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Elisha replied, “I know the terrible things you will do to the people of Israel. You will burn their fortified cities, kill their young men with the sword, dash their little children to the ground, and rip open their pregnant women!” <a href="/esv/2_kings/8.htm">English Standard Version</a> And Hazael said, “Why does my lord weep?” He answered, “Because I know the evil that you will do to the people of Israel. You will set on fire their fortresses, and you will kill their young men with the sword and dash in pieces their little ones and rip open their pregnant women.” <a href="/bsb/2_kings/8.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> “Why is my lord weeping?” asked Hazael. “Because I know the evil you will do to the Israelites,” Elisha replied. “You will set fire to their fortresses, kill their young men with the sword, dash their little ones to pieces, and rip open their pregnant women.” <a href="/kjv/2_kings/8.htm">King James Bible</a> And 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. <a href="/nkjv/2_kings/8.htm">New King James Version</a> And Hazael said, “Why is my lord weeping?” He answered, “Because I know the evil that you will do to the children of Israel: Their strongholds you will set on fire, and their young men you will kill with the sword; and you will dash their children, and rip open their women with child.” <a href="/nasb_/2_kings/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And Hazael said, “Why is my lord weeping?” And he answered, “Because I know the evil that you will do to the sons of Israel: you will set their fortified cities on fire, you will kill their young men with the sword, their little ones you will smash to pieces, and you will rip up their pregnant women.” <a href="/nasb/2_kings/8.htm">NASB 1995</a> Hazael said, &#8220Why does my lord weep?&#8221 Then he answered, &#8220Because I know the evil that you will do to the sons of Israel: their strongholds you will set on fire, and their young men you will kill with the sword, and their little ones you will dash in pieces, and their women with child you will rip up.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/2_kings/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And Hazael said, “Why does my lord weep?” Then he answered, “Because I know the evil that you will do to the sons of Israel: their strongholds you will set on fire, and their young men you will kill with the sword, and their little ones you will dash in pieces, and their women with child you will rip up.” <a href="/lsb/2_kings/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then Hazael said, “Why does my lord weep?” Then he said, “Because I know the evil that you will do to the sons of Israel: their fortifications you will set on fire, and their young men you will kill with the sword, and their infants you will dash in pieces, and their pregnant women you will rip up.” <a href="/amp/2_kings/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Hazael said, “Why are you weeping, my lord?” He answered, “Because I know the evil that you will do to the sons (descendants) of Israel. You will set their strongholds on fire, kill their young men with the sword, smash their children to pieces, and rip up their pregnant women.” <a href="/csb/2_kings/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> and Hazael asked, “Why is my lord weeping? ” He replied, “Because I know the evil you will do to the people of Israel. You will set their fortresses on fire. You will kill their young men with the sword. You will dash their children to pieces. You will rip open their pregnant women.” <a href="/hcsb/2_kings/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> and Hazael asked, &#8220Why is my lord weeping?&#8221 He replied, &#8220Because I know the evil you will do to the people of Israel. You will set their fortresses on fire. You will kill their young men with the sword. You will dash their little ones to pieces. You will rip open their pregnant women.&#8221 <a href="/asv/2_kings/8.htm">American Standard Version</a> And Hazael said, Why weepeth my lord? And he answered, Because I know the evil that thou wilt do unto the children of Israel: their strongholds wilt thou set on fire, and their young men wilt thou slay with the sword, and wilt dash in pieces their little ones, and rip up their women with child. <a href="/cev/2_kings/8.