In the 19th century many scholars equated him with Rezon the Syrian , an enemy of Solomon .
Samsi - ilu fought against Hezion of Damascus in 773 - 2 BCE and extracted tribute from him .
In the 19th century many scholars equated Hezion with Rezon the Syrian , an enemy of Solomon .
Samsi - ilu fought against Hezion of Damascus in 773 - 2 BCE and extracted tribute from him .