2 Kings 8:11 web — He settled his gaze steadfastly [on him], until he was ashamed. Then the man of God wept.

World English Bible

"He settled his gaze steadfastly [on him], until he was ashamed. Then the man of God wept."

— 2 Kings 8:11, World English Bible

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2 Kings 8 — Context

8

The king said to Hazael, "Take a present in your hand, and go, meet the man of God, and inquire of Yahweh by him, saying, 'Will I recover from this sickness?'"

9

So Hazael went to meet him, and took a present with him, even of every good thing of Damascus, forty camels' burden, and came and stood before him, and said, "Your son Benhadad king of Syria has sent me to you, saying, 'Will I recover from this sickness?'"

10

Elisha said to him, "Go, tell him, 'You shall surely recover;' however Yahweh has shown me that he shall surely die."

11

He settled his gaze steadfastly [on him], until he was ashamed. Then the man of God wept.

12

Hazael said, "Why do you weep, my lord?" He answered, "Because I know the evil that you will do to the children of Israel. You will set their strongholds on fire, and you will kill their young men with the sword, and will dash in pieces their little ones, and rip up their women with child."

13

Hazael said, "But what is your servant, who is but a dog, that he should do this great thing?" Elisha answered, "Yahweh has shown me that you will be king over Syria."

14

Then he departed from Elisha, and came to his master, who said to him, "What did Elisha say to you?" He answered, "He told me that 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 World English Bible reads: “He settled his gaze steadfastly [on him], until he was ashamed. Then the man of God wept.”
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 (WEB): “He settled his gaze steadfastly [on him], until he was ashamed. Then the man of God wept.” 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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