New International Version But the LORD was gracious to them and had compassion and showed concern for them because of his covenant with Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. To this day he has been unwilling to destroy them or banish them from his presence. New Living Translation But the LORD was gracious and merciful to the people of Israel, and they were not totally destroyed. He pitied them because of his covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. And to this day he still has not completely destroyed them or banished them from his presence. English Standard Version But the LORD was gracious to them and had compassion on them, and he turned toward them, because of his covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and would not destroy them, nor has he cast them from his presence until now. Berean Standard Bible But the LORD was gracious to Israel and had compassion on them, and He turned toward them because of His covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. And to this day, the LORD has been unwilling to destroy them or cast them from His presence. Berean Literal Bible And YHWH was gracious to them and had compassion on them, and he turned to them on account of His covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. And He would not destroy them nor cast them from His presence, even to now. King James Bible And the LORD was gracious unto them, and had compassion on them, and had respect unto them, because of his covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and would not destroy them, neither cast he them from his presence as yet. New King James Version But the LORD was gracious to them, had compassion on them, and regarded them, because of His covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and would not yet destroy them or cast them from His presence. New American Standard Bible But the LORD was gracious to them and had compassion on them and turned to them because of His covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob; and He was unwilling to eliminate them or cast them away from His presence until now. NASB 1995 But the LORD was gracious to them and had compassion on them and turned to them because of His covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and would not destroy them or cast them from His presence until now. NASB 1977 But the LORD was gracious to them and had compassion on them and turned to them because of His covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and would not destroy them or cast them from His presence until now. Legacy Standard Bible But Yahweh was gracious to them and had compassion on them and turned to them because of His covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and would not bring them to ruin or cast them from His presence until now. Amplified Bible But the LORD was gracious to them and had compassion on them and turned toward them for the sake of His covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and He was unwilling to destroy them, and did not cast them from His presence until now. Berean Annotated Bible But the LORD {YHWH} was gracious to Israel and had compassion on them, and He turned toward them because of His covenant with Abraham (father of many), Isaac (he laughs), and Jacob (he grasps the heel). And to this day, the LORD has been unwilling to destroy them or cast them from His presence. Christian Standard Bible but the LORD was gracious to them, had compassion on them, and turned toward them because of his covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. He was not willing to destroy them. Even now he has not banished them from his presence. Holman Christian Standard Bible but the LORD was gracious to them, had compassion on them, and turned toward them because of His covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. He was not willing to destroy them. Even now He has not banished them from His presence. American Standard Version But Jehovah was gracious unto them, and had compassion on them, and had respect unto them, because of his covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and would not destroy them, neither cast he them from his presence as yet. Contemporary English Version But the LORD was kind to the Israelites and showed them mercy because of his solemn agreement with their ancestors Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. In fact, he has never turned his back on them or let them be completely destroyed. English Revised Version But the LORD was gracious unto them, and had compassion on them, and had respect unto them, because of his covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and would not destroy them, neither cast he them from his presence as yet. GOD'S WORD® Translation But the LORD was kind and merciful to the Israelites because of his promise to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. He didn't want to destroy the Israelites, and even now he hasn't turned away from them. Good News Translation but the LORD was kind and merciful to them. He would not let them be destroyed, but helped them because of his covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. He has never forgotten his people. International Standard Version but the LORD showed grace to them, displayed his compassion toward them, and turned to them due to his covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. He would not destroy them or evict them from his presence up until that time. NET Bible But the LORD had mercy on them and felt pity for them. He extended his favor to them because of the promise he had made to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. He has been unwilling to destroy them or remove them from his presence to this very day. New Heart English Bible But the LORD was gracious to them, and had compassion on them, and had respect to them, because of his covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and would not destroy them, neither cast he them from his presence as yet. Webster's Bible Translation And the LORD was gracious to them, and had compassion on them, and had respect to them, because of his covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and would not destroy them, neither did he as yet reject them from his presence. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleBut the LORD was gracious to Israel and had compassion on them, and He turned toward them because of His covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. And to this day, the LORD has been unwilling to destroy them or cast them from His presence. World English Bible But Yahweh was gracious to them, and had compassion on them, and favored them because of his covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and would not destroy them and he didn’t cast them from his presence as yet. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand YHWH favors them, and pities them, and turns to them for the sake of His covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and has not been willing to destroy them, nor to cast them from His presence as yet. Berean Literal Bible And YHWH was gracious to them and had compassion on them, and he turned to them on account of His covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. And He would not destroy them nor cast them from His presence, even to now. Young's Literal Translation and Jehovah doth favour them, and pity them, and turn unto them, for the sake of His covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and hath not been willing to destroy them, nor to cast them from His presence as yet. Smith's Literal Translation And Jehovah will compassionate them, and he will pity them, and he will turn to them on account of his covenant with Abraham, Isaak, and Jacob; and he would not destroy them, and he cast them not from his face even till now. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the Lord had mercy on them, and returned to them because of his covenant, which he had made with Abraham and Isaac and Jacob: and he would not destroy them, nor utterly cast them away, unto this present time. Catholic Public Domain Version But the Lord took pity on them, and he returned to them, because of his covenant, which he had made with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob. And he was not willing to destroy them, nor to cast them out completely, even to the present time. New American Bible But the LORD was gracious with Israel and looked on them with compassion because of his covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. He was unwilling to destroy them or to cast them out from his presence even up to now. New Revised Standard Version But the LORD was gracious to them and had compassion on them; he turned toward them, because of his covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and would not destroy them; nor has he banished them from his presence until now. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the LORD was gracious to them and had compassion on them, and returned to them, because of his covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and would not destroy them, neither did he cast them from his presence as yet. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And LORD JEHOVAH pitied them and had compassion upon them, and he turned toward them because of his covenant that was with Abraham and with Isaaq and with Yaqob, and LORD JEHOVAH did not choose to destroy them and did not cast them out from before him until then. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917But the LORD was gracious unto them, and had compassion on them, and had respect unto them, because of His covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and would not destroy them, neither hath He cast them from His presence until now. Brenton Septuagint Translation And the Lord had mercy and compassion upon them, and had respect to them because of his covenant with Abraam, and Isaac, and Jacob; and the Lord would not destroy them, and did not cast them out from his presence. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Elisha's Final Prophecy…22And Hazael king of Aram oppressed Israel throughout the reign of Jehoahaz. 23But the LORD was gracious to Israel and had compassion on them, and He turned toward them because of His covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. And to this day, the LORD has been unwilling to destroy them or cast them from His presence. 24When Hazael king of Aram died, his son Ben-hadad reigned in his place.… Cross References But the LORD was gracious to Israel Exodus 34:6 Then the LORD passed in front of Moses and called out: “The LORD, the LORD God, is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion and faithfulness, Nehemiah 9:17 They refused to listen and failed to remember the wonders You performed among them. They stiffened their necks and appointed a leader to return them to their bondage in Egypt. But You are a forgiving God, gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in loving devotion, and You did not forsake them. Psalm 145:8 The LORD is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in loving devotion. and had compassion on them, Hosea 11:8 How could I give you up, O Ephraim? How could I surrender you, O Israel? How could I make you like Admah? How could I treat you like Zeboiim? My heart is turned within Me; My compassion is stirred! Psalm 103:13 As a father has compassion on his children, so the LORD has compassion on those who fear Him. Psalm 78:38 And yet He was compassionate; He forgave their iniquity and did not destroy them. He often restrained His anger and did not unleash His full wrath. and He turned toward them 2 Chronicles 30:9 For if you return to the LORD, your brothers and sons will receive mercy in the presence of their captors and will return to this land. For the LORD your God is gracious and merciful; He will not turn His face away from you if you return to Him.” Numbers 6:25-26 may the LORD cause His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; / may the LORD lift up His countenance toward you and give you peace.’ Psalm 67:1 For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments. A Psalm. A song. May God be gracious to us and bless us, and cause His face to shine upon us, Selah because of His covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Exodus 2:24 So God heard their groaning, and He remembered His covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Leviticus 26:42 then I will remember My covenant with Jacob and My covenant with Isaac and My covenant with Abraham, and I will remember the land. Psalm 105:8-10 He remembers His covenant forever, the word He ordained for a thousand generations— / the covenant He made with Abraham, and the oath He swore to Isaac. / He confirmed it to Jacob as a decree, to Israel as an everlasting covenant: And to this day, the LORD has been unwilling to destroy them Deuteronomy 4:31 For the LORD your God is a merciful God; He will not abandon you or destroy you or forget the covenant with your fathers, which He swore to them by oath. Jeremiah 30:11 For I am with you to save you, declares the LORD. Though I will completely destroy all the nations to which I have scattered you, I will not completely destroy you. Yet I will discipline you justly, and will by no means leave you unpunished.” Nehemiah 9:31 But in Your great compassion, You did not put an end to them; nor did You forsake them, for You are a gracious and compassionate God. or cast them from His presence. Ezekiel 39:28 Then they will know that I am the LORD their God, when I regather them to their own land, not leaving any of them behind after their exile among the nations. Treasury of Scripture And the LORD was gracious to them, and had compassion on them, and had respect to them, because of his covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and would not destroy them, neither cast he them from his presence as yet. the Lord 2 Kings 14:27 And the LORD said not that he would blot out the name of Israel from under heaven: but he saved them by the hand of Jeroboam the son of Joash. Exodus 33:19 And he said, I will make all my goodness pass before thee, and I will proclaim the name of the LORD before thee; and will be gracious to whom I will be gracious, and will shew mercy on whom I will shew mercy. Exodus 34:6,7 And the LORD passed by before him, and proclaimed, The LORD, The LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth, … had respect Exodus 2:24,25 And God heard their groaning, and God remembered his covenant with Abraham, with Isaac, and with Jacob… 1 Kings 8:28 Yet have thou respect unto the prayer of thy servant, and to his supplication, O LORD my God, to hearken unto the cry and to the prayer, which thy servant prayeth before thee to day: because of his covenant Genesis 13:16,17 And I will make thy seed as the dust of the earth: so that if a man can number the dust of the earth, then shall thy seed also be numbered… Genesis 17:2-5,7,8 And I will make my covenant between me and thee, and will multiply thee exceedingly… Exodus 3:6,7 Moreover he said, I am the God of thy father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob. And Moses hid his face; for he was afraid to look upon God… neither cast he 2 Kings 17:18 Therefore the LORD was very angry with Israel, and removed them out of his sight: there was none left but the tribe of Judah only. 2 Kings 24:20 For through the anger of the LORD it came to pass in Jerusalem and Judah, until he had cast them out from his presence, that Zedekiah rebelled against the king of Babylon. Psalm 51:11 Cast me not away from thy presence; and take not thy holy spirit from me. presence [heb] face Genesis 6:3 And the LORD said, My spirit shall not always strive with man, for that he also is flesh: yet his days shall be an hundred and twenty years. Jump to Previous Abraham Agreement Banish Caring Cast Compassion Concern Covenant Destroy Destruction Face Favour Gracious Isaac Jacob Kind Pity Presence Reject Respect Sake Showed Turn Turned UnwillingJump to Next Abraham Agreement Banish Caring Cast Compassion Concern Covenant Destroy Destruction Face Favour Gracious Isaac Jacob Kind Pity Presence Reject Respect Sake Showed Turn Turned Unwilling2 Kings 13 1. Jehoahaz's wicked reign3. Jehoahaz, oppressed by Hazael, is relieved by prayer 8. Joash succeeds him 10. His wicked reign 12. Jeroboam succeeds him 14. Elisha dying, prophesies to Joash three victories over the Syrians 20. The Moabites invading the land, Elisha's bones raise a dead man. 22. Joash gets three victories over Ben-hadad But the LORD was gracious to Israel Though Israel had persisted in idolatry and disobedience, the LORD did not deal with them according to what their sins deserved. His mercy rested on His own faithful character and purpose. Exo 34:6 Then the LORD passed in front of Moses and called out:… and had compassion on them, He saw their oppression under the Arameans and responded with pity rather than abandonment. Israel’s deliverance came from God’s mercy, not from national repentance or military strength. Hos 11:8 How could I give you up, O Ephraim? How could I surrender… and He turned toward them The LORD continued to regard Israel with favor and acted to preserve them. Even during a season of judgment, He remained involved in their history and provided relief from their enemies. 2Ch 30:9 For if you return to the LORD, your brothers and sons… because of His covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. God remembered the promises He had made to the patriarchs concerning their descendants, their land, and His enduring relationship with them. Israel’s preservation depended on His covenant faithfulness. Exo 2:24 So God heard their groaning, and He remembered His covenant… And to this day, the LORD has been unwilling to destroy them The kingdom of Israel would later face exile because of continued rebellion, yet God did not erase the people descended from Jacob. His purposes for Israel remained intact. Deu 4:31 For the LORD your God is a merciful God;… or cast them from His presence. Though judgment would bring separation from the land and the loss of national security, the LORD did not permanently reject His covenant people. Ezk 39:28 Then they will know that I am the LORD their God,… Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORD (Yahweh)The covenant-keeping God of Israel, who shows grace and compassion. 2. Israel The Northern Kingdom, often straying from God but still under His covenantal care. 3. Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob The patriarchs with whom God made His covenant, promising numerous descendants and a land. 4. Jehoahaz The king of Israel during this time, whose reign was marked by idolatry and oppression by the Arameans. 