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> "Sir, why are you crying?" Hazael asked. Elisha answered, "Because I know the terrible things you will do to the people of Israel. You will burn down their walled cities and slaughter their young men. You will even crush the heads of their babies and rip open their pregnant women." <a href="/erv/2_kings/8.htm">English Revised Version</a> And 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 in pieces their little ones, and rip up their women with child. <a href="/gwt/2_kings/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> "Sir, why are you crying?" Hazael asked. Elisha answered, "I know the evil you will do to the Israelites: You will set their fortresses on fire, kill their best young men, smash their little children, and rip open their pregnant women." <a href="/gnt/2_kings/8.htm">Good News Translation</a> "Why are you crying, sir?" Hazael asked. "Because I know the horrible things you will do against the people of Israel," Elisha answered. "You will set their fortresses on fire, slaughter their finest young men, batter their children to death, and rip open their pregnant women." <a href="/isv/2_kings/8.htm">International Standard Version</a> "Why are you crying, sir?" Hazael asked. "Because I know the evil that you're about to bring on the Israelis," he replied. "You'll burn down their fortified cities, execute their young men with swords, dash to pieces their little ones, and you'll tear open their pregnant women!" <a href="/net/2_kings/8.htm">NET Bible</a> Hazael asked, "Why are you crying, my master?" He replied, "Because I know the trouble you will cause the Israelites. You will set fire to their fortresses, kill their young men with the sword, smash their children to bits, and rip open their pregnant women." <a href="/nheb/2_kings/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Hazael said, "Why do you weep, my lord?" He answered, "Because I know the evil that you will do to the children of Israel. You will set their strongholds on fire, and you will kill their young men with the sword, and will dash in pieces their little ones, and rip up their women with child." <a href="/wbt/2_kings/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And Hazael said, Why weepeth my lord? And he answered, Because I know the evil that thou wilt do to 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.<div class="vheading2">Majority Text Translations</div><a href="/msb/2_kings/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> “Why is my lord weeping?” asked Hazael. “Because I know the evil you will do to the Israelites,” Elisha replied. “You will set fire to their fortresses, kill their young men with the sword, dash their little ones to pieces, and rip open their pregnant women.” <a href="/web/2_kings/8.htm">World English Bible</a> Hazael said, “Why do you weep, my lord?” He answered, “Because I know the evil that you will do to the children of Israel. You will set their strongholds on fire, and you will kill their young men with the sword, and will dash their little ones in pieces, and rip up their pregnant women.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_kings/8.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And Hazael says, “Why is my lord weeping?” And he says, “Because I have known the evil that you do to the sons of Israel—you send their fortifications into fire, and you slay their young men with sword, and you dash their sucklings to pieces, and you rip up their pregnant women.” <a href="/ylt/2_kings/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And Hazael saith, 'Wherefore is my lord weeping?' and he saith, 'Because I have known the evil that thou dost to the sons of Israel -- their fenced places thou dost send into fire, and their young men with sword thou dost slay, and their sucklings thou dost dash to pieces, and their pregnant women thou dost rip up.' <a href="/slt/2_kings/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Hamel will say, Wherefore weeps my lord? and he will say, Because I knew that thou wilt do to the sons of Israel evil: their fortifications thou wilt send forth into fire, and their chosen thou wilt kill with the sword, and thou wilt dash in pieces their children, and the pregnant thou wilt cleave asunder.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_kings/8.