2 Kings 13:5 net — The LORD provided a deliverer for Israel and they were freed from Syria’s power. The Israelites once more lived in secu…

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"The LORD provided a deliverer for Israel and they were freed from Syria’s power. The Israelites once more lived in security."

— 2 Kings 13:5, NET Bible

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2 Kings 13 — Context

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He did evil in the sight of the LORD. He continued in the sinful ways of Jeroboam son of Nebat who had encouraged Israel to sin; he did not repudiate those sins.

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The LORD was furious with Israel and handed them over to King Hazael of Syria and to Hazael’s son Ben Hadad for many years.

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Jehoahaz asked for the LORD’s mercy and the LORD responded favorably, for he saw that Israel was oppressed by the king of Syria.

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The LORD provided a deliverer for Israel and they were freed from Syria’s power. The Israelites once more lived in security.

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But they did not repudiate the sinful ways of the family of Jeroboam, who encouraged Israel to sin; they continued in those sins. There was even an Asherah pole standing in Samaria.

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Jehoahaz had no army left except for fifty horsemen, ten chariots, and 10,000 foot soldiers. The king of Syria had destroyed his troops and trampled on them like dust.

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The rest of the events of Jehoahaz’s reign, including all his accomplishments and successes, are recorded in the scroll called the Annals of the Kings of Israel.

2 Kings 13:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Kings 13:5 say?
2 Kings 13:5 in the NET Bible reads: “The LORD provided a deliverer for Israel and they were freed from Syria’s power. The Israelites once more lived in security.”
Where is 2 Kings 13:5 in the Bible?
2 Kings 13:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Kings, chapter 13, verse 5.
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 13:5.
What translation should I read 2 Kings 13:5 in?
2 Kings 13:5 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 13:5?
2 Kings 13:5 reads (NET): “The LORD provided a deliverer for Israel and they were freed from Syria’s power. The Israelites once more lived in security.” 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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