How to Pronounce Rezin
REE-zihn
Rezin is pronounced REE-zihn (ˈriːzɪn): two syllables, stress on the first. Also heard: REH-zin, REE-zin.
What does Rezin mean?
Rezin means “good-will; messenger”.
Hitchcock’s Bible Names (1869), public domain.
Who was Rezin?
Rezin was the king of Syria who joined Pekah son of Remaliah in besieging Ahaz at Jerusalem, though the two could not overcome him (2 Kings 16:5, Isaiah 7:1). Isaiah calls Rezin the head of Damascus (Isaiah 7:8). He recovered Elath to Syria but was slain when the king of Assyria went up against Damascus and took it (2 Kings 16:6, 2 Kings 16:9).
Also pronounced
REH-zin
REE-zin
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