Thematic Bible
2 Kings 8:1 (show verse)
Elisha told the woman who lived in Shunem, whose son he brought back to life: Jehovah is sending a famine on the land. It will last for seven years. Leave with your family and go live somewhere else.
Elisha » Prophecies of » Foretells » Seven years of famine in the land of canaan
Elisha » Causes the king to restore the property of the hospitable shunammite woman
Famine » Often long continued
Famine » Instances of, in scripture » Of seven years foretold by elisha
Judge » Kings and other rulers as
Judgments » Preservation during--exemplified » Shunammite
Kindness » Instances of » Elisha to the woman whose son he restored to life
King » Acts as judge
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Land » Rights in, alienated
Property » In real estate » Dwellings » By absence
Seven » Years » A famine lasted in canaan for
Elisha » Causes the king to restore the property of the hospitable shunammite woman
Famine » Often long continued
Famine » Instances of, in scripture » Of seven years foretold by elisha
Judge » Kings and other rulers as
Judgments » Preservation during--exemplified » Shunammite
Kindness » Instances of » Elisha to the woman whose son he restored to life
King » Acts as judge
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Land » Rights in, alienated
Property » In real estate » Dwellings » By absence
Seven » Years » A famine lasted in canaan for
2 Kings 8:2 (show verse)
She followed his instructions and left with her family to live in Philistia for the seven years.
Elisha » Prophecies of » Foretells » Seven years of famine in the land of canaan
Elisha » Causes the king to restore the property of the hospitable shunammite woman
Famine » Often long continued
Judge » Kings and other rulers as
Judgments » Preservation during--exemplified » Shunammite
King » Acts as judge
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Land » Rights in, alienated
Property » In real estate » Dwellings » By absence
Ramoth-gilead » Also called ramah
Elisha » Causes the king to restore the property of the hospitable shunammite woman
Famine » Often long continued
Judge » Kings and other rulers as
Judgments » Preservation during--exemplified » Shunammite
King » Acts as judge
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Land » Rights in, alienated
Property » In real estate » Dwellings » By absence
Ramoth-gilead » Also called ramah
2 Kings 8:3 (show verse)
When the seven years ended she returned to Israel. She went to the king to ask that her house and her land be restored to her.
Elisha » Prophecies of » Foretells » Seven years of famine in the land of canaan
Elisha » Causes the king to restore the property of the hospitable shunammite woman
Judge » Kings and other rulers as
King » Acts as judge
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Land » Rights in, alienated
Petition » Jehoram
Property » In real estate » Dwellings » By absence
Elisha » Causes the king to restore the property of the hospitable shunammite woman
Judge » Kings and other rulers as
King » Acts as judge
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Land » Rights in, alienated
Petition » Jehoram
Property » In real estate » Dwellings » By absence
2 Kings 8:4 (show verse)
The king was talking with Gehazi, Elisha's servant, when she found him. The king wanted to know about Elisha's miracles.
Elisha » Causes the king to restore the property of the hospitable shunammite woman
Gehazi » Mentions to king jehoram the miracles of elisha, his master
Joram » Also called jehoram » Inquires for the particulars concerning elisha's miracles
Judge » Kings and other rulers as
King » Acts as judge
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Land » Rights in, alienated
Property » In real estate » Dwellings » By absence
Gehazi » Mentions to king jehoram the miracles of elisha, his master
Joram » Also called jehoram » Inquires for the particulars concerning elisha's miracles
Judge » Kings and other rulers as
King » Acts as judge
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Land » Rights in, alienated
Property » In real estate » Dwellings » By absence
2 Kings 8:5 (show verse)
Gehazi was telling the king how Elisha had brought a dead person back to life. The woman made her appeal to the king. Gehazi said to him: Your Majesty, here is the woman and here is her son whom Elisha brought back to life!
