列王記Ⅱ 13:22-25, 列王記Ⅱ 13:3 JCB

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 13:22-25

Joash's victories. We have in the closing verses a record of the fulfillment of the promise given through Elisha. Notice— I. THE GROUND OF THESE VICTORIES . While God had respect to the prayer of Jehoahaz, there was a deeper ground for his interposition to save Israel. He was gracious to them, and had compassion on them, and had respect to them, we are told, because of his covenant with Abraham and Isaac and Jacob. More specifically, we have as grounds: 1. Love to the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 13:23

And the Lord was gracious unto them, and had compassion on them. Even in his wrath God, thinketh upon mercy." While he was still punishing Israel by the sword of Hazael, he was yet careful not to make a full end, not to allow the affliction to proceed too far. He still preserved the nation, and kept it in being. And had respect unto them — i.e. "considered them—kept them in his mind—did not permit them to slip out of his recollection"— because of his covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 13:24

So Hazael King of Syria died ; rather, and Hazael … died . His death is a new fact, not involved in anything that has been previously stated. It appears by 2 Kings 13:22 that he outlived Jehoahaz. And Benhadad his son reigned in his stead. Hazael, the usurper, gave his eldest son the name of the monarch whom he had murdered. It was an old royal name in Syria ( 1 Kings 15:18 ), having been borne by at least two of Hazael's predecessors. The meaning which has been assigned to it... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 13:25

And Jehoash the son of Jehoahaz took again out of the hand of Benhadad the son of Hazael the cities, which he had taken out of the hand of Jehoahaz his father by war. The capture of these cities by Ben-hadad had not been previously mentioned. It appears by the present passage, compared with 2 Kings 13:22 , that, during the lifetime of his father, Benhadad had led expeditions into the land of Israel, acting as his father's representative and general, and had made himself master of several... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Kings 13:23

The writer regards the captivity of Israel as God’s “casting them out of His sight” (see 2 Kings 17:18, 2 Kings 17:20); and notes that this extreme punishment, though deserved, was by God’s mercy not allowed to fall on them as yet. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Kings 13:24

So Hazael ... died - literally, “And Hazael died,” a fact not mentioned before. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Kings 13:25

The cities which ... - Probably cities west of the Jordan, since the tract east of that river was conquered, mainly if not wholly, in the reign of Jehu 2 Kings 10:33. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Kings 13:23

2 Kings 13:23. The Lord had compassion, and would not destroy them as yet The several expressions, of nearly the same import, used in this verse, call upon us to admire the triumphs of divine goodness in the deliverance of such a provoking people. He foresaw they would destroy themselves at last; but, as yet, he would reprieve them, and give them space to repent. The slowness of God’s processes against sinners must be construed to the advancement of his mercy, not the impeachment of his... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Kings 13:25

2 Kings 13:25. And Jehoash took again the cities, &c. This was a great kindness to the cities themselves, which were hereby rescued from the yoke of oppression, and to the whole kingdom, which was much strengthened by the reduction of those cities. Three times did Joash beat him Just as oft as he had struck the ground with the arrows, and then a full stop was put to the course of his victories. Many have repented, when it was too late, of their unbelief, distrust, and the straitness... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Kings 13:1-25

13:1-17:41 HISTORY TO THE FALL OF ISRAELAfter the anti-Baal revolution (13:1-14:22)Jehu’s son Jehoahaz followed the sins of earlier Israelite kings, and so did his people. The Syrian attacks foreseen by Elisha were so severe that, had God not mercifully intervened, the whole population would have been left homeless and the entire army destroyed (13:1-9).The next king, Jehoash, learnt from Elisha that he would win three battles against Syria. He would have won more, had he not lacked faith in... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 13:22-25

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 13:23

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 13:24

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 13:25

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Kings 13:23

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Kings 13:24

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Kings 13:25

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Kings 13:23

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Kings 13:25

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Kings 13:1-25

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