13 So it was, when Elijah heard it, that (A)he wrapped his face in his mantle and went out and stood in the entrance of the cave. (B)Suddenly a voice came to him, and said, “What are you doing here, Elijah?”

14 (C)And he said, “I have been very zealous for the Lord God of hosts; because the children of Israel have forsaken Your covenant, torn down Your altars, and killed Your prophets with the sword. I alone am left; and they seek to take my life.”

15 Then the Lord said to him: “Go, return on your way to the Wilderness of Damascus; (D)and when you arrive, anoint Hazael as king over Syria.

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