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22 Now King Hazael of Syria oppressed Israel throughout Jehoahaz’s reign.[a] 23 But the Lord had mercy on them and felt pity for them.[b] He extended his favor to them[c] because of the promise he had made[d] to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. He has been unwilling to destroy them or remove them from his presence to this very day.[e] 24 When King Hazael of Syria died, his son Ben Hadad replaced him as king.

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  1. 2 Kings 13:22 tn Heb “all the days of Jehoahaz.”
  2. 2 Kings 13:23 tn Or “showed them compassion.”
  3. 2 Kings 13:23 tn Heb “he turned to them.”
  4. 2 Kings 13:23 tn Heb “because of his covenant with.”
  5. 2 Kings 13:23 tn Heb “until now.”