an adversary] As Hadad, v. 14. all the days] Ever bearing ill will, but most manifesting it after Solomons apostasie; for note 1 Kings 5:4. that Hadad] See v. 14. he abhorred] Hated in his heart, and took all occasions of doing mischief, like as Hadad did. Syria] Heb. Aram: That countrey whereof Damascus was the chief city, and always at enmity with Israel.