2 Kings 12:17

Then Hazael king of Syria went up, and fought against Gath, and took it: and Hazael set his face to go up to Jerusalem.

King James Version

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Other Translations for 2 Kings 12:17

BSB

At that time Hazael king of Aram marched up and fought against Gath and captured it. Then he decided to attack Jerusalem.

AKJV

Then Hazael king of Syria went up, and fought against Gath, and took it: and Hazael set his face to go up to Jerusalem.

CPDV

Then Hazael, the king of Syria, ascended and fought against Gath, and he captured it. And he directed his face, so that he might ascend against Jerusalem.

ERV

Then Hazael king of Syria went up, and fought against Gath, and took it: and Hazael set his face to go up to Jerusalem.

NHEB

Then Hazael king of Aram went up, and fought against Gath, and took it; and Hazael set his face to go up to Jerusalem.

SMT

Then Hazael king of Aram will go up and war against Gath, and he will take it: and Hazael will set his face to go up to Jerusalem.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Kings 12:17

ThenHazaelH2371Proper Name Masculine kingH4428Noun MasculineofSyriaH758wentupH5927VerbandfoughtH3898VerbagainstGathH1661Proper Name LocationandtookH3920VerbitandHazaelH2371Proper Name Masculine setH7760VerbhisfaceH6440Noun MasculinetogoupH5927VerbtoJerusalemH3389

Commentary for 2 Kings 12:17

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Overview of 2 Kings 12:17

Summary

Syrian king captures city and threatens Jerusalem

Place

Gath

Event

Military campaign begins

Estimated Time Period

c. 835 BC