Charles Ellicott Commentary 2 Kings 6:33

"And while he was yet talking with them, behold, the messenger came down unto him: and he said, Behold, this evil is of Jehovah; why should I wait for Jehovah any longer?" — 2 Kings 6:33 (ASV)

Yet talked. — Was still speaking.

The messenger. — Ewald's correction, “the king” (melek for maľ âk), is certainly right. In the rapid progress of the story, the arrival and momentary exclusion of the messenger is understood. The approach of the king may have been seen from the upper part of Elisha’s house.

Came down. — Was coming down, to the prophet’s house, from the ramparts. (Compare to 2 Kings 5:24.)

And he said. — That is, the king said.

Behold, this evil is of the Lord. — Rather, Behold, such (this) is the distress from Jehovah. Things have come to this pitch by the will of Jehovah.

What (rather, why) should I wait for the Lord any longer? — As I have until now done, at your persuasion. Why should I not now surrender to the Syrians, and slay the prophet who has so long deluded me with vain hopes?