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And Hazael said to him: Why doth my lord weep? And he said: Because I know the evil that thou wilt do to the children of Israel. Their strong cities then wilt burn with fire, and their young men thou wilt kill with the sword, and thou wilt dash their children, and rip up their pregnant women. <a href="/cpdv/2_kings/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And Hazael said to him, “Why is my lord weeping?” And he said: “Because I know the evil that you will do to the sons of Israel. Their fortified cities you will burn with fire. And their young men you will kill with the sword. And you will destroy their little ones, and tear open the pregnant women.” <a href="/nabre/2_kings/8.htm">New American Bible</a> and Hazael asked, “Why are you weeping, my lord?” Elisha replied, “Because I know the evil that you will inflict upon the Israelites. You will burn their fortresses, you will slay their youth with the sword, you will dash their little children to pieces, you will rip open their pregnant women.” <a href="/nrsvce/2_kings/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Hazael asked, “Why does my lord weep?” He answered, “Because I know the evil that you will do to the people of Israel; you will set their fortresses on fire, you will kill their young men with the sword, dash in pieces their little ones, and rip up their pregnant women.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_kings/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And Hazael said, Why does my lord weep? And Elisha said to him, Because I know the evil that you will do to the children of Israel: their strongholds you will set on fire, their young men you will slay with the sword, and you will dash their children against the ground and rip up their women with child. <a href="/hpbt/2_kings/8.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And Khazail said: “Why does my Lord weep?” And Elisha said to him: “I know the evil that you will do to the children of Israel. Their cities you will burn in fire and their young men you will kill by the sword and their infants you will dash on the ground and their pregnant women you will rip up!”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/2_kings/8.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And Hazael said: 'Why weepeth my lord?' And he answered: 'Because I know the evil that thou wilt do unto the children of Israel: their strongholds wilt thou set on fire, and their young men wilt thou slay with the sword, and wilt dash in pieces their little ones, and rip up their women with child.' <a href="/sep/2_kings/8.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And Azael said, Why does my lord weep? And he said, Because I know all the evil that thou wilt do to the children of Israel: thou wilt utterly destroy their strong holds with fire, and thou wilt slay their choice men with the sword, and thou wilt dash their infants against the ground, and their women with child thou wilt rip up. <a href="/parallel/2_kings/8-12.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/FiLs3w_mMFQ?start=2631" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/2_kings/8.htm">Hazael Murders Ben-hadad</a> …11Elisha fixed his gaze steadily on him until Hazael became uncomfortable. Then the man of God began to weep. 12<a href="/hebrew/4069.htm" title="4069: mad·dū·a‘ (Interrog) -- Why? for what reason?. Or madduaa; from mah and the passive participle of yada'; what known?; i.e. why?.">“Why</a> <a href="/hebrew/113.htm" title="113: ’ă·ḏō·nî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- Lord. Or adon; from an unused root; sovereign, i.e. Controller.">is my lord</a> <a href="/hebrew/1058.htm" title="1058: ḇō·ḵeh (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To weep, bewail. A primitive root; to weep; generally to bemoan.">weeping?”</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">asked</a> <a href="/hebrew/2371.htm" title="2371: ḥă·zā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- God sees, a king of Aram (Syria). Or Chazahoel; from chazah and 'el; God has seen; Chazael, a king of Syria.">Hazael.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">“Because</a> <a href="/hebrew/3045.htm" title="3045: yā·ḏa‘·tî (V-Qal-Perf-1cs) -- A primitive root; to know; used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially.">I know</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’êṯ (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer- (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7451.htm" title="7451: rā·‘āh (Adj-fs) -- Bad, evil. From ra'a'; bad or evil.">the evil</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ta·‘ă·śeh (V-Qal-Imperf-2ms) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">you will do</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: liḇ·nê (Prep-l:: N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.)."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">to the Israelites,”</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">Elisha replied.