2 Kings 8:9 · KJV

"So 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?"

King James Version

Passage Context

⁷And Elisha came to Damascus; and Ben-hadad the king of Syria was sick; and it was told him, saying, The man of God is come hither.

⁸And the king said unto Hazael, Take a present in thine hand, and go, meet the man of God, and enquire of the LORD by him, saying, Shall I recover of this disease?

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.

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Reflection Questions

How do you navigate political or relational dynamics?

What does it mean to seek help from others?

When have you had to confront difficult truths?

Life Application

politics

Be aware of the political dynamics in your life and how they influence your decisions. Seek wisdom in navigating these relationships.

relationships

Consider how you can approach others with humility and honesty, especially when seeking help or guidance.

People in This Verse

HazaelOT

A servant of King Ben-hadad who later became king of Syria. His actions were pivotal in the history of Israel and its conflicts with Aram.

First appearance: 1 Kings 19:15

Places in This Verse

Damascus(Damascus, Syria today)

The capital of Syria, Damascus was an important city in ancient times, known for its wealth and strategic significance in the region.

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