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Jehoahaz begged Yahweh, and Yahweh listened to him; for he saw the oppression of Israel, how that the king of Syria oppressed them.

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God's Compassionate Heart

Commentators unanimously highlight that God's primary motivation for answering the prayer was His deep compassion for the suffering of His people. Spurgeon likens it to a father hearing his child's cry. Even when Israel was being disciplined for sin, God saw their oppression and was moved by mercy, demonstrating His tender heart for the afflicted.

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2 Kings

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 2 Kings 13:4

19th Century

Bishop

Besought. — Literally, stroked the face of; a metaphor that occurs in Exodus 32:11 and 1 Kings 13:6.

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Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On 2 Kings 13:4

19th Century

Preacher

And Jehoahaz besought the LORD, and the LORD hearkened unto him

Bad as he was, he knew the hand that struck him, and he implored Je…

John Gill

John Gill

On 2 Kings 13:4

17th Century

Pastor

And Jehoahaz sought the Lord, and the Lord listened to
him
He did not apply in his di…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 2 Kings 13:1–9

17th Century

Minister

It was the ancient honor of Israel that they were a praying people. Jehoahaz, their king, in his distress, sought the Lord; he sought help, but not…