</a> <a href="/hebrew/7971.htm" title="7971: tə·šal·laḥ (V-Piel-Imperf-2ms) -- To send. A primitive root; to send away, for, or out.">“You will set</a> <a href="/hebrew/784.htm" title="784: bā·’êš (Prep-b, Art:: N-cs) -- A fire. A primitive word; fire.">fire</a> <a href="/hebrew/4013.htm" title="4013: miḇ·ṣə·rê·hem (N-mpc:: 3mp) -- Fortification. Also feminine mibtsarah; from batsar; a fortification, castle, or fortified city; figuratively, a defender.">to their fortresses,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2026.htm" title="2026: ta·hă·rōḡ (V-Qal-Imperf-2ms) -- To kill, slay. A primitive root; to smite with deadly intent.">kill</a> <a href="/hebrew/970.htm" title="970: ū·ḇa·ḥu·rê·hem (Conj-w:: N-mpc:: 3mp) -- A young man. Or bachur; participle passive of bachar; properly, selected, i.e. A youth.">their young men</a> <a href="/hebrew/2719.htm" title="2719: ba·ḥe·reḇ (Prep-b, Art:: N-fs) -- A sword. From charab; drought; also a cutting instrument, as a knife, sword, or other sharp implement.">with the sword,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5768.htm" title="5768: wə·‘ō·lə·lê·hem (Conj-w:: N-mpc:: 3mp) -- A child. Or lolal; from uwl; a suckling.">dash their little ones</a> <a href="/hebrew/7376.htm" title="7376: tə·raṭ·ṭêš (V-Piel-Imperf-2ms) -- To dash in pieces. A primitive root; to dash down.">to pieces,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1234.htm" title="1234: tə·ḇaq·qê·a‘ (V-Piel-Imperf-2ms) -- To cleave, break open or through. A primitive root; to cleave; generally, to rend, break, rip or open.">and rip open</a> <a href="/hebrew/2030.htm" title="2030: wə·hā·rō·ṯê·hem (Conj-w:: Adj-fpc:: 3mp) -- Pregnant. Or hariy; from harah; pregnant.">their pregnant women.”</a> 13“But how could your servant, a mere dog, do such a monstrous thing?” said Hazael. And Elisha answered, “The LORD has shown me that you will be king over Aram.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/hosea/13-16.htm">Hosea 13:16</a> Samaria will bear her guilt because she has rebelled against her God. They will fall by the sword; their little ones will be dashed to pieces, and their pregnant women ripped open. <a href="/amos/1-13.htm">Amos 1:13</a> This is what the LORD says: “For three transgressions of the Ammonites, even four, I will not revoke My judgment, because they ripped open the pregnant women of Gilead in order to enlarge their territory. <a href="/isaiah/13-16.htm">Isaiah 13:16</a> Their infants will be dashed to pieces before their eyes, their houses will be looted, and their wives will be ravished. <a href="/jeremiah/49-1.htm">Jeremiah 49:1</a> Concerning the Ammonites, this is what the LORD says: “Has Israel no sons? Is he without heir? Why then has Milcom taken possession of Gad? Why have his people settled in their cities? <a href="/nahum/3-10.htm">Nahum 3:10</a> Yet she became an exile; she went into captivity. Her infants were dashed to pieces at the head of every street. They cast lots for her dignitaries, and all her nobles were bound in chains. <a href="/psalms/137-9.htm">Psalm 137:9</a> Blessed is he who seizes your infants and dashes them against the rocks. <a href="/isaiah/7-16.htm">Isaiah 7:16</a> For before the boy knows enough to reject evil and choose good, the land of the two kings you dread will be laid waste. <a href="/jeremiah/31-15.htm">Jeremiah 31:15</a> This is what the LORD says: “A voice is heard in Ramah, mourning and great weeping, Rachel weeping for her children and refusing to be comforted, because they are no more.” <a href="/lamentations/2-11.htm">Lamentations 2:11</a> My eyes fail from weeping; I am churning within. My heart is poured out in grief over the destruction of the daughter of my people, because children and infants faint in the streets of the city. <a href="/ezekiel/8-17.htm">Ezekiel 8:17</a> “Son of man,” He said to me, “do you see this? Is it not enough for the house of Judah to commit the abominations they are practicing here, that they must also fill the land with violence and continually provoke Me to anger? Look, they are even putting the branch to their nose! <a href="/matthew/2-16.htm">Matthew 2:16-18</a> When Herod saw that he had been outwitted by the Magi, he was filled with rage. Sending orders, he put to death all the boys in Bethlehem and its vicinity who were two years old and under, according to the time he had learned from the Magi. / Then what was spoken through the prophet Jeremiah was fulfilled: / “A voice is heard in Ramah, weeping and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children and refusing to be comforted, because they are no more.” <a href="/luke/19-41.htm">Luke 19:41-44</a> As Jesus approached Jerusalem and saw the city, He wept over it / and said, “If only you had known on this day what would bring you peace! But now it is hidden from your eyes. / For the days will come upon you when your enemies will barricade you and surround you and hem you in on every side. ... <a href="/revelation/18-8.htm">Revelation 18:8</a> Therefore her plagues will come in one day—death and grief and famine—and she will be consumed by fire, for mighty is the Lord God who judges her.” <a href="/revelation/18-21.htm">Revelation 18:21</a> Then a mighty angel picked up a stone the size of a great millstone and cast it into the sea, saying: “With such violence the great city of Babylon will be cast down, never to be seen again. <a href="/matthew/24-19.htm">Matthew 24:19</a> How miserable those days will be for pregnant and nursing mothers!