How easily God can dispirit those nations that have been most celebrated for valour! Damascus waxes feeble. It was a city of joy, having all the delights of the sons of men. But those deceive themselves who place their happiness in carnal joys.
SDA Bible Commentary (limited)
Volume 1-7
27. Ben-hadad. Compare Amos 1:4. Ben-hadad is literally, “son of Hadad.” Hadad was an Aramaean god. Benhadad was a characteristic name of the kings of Damascus (see 1 Kings 15:18; 20:1; 2 Kings 13:3; see on 1 Kings 15:18). Here it seems to be used as a general reference to the Syrian kings.