And as the king of Israel was passing by upon the wall, there cried a woman unto him, saying, Help, my lord, O king.
As the king of Israel was walking along the city wall, a woman called out to him, crying, 'Help me, my lord, O king!'
A desperate woman is crying out to the king for help during what appears to be a time of great crisis.
📚 Historical Context
During the reign of King Joram of Israel, the nation was enduring a brutal siege by the Aramean army, which caused a devastating famine in the city of Samaria. People were starving and resorting to extreme measures, as the blockade cut off food supplies and led to widespread desperation. This verse depicts a moment when a woman, in her anguish, appeals directly to the king as he patrols the city wall, highlighting the social breakdown and the king's role as a potential source of aid.
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