</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And Hazael said, Why weeps my lord? And he answered, Because I know the evil that you will do to the children of Israel: their strong holds will you set on fire, and their young men will you slay with the sword, and will dash their children, and rip up their women with child.my Lord<a href="/2_kings/4-28.htm">2 Kings 4:28</a> Then she said, Did I desire a son of my lord? did I not say, Do not deceive me?<a href="/1_kings/18-13.htm">1 Kings 18:13</a> Was it not told my lord what I did when Jezebel slew the prophets of the LORD, how I hid an hundred men of the LORD'S prophets by fifty in a cave, and fed them with bread and water?the evil<a href="/2_kings/10-32.htm">2 Kings 10:32,33</a> In those days the LORD began to cut Israel short: and Hazael smote them in all the coasts of Israel; … <a href="/2_kings/12-17.htm">2 Kings 12:17</a> Then Hazael king of Syria went up, and fought against Gath, and took it: and Hazael set his face to go up to Jerusalem.<a href="/2_kings/13-3.htm">2 Kings 13:3,7</a> And the anger of the LORD was kindled against Israel, and he delivered them into the hand of Hazael king of Syria, and into the hand of Benhadad the son of Hazael, all their days… dash<a href="/2_kings/15-16.htm">2 Kings 15:16</a> Then Menahem smote Tiphsah, and all that were therein, and the coasts thereof from Tirzah: because they opened not to him, therefore he smote it; and all the women therein that were with child he ripped up.<a href="/psalms/137-8.htm">Psalm 137:8,9</a> O daughter of Babylon, who art to be destroyed; happy shall he be, that rewardeth thee as thou hast served us… <a href="/isaiah/13-16.htm">Isaiah 13:16,18</a> Their children also shall be dashed to pieces before their eyes; their houses shall be spoiled, and their wives ravished… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_kings/5-14.htm">Child</a> <a href="/2_kings/4-7.htm">Children</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/12-3.htm">Dash</a> <a href="/2_kings/6-33.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/2_kings/6-17.htm">Fire</a> <a href="/2_kings/8-11.htm">Hazael</a> <a href="/2_kings/7-13.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/2_kings/7-4.htm">Kill</a> <a href="/2_kings/5-19.htm">Little</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-36.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/2_kings/6-25.htm">Pieces</a> <a href="/hosea/13-8.htm">Rip</a> <a href="/2_kings/6-14.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-46.htm">Strongholds</a> <a href="/2_kings/6-22.htm">Sword</a> <a href="/2_kings/8-11.htm">Weepeth</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-1.htm">Weeps</a> <a href="/2_kings/4-23.htm">Wilt</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-38.htm">Women</a> <a href="/2_kings/6-17.htm">Young</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_kings/15-16.htm">Child</a> <a href="/2_kings/8-19.htm">Children</a> <a href="/psalms/2-9.htm">Dash</a> <a href="/2_kings/8-18.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/2_kings/10-16.htm">Fire</a> <a href="/2_kings/8-13.htm">Hazael</a> <a href="/2_kings/8-16.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/2_kings/10-25.htm">Kill</a> <a href="/2_kings/10-18.htm">Little</a> <a href="/2_kings/24-15.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/2_kings/11-18.htm">Pieces</a> <a href="/psalms/7-2.htm">Rip</a> <a href="/2_kings/14-5.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/11-11.htm">Strongholds</a> <a href="/2_kings/10-25.htm">Sword</a> <a href="/2_kings/20-3.htm">Weepeth</a> <a href="/job/16-20.htm">Weeps</a> <a href="/2_kings/8-13.htm">Wilt</a> <a href="/2_kings/15-16.htm">Women</a> <a href="/2_kings/9-4.htm">Young</a><div class="vheading2">2 Kings 8</div>1. <a href="/2_kings/8-1.htm">The Shunammite, having left her country seven years, to avoid the famine, </a> 5. <a href="/2_kings/8-5.htm">for Elisha's miracle's sake has her land restored by the king.