2 Kings 8:29 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And king Joram went back to be healed in Jezreel of the wounds which the Syrians had given him at Ramah, when he fought against Hazael king of Syria. And Ahaziah the son of Jehoram king of Judah went down to see Joram the son of Ahab in Jezreel, because he was sick.

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King Joram returned to Jezreel to recover from the wounds the Syrians had given him at Ramah, when he fought against Hazael king of Syria. And Ahaziah, the son of Jehoram king of Judah, went down to visit Joram, the son of Ahab, in Jezreel because he was wounded.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse describes King Joram retreating to heal from battle wounds while his ally King Ahaziah comes to visit him during his recovery.

📚 Historical Context

This takes place during the ongoing conflict between Israel and Syria (Aram) over control of Ramoth-gilead, a strategic city. Joram of Israel and Ahaziah of Judah were allies, likely related through marriage alliances between their royal families. Jezreel was a royal residence where kings would retreat for safety and healing.

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2 Chronicles 22:6

King Joram returned to Jezreel to recover from the wounds he received at Ramoth when he fought against King Hazael of Syria. And Ahaziah, the son of King Jehoram of Judah, went down to visit Joram, the son of Ahab, at Jezreel because he was injured.

2 Kings 9:15

But King Joram had gone back to Jezreel to recover from the wounds the Syrians had given him when he fought against Hazael, king of Syria. Then Jehu said, 'If this is what you all want, then don't let anyone leave the city or escape to go tell what's happening here in Jezreel.'

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