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The Prophet's Authority
Commentators explain that the messengers immediately turned back because they recognized Elijah's divine authority. His commanding presence, solemnity, and knowledge of their secret mission convinced them that they had received a divine warning from a true prophet of God, which they dared not ignore.
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Charles Ellicott
On 2 Kings 1:5
19th Century
Bishop
Turned back to him. —To Ahaziah, as the Syriac and Vulgate actually read. Literally, And the messengers returned unto him, and…
John Gill
On 2 Kings 1:5
17th Century
Pastor
And when the messengers turned back to him To Ahaziah king of Israel, as they did as soon as Elijah was gone from them; c…
Matthew Henry
On 2 Kings 1:1–8
17th Century
Minister
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…