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A Divine Act, Not Human Anger
Commentators stress that Elisha's curse was not a fit of personal anger but an act of divine authority. They explain he acted "in the name of the Lord" and by "divine impulse." The curse was an inspired pronouncement of God's judgment against rebellion, and the severe consequence that followed confirmed it was from God, not from human vengeance.
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Kings 2:24
18th Century
Theologian
This is the only occasion where we find Elisha acting as a minister of vengeance. Perhaps it was necessary to show at the outset of his prophetic c…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Kings 2:24
19th Century
Bishop
He turned back. — The boys were following him with their jeers. Thenius says, “The wanton young people, who did not have the coura…
John Gill
On 2 Kings 2:24
17th Century
Pastor
And he turned back, and looked on them
With a stern countenance, thereby reproving them, and in order to intimidate …
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Kings 2:19–25
17th Century
Minister
Observe the miracle of healing the waters. Prophets should make every place to which they come better for its inhabitants, endeavoring to sweeten b…