13:1-3
Meanwhile Jehoahaz became king of Israel, he reigned for seventeen years, but sadly “did evil in the eyes of the Lord”. So Israel was kept under the power of Hazael, king of Ara, and then his son Ben- Hadadz, . Geopolitical events can be the result of God’s judgement on man’s sin.
13;4-9
Then came some hope for Jehoahaaz “sought the Lord’s favour”, and the Lord listened to him. God was moved by his repentance and by the suffering of the people. God sent an unnamed deliverer and Israel was free for a time. However, Israel did not turn from her sins, particularly her idolatry. There wasn’t much left of the army. Jehoahaz died and was succeeded by his son Jehoash.
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