13:4 Jehoahaz asked for the Lord’s mercy 1 and the Lord responded favorably, 2 for he saw that Israel was oppressed by the king of Syria. 3
13:22 Now King Hazael of Syria oppressed Israel throughout Jehoahaz’s reign. 4 13:23 But the Lord had mercy on them and felt pity for them. 5 He extended his favor to them 6 because of the promise he had made 7 to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. He has been unwilling to destroy them or remove them from his presence to this very day. 8
1 tn Heb “appeased the face of the
2 tn Heb “and the
3 tn Heb “for he saw the oppression of Israel, for the king of Syria oppressed them.”
4 tn Heb “all the days of Jehoahaz.”
5 tn Or “showed them compassion.”
6 tn Heb “he turned to them.”
7 tn Heb “because of his covenant with.”
8 tn Heb “until now.”