1 Kings 11:24He gathered men to him, and became captain over a troop, when David killed them of Zobah: and they went to Damascus, and lived therein, and reigned in Damascus.
The setting
Damascus, Syria ~950 BC. Rezon, a former officer of King Hadadezer, builds a new power base after his king's defeat by David. Modern Damascus, Syria's capital, still stands.
The emotion here: chronicling how opposition arose from Solomon's father's victories
The original word
śar (שַׂר) — captain, prince, one who has authority over others
Why it matters
Damascus became the longest continuously inhabited city in the world, still Syria's capital today
Read with care
What most readers miss in 1 Kings 11:24
Rezon turned personal defeat into regional power by attracting other displaced soldiers
Common misconceptionPeople think this shows God blessing rebellion, but it's actually showing consequences of Solomon's disobedience manifesting through old wounds David created.
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Bible Genome reading
1 Kings 11:24 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
1 Kings 11:24 comes from the book of 1 Kings, written during the United Kingdom period. These words are attributed to Narrator. The dominant emotion in this verse is starting, with a comfort power of 20% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include leadership, power. Notable phrases: gathered men; became captain; reigned in Damascus.
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