But Hazael king of Syria oppressed Israel all the days of Jehoahaz.
But Hazael, the king of Syria, oppressed Israel during the entire reign of King Jehoahaz.
This verse describes how Syria's king Hazael continuously oppressed and dominated Israel throughout King Jehoahaz's entire reign.
📚 Historical Context
During the divided kingdom era in ancient Israel, around the 9th century BC, Jehoahaz ruled the northern kingdom and continued the pattern of idolatry and sin that had plagued his predecessors, leading to military and spiritual weakness. Hazael, who had become king of Syria after a prophecy from the prophet Elisha, capitalized on Israel's vulnerabilities by launching repeated attacks and oppression. This verse fits into the broader biblical narrative of God's judgment on unfaithful kings and nations, as detailed in the Books of Kings.
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