Saved himself - Rather, he “was wary.” The verb used is the same one that is translated “beware” in the preceding verse.

Sent—A sufficient force to hold the place, so that the Syrians had to return unsuccessful.

Warned—[Referen…

He could not understand how all his well-laid plans were baffled.

And the king of Israel sent to the place which the man of God
told him, and warned him of<…

The king of Israel regarded the warnings Elisha gave him regarding the danger from the Syrians, but he would not heed the warnings regarding the da…