Therefore.— And he said.

(8–23) Elisha baffles several predatory attempts of the Syrians, and strikes with blindnes…

Of course, he wanted to keep it secret, and pounce upon Israel here and there without notice and so win an easy victory.

Therefore said he, take it up to you
This the prophet said to the man that had lost it:

and he pu…

There is a certain pleasantness in the conversation of God's servants, which can make those who listen to them forget the pain and weariness of lab…