Jehoram did not merely follow the letter of the prophet’s direction, but understood its spirit and acted accordingly. The plundering bands that had…

He. —The king of Israel.

Prepared great provision. —Or, a great feast. The Hebr…

And he prepared great provision for them: and when they had eaten and drunk, he sent them away, and they went to their master.

Now m…

And he prepared great provision for them
Or a great feast, as the Targum; so obedient was he to the prophet's orders…

What Elisha said to his servant is spoken to all the faithful servants of God, when conflicts are without and fears are within. Do not fear with th…