But the angel of the Lord told Elijah, who was from Tishbe, “Go and confront the messengers of the king of Samaria and ask them, ‘Is there no God in Israel? Why are you going to Baal-zebub, the god of Ekron, to ask whether the king will recover?

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

But the angel ... said. —Rather, Now the angel ... had said.The angel” is right. (Compare to [Reference 2 King…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

But the angel of the Lord said to Elijah
One of the ministering spirits sent by the Lord to him:

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

When Ahaziah rebelled against the Lord, Moab revolted from him. Sin weakens and impoverishes us. Man's revolt from God is often punished by the reb…