</a> 7. <a href="/2_kings/8-7.htm">Hazael Murders Ben-Hadad and succeeds him</a> 16. <a href="/2_kings/8-16.htm">Jehoram's wicked reign in Judah</a> 20. <a href="/2_kings/8-20.htm">Edom and Libnah revolt</a> 23. <a href="/2_kings/8-23.htm">Ahaziah succeeds Jehoram</a> 25. <a href="/2_kings/8-25.htm">Ahaziah's wicked reign</a> 28. <a href="/2_kings/8-28.htm">He visits Joram, being wounded, at Jezreel</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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Hazael's question reveals his initial ignorance of the full extent of his future actions and the impact they will have on Israel. This moment occurs during a conversation between Hazael and the prophet Elisha. Hazael, a high-ranking official in the Aramean army, is unaware of the prophecy concerning his rise to power and the subsequent violence he will inflict. This question also highlights the cultural practice of showing respect to prophets, as Hazael refers to Elisha as "my lord."“Because I know the evil you will do to the Israelites,” Elisha replied. Elisha's response indicates his prophetic insight into future events. As a prophet, Elisha is given knowledge by God about the forthcoming suffering of Israel at the hands of Hazael. This statement underscores the role of prophets in the Old Testament as messengers of God's will and foreknowledge. The mention of "evil" reflects the moral and spiritual decline that will accompany Hazael's actions, aligning with the biblical theme of judgment against nations that oppose God's people.“You will set fire to their fortresses, This phrase predicts the destruction of Israel's strongholds, a common military tactic in ancient warfare aimed at weakening a nation's defenses. The burning of fortresses signifies not only physical destruction but also the loss of security and stability for the Israelites. Historically, this aligns with the aggressive expansion of the Aramean kingdom under Hazael's rule, as recorded in other biblical passages and corroborated by archaeological findings of destroyed sites in the region.kill their young men with the sword, The killing of young men represents the decimation of Israel's future generation and military strength. In ancient cultures, young men were often the primary defenders of their communities. This prophecy highlights the brutality of Hazael's campaigns and the severe impact on Israel's population. It also reflects the broader biblical theme of divine judgment through warfare, as seen in other instances where God allows foreign nations to discipline Israel.dash their little ones to pieces, This graphic imagery conveys the extreme violence and inhumanity of Hazael's future actions. The dashing of children is a particularly heinous act, emphasizing the totality of the destruction and the depth of suffering that will be inflicted upon Israel. Such acts were not uncommon in ancient Near Eastern warfare, where total annihilation was sometimes pursued to instill fear and ensure dominance.and rip open their pregnant women.” The mention of pregnant women being ripped open is a shocking depiction of cruelty and serves as a symbol of the utter devastation that will befall Israel. This act not only represents the loss of life but also the destruction of future generations. It underscores the severity of the judgment prophesied by Elisha and serves as a stark warning of the consequences of turning away from God. This prophecy is fulfilled in the subsequent chapters, illustrating the accuracy of Elisha's words and the unfolding of God's sovereign plan.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/e/elisha.htm">Elisha</a> A prophet of God who succeeded Elijah. He is known for his miracles and his role as a spiritual leader in Israel. 2. <a href="/topical/h/hazael.htm">Hazael</a> Initially a servant of the king of Aram, he later becomes king himself. He is the subject of Elisha's prophecy concerning the future suffering he will inflict on Israel. 3. <a href="/topical/i/israelites.htm">Israelites</a> The people of Israel, God's chosen nation, who are often in conflict with surrounding nations, including Aram. 4. <a href="/topical/a/aram.htm">Aram (Syria)</a> A neighboring nation often at odds with Israel. Damascus is its capital, and it plays a significant role in the regional politics of the time. 5. <a href="/topical/p/prophecy_of_destruction.htm">Prophecy of Destruction</a> Elisha's foretelling of the atrocities Hazael will commit against Israel, highlighting the severe consequences of future conflicts.