Zobah

Zobah, also referred to as Zobah-Hamath or Hamath-zobah, was an Aramean kingdom located northeast of Israel, in the region of modern-day Syria. During the reigns of Saul and David, the kings of Zobah were enemies of Israel (1Sa.14:47; 2Sa.8:3). David defeated Hadadezer, king of Zobah, and his Aramean allies (2Sa.8:5,12; 10:6,8; 1Ch.18:5,9; 19:6). One of David's mighty men, Igal, was from Zobah (2Sa.23:36). During Solomon's reign, Rezon of Zobah established himself as king in Damascus and became an adversary to Israel (1Ki.11:23). Solomon later conquered Hamath-zobah (2Ch.8:3). The exact extent and location of Zobah are uncertain, but it was likely situated in the region between Hamath and Damascus, possibly centered around the modern-day city of Homs in Syria.