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
[13:4] 1 tn Heb “appeased the face of the Lord.”
[13:4] 2 tn Heb “and the Lord heard.”
[13:4] 3 tn Heb “for he saw the oppression of Israel, for the king of Syria oppressed them.”