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_weight_of_prophecy.htm">The Weight of Prophecy</a> Prophecy often carries a heavy burden, as it reveals the consequences of sin and disobedience. Elisha's tears reflect the compassion and sorrow of God for His people, even in judgment. <a href="/topical/t/the_reality_of_human_cruelty.htm">The Reality of Human Cruelty</a> The atrocities described are a stark reminder of the depths of human sinfulness. It calls believers to pray for peace and to work against such evils in the world today. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_judgment.htm">God's Sovereignty in Judgment</a> Despite the grim prophecy, it is a reminder that God is sovereign and His purposes will prevail. Believers can trust in God's ultimate justice and righteousness. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_a_prophet.htm">The Role of a Prophet</a> Elisha's role as a prophet is to speak God's truth, regardless of how difficult it may be. This challenges believers to be faithful in sharing God's word, even when it is uncomfortable. <a href="/topical/c/compassion_in_the_face_of_judgment.htm">Compassion in the Face of Judgment</a> Elisha's weeping shows that even when delivering messages of judgment, there should be a heart of compassion and a desire for repentance and restoration.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_kings_8.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Kings 8</a> <a href="/q/how_does_psalm_137_9_align_with_a_loving_god.htm">How can Psalm 137:9 be reconciled with a just and loving God when it seems to celebrate cruelty against children? </a> <a href="/q/records_of_damascus_'threshing'_gilead.htm">(Amos 1:3) Are there historical records confirming any “threshing” of Gilead by Damascus in the manner Amos describes? </a> <a href="/q/why_does_elisha_predict_recovery,_then_death.htm">In 2 Kings 8:7–15, why does Elisha first tell Hazael the king will recover but then predict his death—does this not seem contradictory? </a> <a href="/q/what_do_elijah_and_elisha_teach.htm">What lessons do Elijah and Elisha teach us?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_kings/8.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(12) The evil that thou wilt do unto the children of Israel.--Fulfilled in <a href="/context/2_kings/10-32.htm" title="In those days the LORD began to cut Israel short: and Hazael smote them in all the coasts of Israel;">2Kings 10:32-33</a>; <a href="/context/2_kings/13-3.htm" title="And the anger of the LORD was kindled against Israel, and he delivered them into the hand of Hazael king of Syria, and into the hand of Benhadad the son of Hazael, all their days.">2Kings 13:3-4</a>. The cruelties enumerated here were the ordinary concomitants of warfare in that age. (Comp. <a href="/context/amos/1-3.htm" title="Thus said the LORD; For three transgressions of Damascus, and for four, I will not turn away the punishment thereof; because they have threshed Gilead with threshing instruments of iron:">Amos 1:3-4</a>; <a href="/amos/1-13.htm" title="Thus said the LORD; For three transgressions of the children of Ammon, and for four, I will not turn away the punishment thereof; because they have ripped up the women with child of Gilead, that they might enlarge their border:">Amos 1:13</a>; <a href="/hosea/10-14.htm" title="Therefore shall a tumult arise among your people, and all your fortresses shall be spoiled, as Shalman spoiled Betharbel in the day of battle: the mother was dashed in pieces on her children.">Hosea 10:14</a>; <a href="/hosea/13-16.htm" title="Samaria shall become desolate; for she has rebelled against her God: they shall fall by the sword: their infants shall be dashed in pieces, and their women with child shall be ripped up.">Hosea 13:16</a>; <a href="/2_kings/15-16.htm" title="Then Menahem smote Tiphsah, and all that were therein, and the coasts thereof from Tirzah: because they opened not to him, therefore he smote it; and all the women therein that were with child he ripped up.">2Kings 15:16</a>.) . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_kings/8.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 12. - And Hazael said, Why weepeth my lord? While inwardly contemplating an act of audacious wickedness in defiance of the prophet's implied rebuke, Hazael preserves towards him outwardly an attitude of extreme deference and respect. "My lord" was the phrase with which slaves addressed their masters, and subjects their monarchs (see <a href="/2_kings/5-3.htm">2 Kings 5:3</a>; <a href="/2_kings/6-12.htm">2 Kings 6:12</a>, etc.). And he answered, Because I know the evil that thou wilt do unto the children of Israel: their strongholds 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. The prophet does not intend to tax Hazael with any special cruelty, he only