2 Kings 13:22

¶ But Hazael king of Syria, oppressed Israel all the dayes of Iehoahaz.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

Now Hazael king of Aram had oppressed Israel all the days of Jehoahaz.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

And Hazael king of Syria oppressed Israel all the days of Jehoahaz.
- American Standard Version (1901)

And Israel was crushed under the power of Hazael, king of Aram, all the days of Jehoahaz.
- Basic English Bible

And Hazael king of Syria oppressed Israel all the days of Jehoahaz.
- Darby Bible

But Hazael king of Syria oppressed Israel all the days of Jehoahaz.
- Webster's Bible

Hazael king of Syria oppressed Israel all the days of Jehoahaz.
- World English Bible

And Hazael king of Aram hath oppressed Israel all the days of Jehoahaz,
- Youngs Literal Bible

And Hazael king of Aram oppressed Israel all the days of Jehoahaz.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Wesley's Notes for 2 Kings 13:22

13:20 Moabites invaded - The mentioning this immediately on the death of Elisha intimates, that the removal of God's faithful prophets, is a presage of judgments approaching.

13:21 He revived - Which miracle God wrought, to do honour to that great prophet, and that by this seal he might confirm his doctrine, to strengthen the faith of Joash, and of the Israelites, in this promise of their success against the Syrians; and in the midst of all their calamities to comfort such Israelites as were Elisha's followers, with the hopes of eternal life, whereof this was a manifest pledge, and to awaken the rest of that people to a due care and preparation for it.

13:23 Had compassion - The slowness of God's process against sinners even when they remain impenitent must be construed to the advantage of his mercy, not the impeachment of his justice.