2 Kings 8 (KJV)
Read 2 Kings chapter 8 in the King James Version of the Holy Bible.
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2 Kings 8 Summary
2 Kings 8 contains the Shunammite woman's return after seven years of famine, Elisha's emotional prophecy about Hazael's future cruelty to Israel, and the reigns of Jehoram and Ahaziah in Judah — both of whom married into Ahab's family and followed his wickedness.
Elisha wept when he foresaw the atrocities Hazael would commit against Israel. This rare glimpse of a prophet's emotional burden reveals the cost of knowing the future — and God's own grief over coming judgment.
Key Themes
Prophetic GriefMarriage Alliances and CompromiseGod's Sovereignty Over NationsReaping What You Sow
Key Verses in 2 Kings 8
"And the man of God wept. And Hazael said, Why weepeth my lord? And he answered, Because I know the evil that thou wilt do unto the children of Israel."
— 2 Kings 8:11-12
Elisha's tears reveal the emotional cost of prophetic knowledge and God's compassion even when judgment is deserved.
Life Application
The alliances you form shape your destiny. Judah's marriage alliances with Ahab's house imported idolatry and corruption. Choose your closest relationships with spiritual wisdom.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Elisha weep over Hazael?
He foresaw the horrific violence Hazael would inflict on Israel — killing young men, dashing children, and ripping open pregnant women — and grieved for the coming suffering.
How did Ahab's influence reach Judah?
Through marriage alliances — Jehoshaphat married his son to Ahab's daughter Athaliah, importing Baal worship into the southern kingdom with devastating consequences.
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