means to say, "Thou wilt wage long and bloody wars with Israel, in which will occur all those customary horrors that make war so terrible - the burning of cities, the slaughter of the flower of the youth, the violent death of children, and even the massacre of women in a state of pregnancy. These horrors belonged, more or less, to all Oriental wars, and are touched on in <a href="/psalms/137-9.htm">Psalm 137:9</a>; <a href="/2_kings/15-16.htm">2 Kings 15:16</a>; <a href="/isaiah/13-16.htm">Isaiah 13:16, 18</a>; <a href="/hosea/10-14.htm">Hosea 10:14</a>; <a href="/nahum/3-10.htm">Nahum 3:10</a>; <a href="/amos/1-13.htm">Amos 1:13</a>, etc. The wars of Hazael with the Israelites are mentioned in <a href="/2_kings/10-32.htm">2 Kings 10:32, 33</a>; <a href="/2_kings/13-3.htm">2 Kings 13:3-7</a>; and <a href="/amos/1-3.htm">Amos 1:3, 4</a>. <a href="/commentaries/2_kings/8-12.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>“Why מַדּ֖וּעַ (mad·dū·a‘) Interrogative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4069.htm">Strong's 4069: </a> Why? for what reason? is my lord אֲדֹנִ֣י (’ă·ḏō·nî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_113.htm">Strong's 113: </a> Sovereign, controller weeping?” בֹכֶ֑ה (ḇō·ḵeh) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1058.htm">Strong's 1058: </a> To weep, to bemoan asked וַיֹּ֣אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say Hazael. חֲזָאֵ֔ל (ḥă·zā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2371.htm">Strong's 2371: </a> Hazael -- 'God sees', a king of Aram (Syria) “Because כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction I know יָדַ֡עְתִּי (yā·ḏa‘·tî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3045.htm">Strong's 3045: </a> To know the evil רָעָ֗ה (rā·‘āh) Adjective - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7451.htm">Strong's 7451: </a> Bad, evil you will do תַּעֲשֶׂה֩ (ta·‘ă·śeh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> To do, make to the Israelites,” יִשְׂרָאֵ֜ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc [Elisha] replied. וַיֹּ֡אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say “You will set תְּשַׁלַּ֤ח (tə·šal·laḥ) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7971.htm">Strong's 7971: </a> To send away, for, out fire בָּאֵשׁ֙ (bā·’êš) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_784.htm">Strong's 784: </a> A fire to their fortresses, מִבְצְרֵיהֶ֞ם (miḇ·ṣə·rê·hem) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4013.htm">Strong's 4013: </a> A fortification, castle, fortified city, a defender kill תַּהֲרֹ֔ג (ta·hă·rōḡ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2026.htm">Strong's 2026: </a> To smite with deadly intent their young men וּבַחֻֽרֵיהֶם֙ (ū·ḇa·ḥu·rê·hem) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_970.htm">Strong's 970: </a> Selected, a youth with the sword, בַּחֶ֣רֶב (ba·ḥe·reḇ) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2719.htm">Strong's 2719: </a> Drought, a cutting instrument, as a, knife, sword dash their little ones וְעֹלְלֵיהֶ֣ם (wə·‘ō·lə·lê·hem) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5768.htm">Strong's 5768: </a> A suckling to pieces, תְּרַטֵּ֔שׁ (tə·raṭ·ṭêš) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7376.htm">Strong's 7376: </a> To dash in pieces and rip open תְּבַקֵּֽעַ׃ (tə·ḇaq·qê·a‘) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1234.htm">Strong's 1234: </a> To cleave, to rend, break, rip, open their pregnant women.” וְהָרֹתֵיהֶ֖ם (wə·hā·rō·ṯê·hem) Conjunctive waw | Adjective - feminine plural construct | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2030.htm">Strong's 2030: </a> Pregnant <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_kings/8-12.htm">2 Kings 8:12 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_kings/8-12.htm">2 Kings 8:12 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_kings/8-12.htm">2 Kings 8:12 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_kings/8-12.htm">2 Kings 8:12 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_kings/8-12.htm">2 Kings 8:12 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_kings/8-12.htm">2 Kings 8:12 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_kings/8-12.htm">2 Kings 8:12 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_kings/8-12.htm">2 Kings 8:12 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_kings/8-12.htm">2 Kings 8:12 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_kings/8-12.htm">2 Kings 8:12 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_kings/8-12.htm">OT History: 2 Kings 8:12 Hazael said Why weeps my lord? 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