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But the angel of Yahweh said to Elijah the Tishbite, Arise, go up to meet the messengers of the king of Samaria, and tell them, Is it because there is no God in Israel, that you go to inquire of Baal-zebub, the god of Ekron?
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Is There No God in Israel?
Commentators emphasize the sharp, rhetorical question God poses through Elijah. It's not a genuine inquiry but a divine rebuke. As scholars note, God had already proven His power and knowledge in Israel. The question exposes the foolishness and faithlessness of King Ahaziah for seeking answers from a foreign idol when the one true God was present and available to him.
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19th Century
Anglican
But the angel ... said. —Rather, Now the angel ... had said. “The angel” is right. (Compare to [Reference 2 King…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But the angel of the Lord said to Elijah One of the ministering spirits sent by the Lord to him:
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Presbyterian
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…