5. Arameans The oppressors of Israel during Jehoahaz's reign, used by God as a means of discipline. Teaching Points God's Unfailing Covenant FaithfulnessDespite Israel's repeated disobedience, God remains faithful to His covenant. This underscores the reliability of God's promises and His unchanging nature. The Role of Grace and Compassion God's actions are rooted in grace and compassion, not based on Israel's merit. This teaches us about the nature of divine grace, which is unearned and freely given. The Importance of Intercession The covenant with the patriarchs serves as an intercessory basis for God's mercy. Believers are encouraged to intercede for others, trusting in God's promises. God's Reluctance to Abandon His People God's unwillingness to destroy or cast away Israel highlights His patience and long-suffering. This encourages believers to trust in God's enduring presence even in times of failure. The Call to Repentance and Faithfulness While God is patient, Israel's account is a call to repentance and faithfulness. Believers are reminded to turn from sin and remain faithful to God. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Kings 13:23?2. How does 2 Kings 13:23 demonstrate God's faithfulness to His covenant with Israel? 3. What does God's compassion in 2 Kings 13:23 teach us about His character? 4. How can we apply God's mercy in 2 Kings 13:23 to our lives today? 5. Connect God's promise in 2 Kings 13:23 to His promises in the New Testament. 6. How does 2 Kings 13:23 encourage us to trust in God's enduring mercy? 7. How does 2 Kings 13:23 demonstrate God's faithfulness despite Israel's disobedience? 8. Why does God show compassion in 2 Kings 13:23 for the sake of His covenant? 9. What does 2 Kings 13:23 reveal about God's character and promises? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Kings 13? (23) And the Lord was gracious.--The verse is a remark of the compiler's, as is evident from the style, the reference to the Covenant, and the expression "as yet," or rather, until now--i.e., the day when he was writing, and when the northern kingdom had finally perished. Had respect.--Turned. Verse 23. - And the Lord was gracious unto them, and had compassion on them. Even in his wrath God, thinketh upon mercy." While he was still punishing Israel by the sword of Hazael, he was yet careful not to make a full end, not to allow the affliction to proceed too far. He still preserved the nation, and kept it in being. And had respect unto them - i.e. "considered them - kept them in his mind - did not permit them to slip out of his recollection" - because of his covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. God's covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob was a covenant of mercy. By it he had pledged himself to multiply their seed, to be their God, and the God of their seed after them, and to give to their seed the whole land of Canaan for an everlasting possession (Genesis 17:4-8, etc.). This covenant bound him to extend his protection over the people of Israel so long as they had not utterly and entirely cast off their allegiance (comp. 2 Kings 17:7-18). And would not destroy them. They were "persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed" (2 Corinthians 4:9). The national life might seem to hang by a thread, but the thread had not snapped. Neither east he them from his presence as yet. The writer has it in his mind that ultimately they were cast away, rejected, removed out of God's sight (2 Kings 17:18, 20, 23); but it was not "as yet" - there was still an interval of a century, or a little more, before the blow fell, and the nation of the ten tribes ceased to exist. 2 Kings 13:23 highlights the steadfast kindness of God. Despite Israel’s failures, the Lord’s grace, compassion, covenant fidelity, and unchanging resolve kept the nation from destruction or abandonment. His dealings with Israel display a consistent pattern: judgment may correct, but covenant love preserves. That same faithful character secures all who trust Him today.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew But the LORDיְהוָ֨ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel was gracious to them וַיָּחָן֩ (way·yā·ḥān) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 2603: To bend, stoop in kindness to an inferior, to favor, bestow, to implore and had compassion on them, וַֽיְרַחֲמֵם֙ (way·ra·ḥă·mêm) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine plural Strong's 7355: To fondle, to love, to compassionate and He turned וַיִּ֣פֶן (way·yi·p̄en) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6437: To turn, to face, appear, look toward them אֲלֵיהֶ֔ם (’ă·lê·hem) Preposition | third person masculine plural Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to because of לְמַ֣עַן (lə·ma·‘an) Preposition Strong's 4616: Purpose -- intent His covenant בְּרִית֔וֹ (bə·rî·ṯōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1285: A covenant with אֹתָ֤ם (’ō·ṯām) Preposition | third person masculine plural Strong's 854: Nearness, near, with, by, at, among Abraham, אַבְרָהָ֖ם (’aḇ·rā·hām) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 85: Abraham -- 'exalted father', the father of the Jewish nation Isaac, יִצְחָ֣ק (yiṣ·ḥāq) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3327: Isaac -- 'he laughs', son of Abraham and Sarah and Jacob. וְיַֽעֲקֹ֑ב (wə·ya·‘ă·qōḇ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3290: Jacob -- a son of Isaac, also his desc And to this day, עָֽתָּה׃ (‘āt·tāh) Adverb Strong's 6258: At this time He has been unwilling אָבָה֙ (’ā·ḇāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 14: To breathe after, to be acquiescent to destroy them הַשְׁחִיתָ֔ם (haš·ḥî·ṯām) Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 7843: Perhaps to go to ruin or וְלֹֽא־ (wə·lō-) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no cast them הִשְׁלִיכָ֥ם (hiš·lî·ḵām) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine plural Strong's 7993: To throw out, down, away from מֵֽעַל־ (mê·‘al-) Preposition-m Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against His presence. פָּנָ֖יו (pā·nāw) Noun - common plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 6440: The face Additonal Resources 2 Kings 13:23 Blue Letter Bible2 Kings 13:23 Bible Gateway 2 Kings 13:23 Bible.com 2 Kings 13:23 NIV |
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