KJV ORIGINAL
And Hazael said, But what, is thy servant a dog, that he should do this great thing? And Elisha answered, The LORD hath shewed me that thou shalt be king over Syria.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Hazael replied, 'But how could I, your servant, do such a terrible thing? Am I like a dog?' Elisha answered, 'The LORD has shown me that you will become king of Syria.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Hazael is shocked at the prediction of his future cruelty, but Elisha confirms that God has revealed Hazael will become Syria's king.
📚 Historical Context
This conversation occurs when Elisha prophesied to Hazael about the brutal acts he would commit as Syria's future king, including violence against Israel. Hazael was initially a servant of Ben-hadad, the current Syrian king, but would soon assassinate his master and take the throne. The prophecy came true, and Hazael became one of Israel's most formidable enemies.
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