³² In those days the Lord began to reduce^(A) the size of Israel. Hazael^(B) overpowered the Israelites throughout their territory

³ So the Lord’s anger^(A) burned against Israel, and for a long time he kept them under the power^(B) of Hazael king of Aram and Ben-Hadad^(C) his son.

⁴ Then Jehoahaz sought^(A) the Lord’s favor, and the Lord listened to him, for he saw^(B) how severely the king of Aram was oppressing^(C) Israel.

²² Hazael king of Aram oppressed^(A) Israel throughout the reign of Jehoahaz.