When Hazael king of Aram died, his son Ben-hadad reigned in his place.
Parallel translations
- WEB Hazael king of Syria died; and Benhadad his son reigned in his place.
- KJV So Hazael king of Syria died; and Benhadad his son reigned in his stead.
- NKJV Now Hazael king of Syria died. Then Ben-Hadad his son reigned in his place.
- NASB When Hazael king of Aram died, his son Ben-hadad became king in his place.
- NLT King Hazael of Aram died, and his son Ben-hadad became the next king.
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Hazael king of Syria dies, and his son Ben-hadad reigns in his place.
Overview
The death of the powerful oppressor Hazael marks a turning point that opens the way for Israel's recovery under God's mercy promised in verse 23. Earthly tyrants, however formidable, are mortal and subject to God's timing. The change in Syria's throne becomes the occasion for the deliverance God had pledged through Elisha.
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