2 Kings 13:3

Authorized King James Version

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 Ben-hadad the son of Hazael, all their days.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַיִּֽחַר

H2734

was kindled

to glow or grow warm; figuratively (usually) to blaze up, of anger, zeal, jealousy

אַ֥ף

H639

And the anger

properly, the nose or nostril; hence, the face, and occasionally a person; also (from the rapid breathing in passion) ire

יְהוָ֖ה

H3068

of the LORD

(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

בְּיִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל

H3478

against Israel

he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity

וַֽיִּתְּנֵ֞ם

H5414

and he delivered

to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)

וּבְיַ֛ד

H3027

and into the hand

a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v

חֲזָאֵ֖ל

H2371

of Hazael

chazael, a king of syria

מֶֽלֶךְ

H4428

king

a king

אֲרָ֗ם

H758

of Syria

aram or syria, and its inhabitants; also the name of the son of shem, a grandson of nahor, and of an israelite

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וּבְיַ֛ד

H3027

and into the hand

a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v

#11

בֶּן

#12

הֲדַ֥ד

H1130

of Benhadad

ben-hadad, the name of several syrian kings, possibly a royal title

#13

בֶּן

H1121

the son

a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or

#14

חֲזָאֵ֖ל

H2371

of Hazael

chazael, a king of syria

#15

כָּל

H3605

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

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הַיָּמִֽים׃

H3117

all their days

a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso

Analysis

Within the broader context of 2 Kings, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. The theological weight of divine sovereignty connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine sovereignty, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by building upon previous themes while advancing the overall message of 2 Kings.

Historical Context

The literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of salvation within the theological tradition of 2 Kings Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes divine sovereignty in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

How does the salvation theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?
In what ways does understanding divine sovereignty in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
How does this passage contribute to our understanding of from physical deliverance in the Old Testament to spiritual redemption in the New, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?

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