23 but the Lord was gracious to them, had compassion on them,(A) and turned toward them because of his covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.(B) He was not willing to destroy them. Even now he has not banished them from his presence.(C)

24 King Hazael of Aram died, and his son Ben-hadad(D) became king in his place. 25 Then Jehoash son of Jehoahaz took back from Ben-hadad son of Hazael the cities that Hazael had taken in war from Jehoash’s father Jehoahaz. Jehoash defeated Ben-hadad three times and recovered the cities of Israel.(E)

Read full chapter

Bible Gateway Recommends

CSB Invitation New Testament, Case of 108
CSB Invitation New Testament, Case of 108
Retail: $106.92
Our Price: $78.99
Save: $27.93 (26%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars
CSB Explorer Bible for Kids--soft leather-look, brown mountains
CSB Explorer Bible for Kids--soft leather-look, brown mountains
Retail: $44.99
Our Price: $22.50
Save: $22.49 (50%)
CSB Grace Bible--soft leather-look, brown
CSB Grace Bible--soft leather-look, brown
Retail: $44.99
Our Price: $33.49
Save: $11.50 (26%)
CSB Experiencing God Bible--hardcover, jacketed
CSB Experiencing God Bible--hardcover, jacketed
Retail: $49.99
Our Price: $25.14
Save: $24.85 (50%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars
CSB Apologetics Study Bible for Students, Softcover
CSB Apologetics Study Bible for Students, Softcover
Retail: $27.99
Our Price: $14.15
Save: $13.84 (49%)
4.5 of 5.0 stars