Elisha » Causes the king to restore the property of the hospitable shunammite woman
Gehazi » Mentions to king jehoram the miracles of elisha, his master
Joram » Also called jehoram » Inquires for the particulars concerning elisha's miracles
Judge » Kings and other rulers as
King » Acts as judge
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Land » Rights in, alienated
Property » In real estate » Dwellings » By absence
Gehazi » Mentions to king jehoram the miracles of elisha, his master
Joram » Also called jehoram » Inquires for the particulars concerning elisha's miracles
Judge » Kings and other rulers as
King » Acts as judge
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Land » Rights in, alienated
Property » In real estate » Dwellings » By absence
2 Kings 8:6 (show verse)
She responded to the king's question by confirming Gehazi's story. The king called an official and told him to give back to her everything that was hers. This included the value of all the crops that her fields produced during the seven years she was away.
Elisha » Causes the king to restore the property of the hospitable shunammite woman
Judge » Kings and other rulers as
King » Acts as judge
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Land » Rights in, alienated
Petition » Jehoram
Property » In real estate » Dwellings » By absence
Restitution » Examples of
Judge » Kings and other rulers as
King » Acts as judge
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Land » Rights in, alienated
Petition » Jehoram
Property » In real estate » Dwellings » By absence
Restitution » Examples of
2 Kings 8:7 (show verse)
Elisha went to Damascus when King Benhadad of Syria was sick. The king was told that Elisha was there.
benhadad » King of syria
Elisha » Prophecies of » Foretells » The death of ben-hadad, king of syria
Falsehood » Instances of » Hazael, servant of the king of syria, lied to the king in misstating the prophet elisha's message with regard to the king's recovery
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Syria » Death of the king of, and the cruelty of his successor foretold by elisha
Elisha » Prophecies of » Foretells » The death of ben-hadad, king of syria
Falsehood » Instances of » Hazael, servant of the king of syria, lied to the king in misstating the prophet elisha's message with regard to the king's recovery
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Syria » Death of the king of, and the cruelty of his successor foretold by elisha
2 Kings 8:8 (show verse)
He said to Hazael, one of his officials: Take a gift to the prophet and ask him to consult Jehovah to find out whether or not I am going to get well.
benhadad » King of syria
Elisha » Prophecies of » Foretells » The death of ben-hadad, king of syria
Enquiring of God » Inquiring through the prophets, concerning perplexing questions » Sickness
Falsehood » Instances of » Hazael, servant of the king of syria, lied to the king in misstating the prophet elisha's message with regard to the king's recovery
Hazael » Conspires against, murders, and succeeds to the throne of ben-hadad
Inquiring of God » Inquiring through the prophets, concerning perplexing questions » Sickness
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Presents » Were given » On occasions of visits
Prophets » Benefits of » Presents
Elisha » Prophecies of » Foretells » The death of ben-hadad, king of syria
Enquiring of God » Inquiring through the prophets, concerning perplexing questions » Sickness
Falsehood » Instances of » Hazael, servant of the king of syria, lied to the king in misstating the prophet elisha's message with regard to the king's recovery
Hazael » Conspires against, murders, and succeeds to the throne of ben-hadad
Inquiring of God » Inquiring through the prophets, concerning perplexing questions » Sickness
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Presents » Were given » On occasions of visits
Prophets » Benefits of » Presents
2 Kings 8:9 (show verse)
Hazael loaded forty camels with all kinds of the finest products of Damascus and went to Elisha. Hazael said: Your servant, King Benhadad sent me to ask if he will recover from his sickness.
benhadad » King of syria
Camel » Uses of » For carrying burdens
Camels » Used for » Carrying burdens
Elisha » Prophecies of » Foretells » The death of ben-hadad, king of syria
Falsehood » Instances of » Hazael, servant of the king of syria, lied to the king in misstating the prophet elisha's message with regard to the king's recovery
Hazael » Conspires against, murders, and succeeds to the throne of ben-hadad
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Presents » Often conveyed on camels, &c
Prophets » Benefits of » Presents
Camel » Uses of » For carrying burdens
Camels » Used for » Carrying burdens
Elisha » Prophecies of » Foretells » The death of ben-hadad, king of syria
Falsehood » Instances of » Hazael, servant of the king of syria, lied to the king in misstating the prophet elisha's message with regard to the king's recovery
Hazael » Conspires against, murders, and succeeds to the throne of ben-hadad
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Presents » Often conveyed on camels, &c
Prophets » Benefits of » Presents
2 Kings 8:10 (show verse)
Elisha answered: Jehovah has revealed to me that he will die. However go to him and tell him that he will recover.
