Lux Domini
And it came to pass on the morrow, that he took a thick cloth, and dipped it in water, and spread it on his face, so that he died: and Hazael reigned in his stead.

Key themes

HopeSuffering and trialsJustice and mercyTruthProphetic witness

Glossary

Hazael Person

Whom God beholds, an officer of Ben-hadad II., king of Syria, who ultimately came to the throne, according to the word of the Lord to Elijah ( 1 Kings 19:15 ), after he had put the king to death ( 2 Kings 8:15 ).

Aram Place

Biblical region. Modern identification: Damascus.