2 Kings 13:4

Translations

Modern

Then Jehoahaz sought the favor of the LORD, and the LORD listened to him because He saw the oppression that the king of Aram had inflicted on Israel.

Traditional

And Jehoahaz besought the Lord, and the Lord hearkened unto him: for he saw the oppression of Israel, because the king of Syria oppressed them.

Literal

And Jehoahaz pleaded before YHWH, and YHWH listened to him. For He saw the oppression of Israel, because the king of Aram oppressed them.

Latin

Deprecatus est autem Joachaz faciem Domini, et audivit eum Dominus: vidit enim angustiam Israël, quia attriverat eos rex Syriæ:

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English

Then Jehoahaz sought the favor of the LORD, and the LORD listened to him because He saw the oppression that the king of Aram had inflicted on Israel.

Notes

2 Kings 13:4–5

Jehoahaz sought the favor of the LORD, and the LORD listened: Despite Jehoahaz's poor spiritual state, God kindly answered his prayer. The Lord kindly answers the sincere prayers of His people (see also 2 Kings 4:32–35; 6:17–20; 19:14–28; 20:2–6; 1 Kings 3:8–14; 13:4–6; 17:21–23; 18:36–39; Psalm 34:4–7; James 5:16).
the LORD gave Israel a deliverer (compare Judges 3:9, 15): Scholars have suggested many possibilities for Israel’s rescuer. The most likely is King Adad-nirari III of Assyria, whose westward campaigns led to the capture of Damascus in 802 BC.

Theme notes and profiles

Arameans The Dangers of Sin The Sovereignty of God

Events

Reign of Jehoahazc. 857 BC

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People

Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes Jehoahaz: King of Israel, son of Jehu

Places

Syria: Ancient region north of Israel, often in conflict

Glossary

Book of Amos Jehoahaz Kings, Books of First and Second

Topics

Answers To Prayer: Jehoahaz God: Preserver in Delivering from the Oppressions of the King of Syria Jehoahaz: Son of Jehu and King of Israel Kings: Who Reigned Over Israel: Jehoahaz Prayer: Answered: Jehoahaz, for Victory Over Hazael Repentance: Jehoahaz Rulers: Wicked: Hazael, Committing Pillage (Plundering)

2 Kings 13:4

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