2 Kings 13:22 cpdv — Now Hazael, the king of Syria, afflicted Israel during all the days of Jehoahaz.

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"Now Hazael, the king of Syria, afflicted Israel during all the days of Jehoahaz. "

— 2 Kings 13:22, Catholic Public Domain Version

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2 Kings 13 — Context

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the man of God became angry against him. And he said: “If you had struck five or six or seven times, you would have struck down Syria, even until it was consumed. But now you will strike it three times.”

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Then Elisha died, and they buried him. And the robbers from Moab came into the land in the same year.

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But certain ones who were burying a man saw the robbers, and they cast the dead body into the sepulcher of Elisha. But when it had touched the bones of Elisha, the man revived, and he stood upon his feet.

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Now Hazael, the king of Syria, afflicted Israel during all the days of Jehoahaz.

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But the Lord took pity on them, and he returned to them, because of his covenant, which he had made with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob. And he was not willing to destroy them, nor to cast them out completely, even to the present time.

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Then Hazael, the king of Syria, died. And Benhadad, his son, reigned in his place.

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Now Joash, the son of Jehoahaz, by a just war, took the cities from the hand of Benhadad, the son of Hazael, which he had taken from the hand of Jehoahaz, his father. Joash struck him three times, and he restored the cities to Israel.

2 Kings 13:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Kings 13:22 say?
2 Kings 13:22 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Now Hazael, the king of Syria, afflicted Israel during all the days of Jehoahaz. ”
Where is 2 Kings 13:22 in the Bible?
2 Kings 13:22 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Kings, chapter 13, verse 22.
Who wrote 2 Kings?
2 Kings is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Jeremiah). It was written c. 561–538 BC.
What is the book of 2 Kings about?
2 Kings carries the divided kingdom from Elijah and Elisha through the fall of both Israel and Judah. Despite the prophets' warnings, both kingdoms decline through idolatry — the north into Assyrian captivity, the south into Babylonian exile — fulfilling the covenant curses.
What are the major themes of 2 Kings?
2 Kings explores themes including Judgment, Exile, Prophets, Covenant Curses, Remnant. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Kings 13:22.
What translation should I read 2 Kings 13:22 in?
2 Kings 13:22 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Kings 13:22?
2 Kings 13:22 reads (CPDV): “Now Hazael, the king of Syria, afflicted Israel during all the days of Jehoahaz. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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