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2 Kings 8:11 · KJV

"And he settled his countenance stedfastly, until he was ashamed: and the man of God wept."

King James Version

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Passage Context

9So Hazael went to meet him, and took a present with him, even of every good thing of Damascus, forty camels' burden, and came and stood before him, and said, Thy son Ben-hadad king of Syria hath sent me to thee, saying, Shall I recover of this disease?
10And Elisha said unto him, Go, say unto him, Thou mayest certainly recover: howbeit the LORD hath shewed me that he shall surely die.
11And he settled his countenance stedfastly, until he was ashamed: and the man of God wept.
12And Hazael said, Why weepeth my lord? And he answered, Because I know the evil that thou wilt do unto the children of Israel: their strong holds wilt thou set on fire, and their young men wilt thou slay with the sword, and wilt dash their children, and rip up their women with child.
13And 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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Reflection Questions

1

How do you respond when faced with deep emotional pain?

2

What does it mean for you to show compassion to others?

3

When have you felt ashamed in a situation where someone else was hurting?

Life Application

empathy

Practice being present with those who are hurting, offering a listening ear or a shoulder to cry on.

vulnerability

Allow yourself to express your emotions honestly, whether in prayer or conversation.

People in This Verse

ElishaOT

The successor to Elijah, known for performing miracles and continuing Elijah's prophetic ministry.

First appearance: 1 Kings 19:16

Connection to Jesus

character of jesus

This verse reflects the deep compassion Jesus showed for others, as He wept over Jerusalem.

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