2 Kings 13 - Introduction

A.M. 3148. B.C. 856.

The reign of Jehoahaz, who follows the sin of Jeroboam; is oppressed by Hazael, and relieved by prayer, 2 Kings 13:1. Joash his son succeeds him in the kingdom, and in his idolatry, 2 Kings 13:10. Elisha foretels to Joash three victories over the Syrians, and dies; Joash's lamentation, 2 Kings 13:14. A dead man, being cast into Elisha's sepulchre, is restored to life, 2 Kings 13:20; 2 Kings 13:21. Hazael oppresses Israel and dies. Joash beats the Syrians three times, and recovers the cities which had been taken from his father, 2 Kings 13:22.