This document is about Ben-Hadad_II. For other homonyms, please refer to the Ben-Hadad document.
Ben-Hadad II was a contemporary of King Ahab of the Northern Kingdom of Israel. He invaded Ahab twice, and each time the Israelite army was victorious through God's grace. He pleaded for his life, and Ahab accepted, leading to a new treaty between the two kings.
See Ahab
He was later killed by Hazael, and Hazael became king in his place.
2 Kings 8:15The next day Hazael took a thick cloth, soaked it in water and spread it over the king’s face, so that he died. Then Hazael succeeded him as king.
Some scholars assume Ben-Hadad I and II to be the same person.