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2 Kings 13:24

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Berean Standard Bible

When Hazael king of Aram died, his son Ben-hadad reigned in his place.

American Standard Version (1901)

And Hazael king of Syria died; and Ben-hadad his son reigned in his stead.

Bible in Basic English

Then Hazael, king of Aram, came to his end; and Ben-hadad his son became king in his place.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And Hazael king of Syria died, and Benadad his son reigned in his stead.

Free Bible Version

When Hazael, king of Aram, died, his son Ben-hadad succeeded him as king.

Geneva Bible 1599

So Hazael the King of Aram dyed: and Ben-hadad his sonne reigned in his stead.

King James (Authorized) Version

So Hazael king of Syria died; and Ben-hadad his son reigned in his stead.

Translation for Translators

When Hazael the king of Syria died, his son Ben-Hadad became the king.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Hazael king of Aram died, and Ben Hadad his son became king in his place.

Noah Webster Bible

So Hazael king of Syria died; and Ben-hadad his son reigned in his stead.

World English Bible

Hazael king of Syria died; and Benhadad his son reigned in his place.

Young's Literal Translation

And Hazael king of Aram dieth, and reign doth Ben-Hadad his son in his stead,

Context

Elisha’s Final Prophecy

²³But the LORD was gracious to Israel and had compassion on them, and He turned toward them because of His covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. And to this day, the LORD has been unwilling to destroy them or cast them from His presence.²⁴When Hazael king of Aram died, his son Ben-hadad reigned in his place.²⁵Then Jehoash son of Jehoahaz took back from Ben-hadad son of Hazael the cities that Hazael had taken in battle from his father Jehoahaz. Jehoash defeated Ben-hadad three times, and so recovered the cities of Israel.

Summary

This verse highlights the mercy and faithfulness of God towards His people, despite their continual disobedience. Even though King Hazael of Aram oppressed Israel during the reign of Jehoahaz, God showed compassion by providing a deliverer in the form of Jehoash, Jehoahaz's son. Through this act, God demonstrated His commitment to fulfilling His promises and preserving the line of David. It serves as a reminder that God's plans and purposes will ultimately prevail, even in the midst of challenging circumstances.

Commentary

Tyndale

Tyndale Open Study Notes

13:24-25 Ben-hadad son of Hazael came to the throne of Aram in Damascus in 802 BC, reigning twenty-two years in a declining kingdom. • Adad-nirari III of Assyria inflicted heavy losses against the Arameans (805–802 BC), allowing King Jehoash of Israel to further decimate this enemy. Fulfilling Elisha’s prophecy, Israel defeated Ben-hadad on three occasions and so recovered the Israelite towns. Jehoash’s limited success provided a springboard for Jeroboam II’s full-scale victories over the Arameans (14:25).

2 Kings 13:24

Elisha’s Final Prophecy

²³But the LORD was gracious to Israel and had compassion on them, and He turned toward them because of His covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. And to this day, the LORD has been unwilling to destroy them or cast them from His presence.²⁴When Hazael king of Aram died, his son Ben-hadad reigned in his place.²⁵Then Jehoash son of Jehoahaz took back from Ben-hadad son of Hazael the cities that Hazael had taken in battle from his father Jehoahaz. Jehoash defeated Ben-hadad three times, and so recovered the cities of Israel.

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Berean Standard Bible

When Hazael king of Aram died, his son Ben-hadad reigned in his place.

American Standard Version (1901)

And Hazael king of Syria died; and Ben-hadad his son reigned in his stead.

Bible in Basic English

Then Hazael, king of Aram, came to his end; and Ben-hadad his son became king in his place.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And Hazael king of Syria died, and Benadad his son reigned in his stead.

Free Bible Version

When Hazael, king of Aram, died, his son Ben-hadad succeeded him as king.

Geneva Bible 1599

So Hazael the King of Aram dyed: and Ben-hadad his sonne reigned in his stead.

King James (Authorized) Version

So Hazael king of Syria died; and Ben-hadad his son reigned in his stead.

Translation for Translators

When Hazael the king of Syria died, his son Ben-Hadad became the king.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Hazael king of Aram died, and Ben Hadad his son became king in his place.

Noah Webster Bible

So Hazael king of Syria died; and Ben-hadad his son reigned in his stead.

World English Bible

Hazael king of Syria died; and Benhadad his son reigned in his place.

Young's Literal Translation

And Hazael king of Aram dieth, and reign doth Ben-Hadad his son in his stead,