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2 Kings 13:23

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What does 2 Kings 13:23 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “But Jehovah was gracious unto them, and had compassion on them, and had respect unto them, because of his covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and would not destroy them, neither cast he them from his presence as yet.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

But Jehovah was gracious unto them, and had compassion on them, and had respect unto them, because of his covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and would not destroy them, neither cast he them from his presence as yet.
2 Kings 13:23 — American Standard Version

Context — 2 Kings 13

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
20And Elisha died, and they buried him. Now the bands of the Moabites invaded the land at the coming in of the year.
21And it came to pass, as they were burying a man, that, behold, they spied a band; and they cast the man into the sepulchre of Elisha: and as soon as the man touched the bones of Elisha, he revived, and stood up on his feet.
22And Hazael king of Syria oppressed Israel all the days of Jehoahaz.
23But Jehovah was gracious unto them, and had compassion on them, and had respect unto them, because of his covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and would not destroy them, neither cast he them from his presence as yet.
24And Hazael king of Syria died; and Benhadad his son reigned in his stead.
25And Jehoash the son of Jehoahaz took again out of the hand of Benhadad the son of Hazael the cities which he had taken out of the hand of Jehoahaz his father by war. Three times did Joash smite him, and recovered the cities of Israel.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And the Lord was gracious to them, etc.] To Israel, notwithstanding their apostasy from him, and the idolatry of the calves they were guilty of: and had compassion on them; being in oppression and distress: and had respect unto them; looked upon them with an eye of pity and mercy: because of his covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob; made so long ago he still remembered: and would not destroy them, neither cast he them from his presence as yet; or suffered them to be carried captive into another land, as he afterwards did in the times of Hoshea.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“The writer regards the captivity of Israel as God’s “casting them out of His sight” (see 2 Kings 17:18, 2 Kings 17:20); and notes that this extreme punishment, though deserved, was by God’s mercy not allowed to fall on them as yet. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Had compassion - The slowness of God's process against sinners even when they remain impenitent must be construed to the advantage of his mercy, not the impeachment of his justice. Next: 4 Kings (2 Kings) Chapter 14”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“13:23 Despite Israel’s continued infidelity, God remained faithful to his covenant with Abraham (Gen 12:1-3; 13:15-17; 15:18-20; 17:6-8). By listing Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, the writer emphasizes Israel’s spiritual identity with the Lord and its possession of the land of promise (see Gen 50:24; Exod 3:6, 15-16; 6:3, 6-8; Deut 6:10; 9:5; 34:4).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“the Lord: Kg2 14:27; Exo 33:19, Exo 34:6, Exo 34:7; Jdg 10:16; Neh 9:31; Psa 86:15; Isa 30:18, Isa 30:19; Jer 12:15; Lam 3:32; Mic 7:18, Mic 7:19 had respect: Exo 2:24, Exo 2:25; Kg1 8:28 because of his covenant: Gen 13:16, Gen 13:17, Gen 17:2-5, Gen 17:7, Gen 17:8; Exo 3:6, Exo 3:7, Exo 32:13, Exo 32:14; Lev 26:42; Deu 32:36; Neh 9:32; Psa 105:8; Mic 7:20; Luk 1:54, Luk 1:55, Luk 1:72, Luk 1:73 neither cast he: Kg2 17:18, Kg2 24:20; Psa 51:11; Mat 25:41; Th2 1:9 presence: Heb. face, Gen 6:3 4 Kings (2 Kings) 13:24”
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