### Core Meaning & Semantic Range
The Hebrew word **Ṭabrimmôwn**, represented by `{{H2886}}`, is a proper name meaning **pleasing (to) Rimmon; Tabrimmon, a Syrian**. This name is exceptionally rare in scripture, appearing only **1 time** in **1 unique verse**. Its significance is derived entirely from its context as a genealogical marker for a Syrian king.
### Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis
The sole appearance of `{{H2886}}` is in the historical account of King `{{H609}}` **Asa** of Judah. In this narrative, `{{H609}}` **Asa** takes all the `{{H3701}}` **silver** and `{{H2091}}` **gold** from the `{{H214}}` **treasures** of the `{{H1004}}` **house** of the `{{H3068}}` **LORD** and the `{{H4428}}` **king's** palace. He sends this wealth to `{{H1130}}` **Ben-Hadad**, the `{{H4428}}` **king** of `{{H758}}` **Syria** who dwelt in `{{H1834}}` **Damascus**. The verse identifies this king as "the son of **Tabrimon**," establishing `{{H2886}}` as the father of a key political figure with whom Judah sought an alliance [[1 Kings 15:18]].
### Related Words & Concepts
Several related words provide the political and geographical context for the use of **Ṭabrimmôwn**:
* `{{H1130}}` **Ben-Hădad** (Benhadad): As the son of Tabrimmon, his name literally means "son of Hadad" and is the name of several Syrian kings. He is the recipient of the treasures sent by King Asa [[1 Kings 15:18]].
* `{{H609}}` **ʼÂçâʼ** (Asa): The name of the `{{H4428}}` **king** of Judah who initiated the political pact by sending the treasures from the `{{H3068}}` **LORD's** house [[1 Kings 15:18]].
* `{{H758}}` **ʼĂrâm** (Syria): Defined as "the highland," this refers to the nation and people ruled by the dynasty of **Ṭabrimmôwn** and `{{H1130}}` **Ben-Hadad** [[1 Kings 15:18]].
* `{{H4428}}` **melek** (king): A title of royalty applied to both `{{H609}}` **Asa** and `{{H1130}}` **Ben-Hadad**, establishing their roles as heads of state in this international transaction [[1 Kings 15:18]].
### Theological Significance
While the name `{{H2886}}` itself carries no direct theological weight, its singular context highlights several important themes:
* **Royal Lineage:** The mention of **Ṭabrimmôwn** serves a specific historical purpose: to establish the exact identity and parentage of `{{H1130}}` **Ben-Hadad**, grounding the narrative of this international treaty in a precise genealogical record [[1 Kings 15:18]].
* **Politics and Piety:** The event is driven by King `{{H609}}` **Asa's** decision to use `{{H214}}` **treasures** consecrated to the `{{H1004}}` **house** of the `{{H3068}}` **LORD** to secure a military alliance. This demonstrates the complex intersection of statecraft and sacred resources.
* **Foreign Relations:** The interaction between the `{{H4428}}` **king** of Judah and the Syrian dynasty of **Ṭabrimmôwn** is an example of the ongoing political maneuvering between Israel and `{{H758}}` **Aram** (Syria) documented in the historical books.
### Summary
In summary, **Ṭabrimmôwn** `{{H2886}}` is not a term with deep doctrinal meaning but a proper name crucial for its narrative function. Its only mention serves to identify the father of the Syrian `{{H4428}}` **king**, `{{H1130}}` **Ben-Hadad**. The significance of `{{H2886}}` is therefore locked into the historical account of King `{{H609}}` **Asa's** controversial decision to use temple `{{H214}}` **treasures** to forge a political alliance, making it a key detail in a larger story of kingship, diplomacy, and faith [[1 Kings 15:18]].
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