5. Jehoash’s evil reign in Israel 13:10-25Again two kings with the same name ruled over the Northern and Southern Kingdoms at the same time, though they ruled contemporaneously for only about two years (798-796 B.C.). Jehoash of Israel’s dates are 798-782 B.C., and Jehoash of Judah’s are 835-796 B.C. read more
Jehoash of Israel’s victories 13:22-25The basis of God’s continuing mercy to Israel was not her goodness but God’s in remaining faithful to the Abrahamic Covenant (2 Kings 13:23; cf. 1 Kings 8:44-50; Genesis 13:14-17). As Elisha had predicted, Jehoash defeated the Arameans three times (2 Kings 13:25; cf. 2 Kings 13:18-19), but he did not destroy them completely (cf. 2 Kings 13:19).Why did the writer place the record of the resuscitation (2 Kings 13:20-21) within the story of the Aramean army’s... read more
Reigns of Jehoahaz and Joash of Israel. The last Prediction of Elisha3. All their days] RV ’continually,’ i.e. throughout the reign of Jehoahaz. 5 A saviour] either Jehoash (2 Kings 13:25) or Jeroboam II (2 Kings 14:25-27) is meant. In their tents] i.e. in their homes, the phrase being a survival from earlier times when the Israelites were a body of nomads roaming the desert. 6. The grove] RV ’the Asherah’: see on 1 Kings 14:15. If Jehu had altogether abolished the worship of Baal (2 Kings... read more
(25) The cities, which he had taken—i.e., which Hazael had taken. The cities referred to must have been cities on the west of Jordan (comp, 2 Kings 13:3; 2 Kings 13:7), for the trans-Jordan had been subdued by Hazael in the time of Jehu (2 Kings 10:32, seq.). Jeroboam II, the son of Joash, restored the ancient boundaries of Israel (2 Kings 14:25).By war.—Or, in the war.Beat him.—Rather, smite him (2 Kings 13:19). read more
Age and Youth 2 Kings 13:14-19 This is the last hour in a prophet's life. The brave, simple-hearted Elisha, now past eighty years, has lain down to die. He had been not prophet merely, but patriot; and the nation's grief was the more bitter that at this juncture he could ill be spared. Repeatedly in the past he had stepped between Israel and the vengeance of her foes; even now, as he lay waiting for the end, his parting thoughts were given to his country. They must have been sad enough. Israel... read more
5. Jehoahaz and Jehoash of Israel, Elisha’s Death CHAPTER 13 1. The reign of Jehoahaz and his death (2 Kings 13:1-9 ) 2. Jehoash King of Israel (2 Kings 13:10-13 ) 3. Elisha and Joash (2 Kings 13:14-19 ) 4. The death of Elisha (2 Kings 13:20-21 ) 5. Hazael and his death (2 Kings 13:22-25 ) Jehoahaz, the son of Jehu, reigned after the death of his father (2 Kings 10:35 ) and here we learn that he also followed in the abominable worship which Jeroboam had instituted in Bethel and in... read more
JEHOAHAZ REIGNS IN ISRAEL (vv.10-13) Jehoash reigned in Judah 40 years (ch.12:1), and in his 23 rd year Jehoahaz took the throne of Israel (v.1). He reigned 17 years, so it would appear both these kings died about the same time, but verse 10 seems inconsistent with this, whatever may be the explanation. Jehoahaz followed the sins of Jereboam the son of Nebat, as his father Jehu had done (v.2). None of the kings who reigned in Israel (the twelve tribes) were godly men, but all followed the... read more
A CENTURY OF ISRAEL AND JUDAH JOASH OF JUDAH (2 Kings 11-12) The chief events of this reign are the rescue of the infant king from the murderous grandmother (2 Kings 11:1-3 ); the coup d’etat of the high priest by which he was raised to the throne (2 Kings 11:4-16 ); the reforms of the high priest as regent of the kingdom (2 Kings 11:17-21 ); the repairing of the temple by the king (2 Kings 12:1-16 ); the surrender to the Syrians (2 Kings 12:17-18 ); and the king’s assassination (2 Kings... read more
2 Kings 13:0 1. In the three and twentieth year of Joash the son of Ahaziah king of Judah Jehoahaz the son of Jehu began to reign over Israel in Samaria, and reigned seventeen years. 2. And he did that which was evil in the sight of the Lord, and followed [walked after] the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, which made Israel to sin; he departed not therefrom. 3. ¶ And the anger of the Lord was kindled against Israel, and he delivered them into the hand of Hazael [comp. chap. 2 Kings 10:32 , ... read more
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E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Kings 13:25
by war = in the war. Three times. According to 2 Kings 13:18 . read more