During all the days that Jehoahaz ruled, Hazael king of Aram caused trouble to Israel.
{Hazael will kill many bad people.} Jehu will kill anyone that escapes from Hazael’s sword. And Elisha will kill anyone that escapes from Jehu’s sword.
At that time, the Lord began to cut parts from Israel. Hazael king of Aram defeated the Israelites on every border of Israel.
Hazael said, “Sir, why are you crying?”
Hazael said, I am not a powerful man! [99] I can’t do these great things!”