⁷ The Lord said, “I have indeed seen^(A) the misery^(B) of my people in Egypt. I have heard them crying out because of their slave drivers, and I am concerned^(C) about their suffering.^(D)

⁴ Then Jehoahaz sought^(A) the Lord’s favor, and the Lord listened to him, for he saw^(B) how severely the king of Aram was oppressing^(C) Israel.