benhadad » King of syria
death » Eternal » Foretold
Elisha » Prophecies of » Foretells » The death of ben-hadad, king of syria
Falsehood » Instances of » Hazael, servant of the king of syria, lied to the king in misstating the prophet elisha's message with regard to the king's recovery
Hazael » Conspires against, murders, and succeeds to the throne of ben-hadad
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
death » Eternal » Foretold
Elisha » Prophecies of » Foretells » The death of ben-hadad, king of syria
Falsehood » Instances of » Hazael, servant of the king of syria, lied to the king in misstating the prophet elisha's message with regard to the king's recovery
Hazael » Conspires against, murders, and succeeds to the throne of ben-hadad
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
2 Kings 8:11 (show verse)
Elisha stared at him in horror until Hazael became ill at ease. Suddenly Elisha burst into tears.
benhadad » King of syria
Elisha » Prophecies of » Foretells » Elevation of hazael to the throne
Falsehood » Instances of » Hazael, servant of the king of syria, lied to the king in misstating the prophet elisha's message with regard to the king's recovery
Hazael » Conspires against, murders, and succeeds to the throne of ben-hadad
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Elisha, of hazael
Elisha » Prophecies of » Foretells » Elevation of hazael to the throne
Falsehood » Instances of » Hazael, servant of the king of syria, lied to the king in misstating the prophet elisha's message with regard to the king's recovery
Hazael » Conspires against, murders, and succeeds to the throne of ben-hadad
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Elisha, of hazael
2 Kings 8:12 (show verse)
Why are you crying? Hazael asked. Because I know the horrible things you will do against the people of Israel, Elisha answered. You will burn their fortresses, slaughter their finest young men, batter their children to death, and rip open their pregnant women.
benhadad » King of syria
Captive » Cruelty to » Putting to death
Captive » Cruelty to » Ripping women with child
Elisha » Prophecies of » Foretells » Elevation of hazael to the throne
Falsehood » Instances of » Hazael, servant of the king of syria, lied to the king in misstating the prophet elisha's message with regard to the king's recovery
Hazael » Conspires against, murders, and succeeds to the throne of ben-hadad
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Murder » Exemplified » Hazael
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Elisha, of hazael
Rulers' » Wicked » Instances of » Hazael, committing pillage (plundering)
Woman » Often treated with great cruelty in war
Captive » Cruelty to » Putting to death
Captive » Cruelty to » Ripping women with child
Elisha » Prophecies of » Foretells » Elevation of hazael to the throne
Falsehood » Instances of » Hazael, servant of the king of syria, lied to the king in misstating the prophet elisha's message with regard to the king's recovery
Hazael » Conspires against, murders, and succeeds to the throne of ben-hadad
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Murder » Exemplified » Hazael
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Elisha, of hazael
Rulers' » Wicked » Instances of » Hazael, committing pillage (plundering)
Woman » Often treated with great cruelty in war
2 Kings 8:13 (show verse)
How could I ever be that powerful? Hazael asked. I am nobody, only a dog. Elisha replied: Jehovah has revealed to me that you will be king of Syria.
benhadad » King of syria
Dog » Epithet of contempt
Elisha » Prophecies of » Foretells » Elevation of hazael to the throne
Falsehood » Instances of » Hazael, servant of the king of syria, lied to the king in misstating the prophet elisha's message with regard to the king's recovery
Hazael » Conspires against, murders, and succeeds to the throne of ben-hadad
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Elisha, of hazael
Dog » Epithet of contempt
Elisha » Prophecies of » Foretells » Elevation of hazael to the throne
Falsehood » Instances of » Hazael, servant of the king of syria, lied to the king in misstating the prophet elisha's message with regard to the king's recovery
Hazael » Conspires against, murders, and succeeds to the throne of ben-hadad
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Elisha, of hazael
2 Kings 8:14 (show verse)
Hazael returned to Benhadad, who asked him: What did Elisha say? He told me that you will certainly get well, Hazael answered.
