ESV Reformation Study Bible – 1 Kings 15:20
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1 Kings 15:20

15:20 Ben-hadad listened. The Syrian king gained money from Judah and territory from Israel by betraying Baasha.

Ijon, Dan . . . Naphtali. This area is north of the Sea of Chinneroth (Galilee). Subduing it gave Syria control of trade routes as well as access to the Phoenician cities of Tyre and Acco.