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A Temporary Reprieve
Commentators agree that the phrase 'the Lord said not' means God had not yet officially decreed Israel's destruction through a prophet. While judgment would eventually be announced by prophets like Hosea, this moment was a temporary reprieve. God's patience held back the final verdict, offering a window of grace before the end.
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Kings 14:27
18th Century
Theologian
And the Lord said not—Though the Israelites were brought so low, the decree for their destruction had not yet gone out. God did not send a p…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Kings 14:27
19th Century
Bishop
Said not. —By any prophet.
Blot out the name. —The figure is taken from blotting out writing. (Compare to …
John Gill
On 2 Kings 14:27
17th Century
Pastor
And the Lord said not that he would blot out the name of
Israel from under heaven
He …
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Kings 14:23–29
17th Century
Minister
God raised up the prophet Jonah, and by him declared the purposes of His favor to Israel. It is a sign that God has not cast off His people if He c…