And the anger of the LORD was kindled against Israel, and he delivered them into the hand of Hazael king of Syria, and into the hand of Benhadad the son of Hazael, all their days.
The LORD became angry with Israel, so he let Hazael king of Syria and his son Benhadad defeat them and rule over them for many years.
God allowed Israel's enemies to conquer them because of his anger over their disobedience and unfaithfulness.
📚 Historical Context
In the historical context of the divided kingdom of Israel, the northern kingdom had repeatedly turned away from God by worshiping idols, which directly provoked His anger and led to divine judgment. As a result, God allowed Hazael, the king of Syria, to defeat and oppress Israel as a form of punishment for their unfaithfulness. This oppression extended to Hazael's son, Benhadad, and continued throughout their reigns, highlighting the ongoing consequences of Israel's disobedience as recorded in the Books of Kings.
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