2 Kings 13:24 kjv — So Hazael king of Syria died; and Ben–hadad his son reigned in his stead.

King James Version

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

— 2 Kings 13:24, King James Version

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2 Kings 13 — Context

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And it came to pass, as they were burying a man, that, behold, they spied a band of men; and they cast the man into the sepulchre of Elisha: and when the man was let down, and touched the bones of Elisha, he revived, and stood up on his feet.

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But Hazael king of Syria oppressed Israel all the days of Jehoahaz.

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And the Lord was gracious unto them, and had compassion on them, and had respect unto them, because of his covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and would not destroy them, neither cast he them from his presence as yet.

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

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And Jehoash the son of Jehoahaz took again out of the hand of Ben–hadad the son of Hazael the cities, which he had taken out of the hand of Jehoahaz his father by war. Three times did Joash beat him, and recovered the cities of Israel.

2 Kings 13:24 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Kings 13:24 say?
2 Kings 13:24 in the King James Version reads: “So Hazael king of Syria died; and Ben–hadad his son reigned in his stead.”
Where is 2 Kings 13:24 in the Bible?
2 Kings 13:24 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Kings, chapter 13, verse 24.
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 13:24.
What translation should I read 2 Kings 13:24 in?
2 Kings 13:24 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 13:24?
2 Kings 13:24 reads (KJV): “So Hazael king of Syria died; and Ben–hadad his son reigned in his stead.” 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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