Add parallel Print Page Options

12 “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.”

13 But Hazael asked, “How can a dog like me do such a significant thing?”

Elisha answered, “Yahweh has shown me that you will become king of Aram.” 14 Hazael left Elisha and went to his master Benhadad, who asked him what Elisha had said.

Hazael answered, “He told me that you will get better.”

Read full chapter

Bible Gateway Recommends

The Names of God
The Names of God
Retail: $16.99
Our Price: $12.99
Save: $4.00 (24%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars
Praying the Names of God: A Daily Guide - eBook
Praying the Names of God: A Daily Guide - eBook
Retail: $11.49
Our Price: $2.99
Save: $8.50 (74%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars
Praying the Names of Jesus
Praying the Names of Jesus
Retail: $21.99
Our Price: $15.99
Save: $6.00 (27%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars
Praying the Names of God: A Daily Guide
Praying the Names of God: A Daily Guide
Retail: $19.99
Our Price: $13.99
Save: $6.00 (30%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars