KJV ORIGINAL
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.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
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.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God allowed Israel's enemies to conquer them because of his anger over their disobedience and unfaithfulness.
📚 Historical Context
This verse describes the consequences of Israel's continued worship of idols and rejection of God during the reign of King Jehoahaz (around 814-798 BC). Syria (Aram) was a powerful neighboring kingdom that frequently fought with Israel, and God used these conflicts as judgment for Israel's spiritual unfaithfulness. Hazael and his son Benhadad were Syrian kings who oppressed Israel for an extended period.
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