2 Kings 8:11 net — Elisha just stared at him until Hazael became uncomfortable. Then the prophet started crying.

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"Elisha just stared at him until Hazael became uncomfortable. Then the prophet started crying."

— 2 Kings 8:11, NET Bible

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2 Kings 8 — Context

8

So the king told Hazael,“Take a gift and go visit the prophet. Request from him an oracle from the LORD. Ask him,‘Will I recover from this sickness?’”

9

So Hazael went to visit Elisha. He took along a gift, as well as forty camel loads of all the fine things of Damascus. When he arrived, he stood before him and said,“Your son, King Ben Hadad of Syria, has sent me to you with this question,‘Will I recover from this sickness?’”

10

Elisha said to him,“Go and tell him,‘You will surely recover,’ but the LORD has revealed to me that he will surely die.”

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Elisha just stared at him until Hazael became uncomfortable. Then the prophet started crying.

12

Hazael asked,“Why are you crying, my master?” He replied,“Because I know the trouble you will cause the Israelites. You will set fire to their fortresses, kill their young men with the sword, smash their children to bits, and rip open their pregnant women.”

13

Hazael said,“How could your servant, who is as insignificant as a dog, accomplish this great military victory?” Elisha answered,“The LORD has revealed to me that you will be the king of Syria.”

14

He left Elisha and went to his master. Ben Hadad asked him,“What did Elisha tell you?” Hazael replied,“He told me you would surely recover.”

2 Kings 8:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Kings 8:11 say?
2 Kings 8:11 in the NET Bible reads: “Elisha just stared at him until Hazael became uncomfortable. Then the prophet started crying.”
Where is 2 Kings 8:11 in the Bible?
2 Kings 8:11 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Kings, chapter 8, verse 11.
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 8:11.
What translation should I read 2 Kings 8:11 in?
2 Kings 8:11 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 8:11?
2 Kings 8:11 reads (NET): “Elisha just stared at him until Hazael became uncomfortable. Then the prophet started crying.” 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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