benhadad » King of syria
Elisha » Prophecies of » Foretells » Elevation of hazael to the throne
Falsehood » Instances of » Hazael, servant of the king of syria, lied to the king in misstating the prophet elisha's message with regard to the king's recovery
Hazael » Conspires against, murders, and succeeds to the throne of ben-hadad
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Elisha » Prophecies of » Foretells » Elevation of hazael to the throne
Falsehood » Instances of » Hazael, servant of the king of syria, lied to the king in misstating the prophet elisha's message with regard to the king's recovery
Hazael » Conspires against, murders, and succeeds to the throne of ben-hadad
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
2 Kings 8:15 (show verse)
The following day Hazael took a blanket, soaked it in water, and smothered the king. Hazael succeeded Benhadad as king of Syria.
benhadad » King of syria
Elisha » Prophecies of » Foretells » Elevation of hazael to the throne
Falsehood » Instances of » Hazael, servant of the king of syria, lied to the king in misstating the prophet elisha's message with regard to the king's recovery
Hazael » Conspires against, murders, and succeeds to the throne of ben-hadad
Homicide » Instances of felonious » Hazael
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Murder » Exemplified » Hazael
Syria » Death of the king of, and the cruelty of his successor foretold by elisha
Elisha » Prophecies of » Foretells » Elevation of hazael to the throne
Falsehood » Instances of » Hazael, servant of the king of syria, lied to the king in misstating the prophet elisha's message with regard to the king's recovery
Hazael » Conspires against, murders, and succeeds to the throne of ben-hadad
Homicide » Instances of felonious » Hazael
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Murder » Exemplified » Hazael
Syria » Death of the king of, and the cruelty of his successor foretold by elisha
2 Kings 8:16 (show verse)
Jehoram son of Jehoshaphat became king of Judah. It was the fifth year of the reign of Joram son of Ahab as king of Israel.
2 Kings 8:17 (show verse)
He was thirty-two years old. He ruled in Jerusalem for eight years.
2 Kings 8:18 (show verse)
His wife was Ahab's daughter. Like the family of Ahab he followed the evil ways of the kings of Israel. He sinned against Jehovah.
Athaliah » Wife of jehoram, king of judah
Israel » Jehoram » Reigns
Jehoram » King of judah » Marries athaliah, whose wicked counsels influence his reign for evil
Kings » Who reigned over judah » Jehoram, or joram
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Rulers' » Wicked » Instances of » Jehoram, walking in the ways of the kings of israel
Israel » Jehoram » Reigns
Jehoram » King of judah » Marries athaliah, whose wicked counsels influence his reign for evil
Kings » Who reigned over judah » Jehoram, or joram
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Rulers' » Wicked » Instances of » Jehoram, walking in the ways of the kings of israel
2 Kings 8:19 (show verse)
Jehovah was not willing to destroy Judah. He promised his servant David that his descendants would always continue to rule.
2 Kings 8:20 (show verse)
Edom revolted against Judah and became an independent kingdom.
2 Kings 8:21 (show verse)
Jehoram and his chariots went to Zair. The Edomite army surrounded them. He and his chariot commanders managed to break out and escape. His soldiers scattered to their homes.
Chariot » Commanded by captains
Chariots » Used in war by the » Jews
Edomites » Revolt in the days of joram
Edomites, the » Revolted from joram, king of judah
Israel » Jehoram » Reigns
Israel » Revolts » Edom
Jehoram » King of judah » Edom revolts from
Kings » Who reigned over judah » Jehoram, or joram
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Zair » A city » Edom
Chariots » Used in war by the » Jews
Edomites » Revolt in the days of joram
Edomites, the » Revolted from joram, king of judah
Israel » Jehoram » Reigns
Israel » Revolts » Edom
Jehoram » King of judah » Edom revolts from
Kings » Who reigned over judah » Jehoram, or joram
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Zair » A city » Edom
2 Kings 8:22 (show verse)
Edom has been independent of Judah ever since. The city of Libnah also revolted at that time.
2 Kings 8:23 (show verse)
Everything Jehoram did is recorded in The History of the Kings of Judah.
2 Kings 8:24 (show verse)
Jehoram died and was buried in the royal tombs in David's City. His son Ahaziah succeeded him as king.
2 Kings 8:25 (show verse)
Ahaziah son of Jehoram became king of Judah. This was in the twelfth year of the reign of Joram son of Ahab as king of Israel.
