2 Kings 13:4

13:4 Jehoahaz asked for the Lord’s mercy 1  and the Lord responded favorably, 2  for he saw that Israel was oppressed by the king of Syria. 3 

2 Kings 13:23

13:23 But the Lord had mercy on them and felt pity for them. 4  He extended his favor to them 5  because of the promise he had made 6  to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. He has been unwilling to destroy them or remove them from his presence to this very day. 7 

1 tn Heb “appeased the face of the Lord.”

2 tn Heb “and the Lord heard.”

3 tn Heb “for he saw the oppression of Israel, for the king of Syria oppressed them.”

4 tn Or “showed them compassion.”

5 tn Heb “he turned to them.”

6 tn Heb “because of his covenant with.”

7 tn Heb “until now.”