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What does 2 Kings 8:15 mean?

But the next day, Hazael took a blanket, soaked it in water, and smothered Ben-hadad with it. After Ben-hadad died, Hazael became king in his place. 2 Kings 8:15 - Modern Text Bible

(Hazael murders Ben-hadad to take the throne, fulfilling Elisha’s prophecy.)