Ahaziah » King of judah, also called azariah, or jehoahaz, son of jehoram
Ahaziah » King of judah. Called azariah and jehoahaz » History of
Azariah » Or ahaziah
Israel » Ahaziah » Succeeds » Jehoram
Israel » Kings of judah » 6 ahaziah (a)
Kings » Who reigned over judah » Ahaziah
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Kings of israel » Kings of judah » 6 ahaziah (a)
Ahaziah » King of judah. Called azariah and jehoahaz » History of
Azariah » Or ahaziah
Israel » Ahaziah » Succeeds » Jehoram
Israel » Kings of judah » 6 ahaziah (a)
Kings » Who reigned over judah » Ahaziah
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Kings of israel » Kings of judah » 6 ahaziah (a)
2 Kings 8:26 (show verse)
He was twenty-two years old. He ruled in Jerusalem for one year. His mother was Athaliah, the daughter of King Ahab and granddaughter of King Omri of Israel.
Ahaziah » King of judah. Called azariah and jehoahaz » History of
Athaliah » Wife of jehoram, king of judah
Israel » Ahaziah » Succeeds » Jehoram
Israel » Kings of judah » 7 athaliah (queen)
Kings » Who reigned over judah » Ahaziah
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Kings of israel » Kings of judah » 7 athaliah (queen)
Queens » Athaliah
Women » Queens » Athaliah
Women » Rulers' » Athaliah
Athaliah » Wife of jehoram, king of judah
Israel » Ahaziah » Succeeds » Jehoram
Israel » Kings of judah » 7 athaliah (queen)
Kings » Who reigned over judah » Ahaziah
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Kings of israel » Kings of judah » 7 athaliah (queen)
Queens » Athaliah
Women » Queens » Athaliah
Women » Rulers' » Athaliah
2 Kings 8:27 (show verse)
Ahaziah was related to King Ahab by marriage. He sinned against Jehovah as Ahab's family did.
2 Kings 8:28 (show verse)
King Ahaziah joined King Joram of Israel in a war against King Hazael of Syria. The armies clashed at Ramoth in Gilead. Joram was wounded in battle.
Ahaziah » King of judah. Called azariah and jehoahaz » History of
Friendship » Instances of » Joram and ahaziah
Hazael » Conquests by
Israel » Ahaziah » Succeeds » Jehoram
Joram » Also called jehoram » Has war with the king of syria
Kings » Who reigned over judah » Ahaziah
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Ramoth-gilead » Recovered by joram; joram wounded there
Syria » King of israel » Joram » Recover
Friendship » Instances of » Joram and ahaziah
Hazael » Conquests by
Israel » Ahaziah » Succeeds » Jehoram
Joram » Also called jehoram » Has war with the king of syria
Kings » Who reigned over judah » Ahaziah
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Ramoth-gilead » Recovered by joram; joram wounded there
Syria » King of israel » Joram » Recover
2 Kings 8:29 (show verse)
He returned to the city of Jezreel to recover from his wounds. Ahaziah went there to visit him.
Ahaziah » King of judah. Called azariah and jehoahaz » History of
Friendship » Instances of » Joram and ahaziah
Hazael » Conquests by
Israel » Ahaziah » Succeeds » Jehoram
Jezreel » A city » A city of the tribe of issachar » Joram's residence in
Joram » Also called jehoram » Has war with the king of syria
Kings » Who reigned over judah » Ahaziah
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Ramoth-gilead » Recovered by joram; joram wounded there
Social duties » In relation to food in relation to speech » Visitation of sick
Social life » Social duties to regard all men as brothers » Visitation of the sick
Visitation » Of the sick
Friendship » Instances of » Joram and ahaziah
Hazael » Conquests by
Israel » Ahaziah » Succeeds » Jehoram
Jezreel » A city » A city of the tribe of issachar » Joram's residence in
Joram » Also called jehoram » Has war with the king of syria
Kings » Who reigned over judah » Ahaziah
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Ramoth-gilead » Recovered by joram; joram wounded there
Social duties » In relation to food in relation to speech » Visitation of sick
Social life » Social duties to regard all men as brothers » Visitation of the sick
Visitation » Of the sick