Reunited!

From II Kings 7 - 9:

1. I wonder when the Arameans discovered that they were not actually being chased by other armies. What did they do at that point? Go back to Aram and make excuses? Or did they never figure out that there was not actually an army, but rather that God was fighting for the Israelites?

2. God really took great care of the woman who provided for Elisha. It is neat to see that she even got all the income from her land during the time she was absent.

3. It is interesting that Elisha tells Hazael about what he will become and do in the future, especially with regard to the Israelites. Seems almost like a self-fulfilling prophecy.

4. In II Kings 8:19, it says that God was not willing to destroy Judah because of the promise made to King David. However, later he did destroy Judah. Was this promise broken then? Or were there conditions put on the promise? Obviously the people of Israel continued to stray from God's commands, so that God would finally decide destroying Judah was the only solution.

5. It sure seems like Elisha was stirring the pot when he had Jehu anointed king. Otherwise I am guessing that Jehu would not have rebelled against his master. However, at the same time, it seems that at least Jehu was God-fearing, unlike Joram.

6. Reunited! I wonder why Jehu did not pursue Ahaziah and try to re-unite the two nations of Israel after making sure Ahaziah was dispatched. It was the perfect opportunity.