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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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19th Century
Anglican
Besought. — Literally, stroked the face of; a metaphor that occurs in Exodus 32:11 and 1 Kings 13:6.
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Baptist
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…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And Jehoahaz sought the Lord, and the Lord listened to him He did not apply in his di…
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Presbyterian
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…
