingdom situated in the region of Hamath, mentioned in biblical texts and Assyrian records.
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Aram-rehob was a minor Aramean state located in northern Syria, identified with the region of Hamath, which fell under Assyrian domination during the campaigns of Tiglath-Pileser III.
What is the meaning of Aram-Rehob in the Bible?
Aram-rehob was a minor Aramean state located in northern Syria, identified with the region of Hamath, which fell under Assyrian domination during the campaigns of Tiglath-Pileser III.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying Aram-rehob clarifies the geopolitical landscape of northern Syria during the biblical period, illustrating the fragmented nature of Aramean polities and their interactions with the expanding Assyrian Empire as recorded in 2 Kings 15:29.
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Source Attribution & Provenance
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