And he returned to be healed in Jezreel because of the wounds which were given him at Ramah, when he fought with Hazael king of Syria. And Azariah the son of Jehoram king of Judah went down to see Jehoram the son of Ahab at Jezreel, because he was sick.
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.
This verse describes how King Joram of Israel was wounded in battle and went to recover, while his ally King Ahaziah of Judah came to visit him during his illness.
📚 Historical Context
During the 9th century BC, the kingdoms of Judah and Israel were separate and often entangled in wars with neighboring nations like Syria. Ahaziah, king of Judah, had allied with Jehoram, king of Israel, but was wounded in battle against Hazael, the king of Syria, at Ramah, prompting him to seek recovery in Jezreel. This event reflects the political instability and alliances of the time, as kings relied on each other for support amid regional conflicts.
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