2. He did that which was evil in the Lord’s sight, and followed the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, with which he made Israel to sin. He didn’t depart from it.
3. the Lord’s anger burnt against Israel, and he delivered them into the hand of Hazael king of Syria, and into the hand of Benhadad the son of Hazael, continually.
4. Jehoahaz begged the Lord, and the Lord listened to him; for he saw the oppression of Israel, how the king of Syria oppressed them.