2Ki 13:4 | NET2full | STEP | Jehoahaz asked for the Lord ’s mercy , and the Lord responded favorably , for he saw that Israel was oppressed by the king of Syria .

‏ 2 Kings 13:4

4 Jehoahaz asked for the Lord’s mercy, ^{▼▼tn Heb “appeased the face of the Lord.”} and the Lord responded favorably, ^{▼▼tn Heb “and the Lord listened to him.”} for he saw that Israel was oppressed by the king of Syria. ^{▼▼tn Heb “for he saw the oppression of Israel, for the king of Syria oppressed them.”}