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Humility Before God's Word
Commentators highlight the remarkable humility shown by the three kings. Instead of summoning the prophet Elisha to their royal tents, they "went down to him." Scholars like Gill and Ellicott note this act showed great honor and respect for the prophet's office, demonstrating that even powerful rulers must humble themselves to seek God's guidance, especially in times of crisis.
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Charles Ellicott
On 2 Kings 3:12
19th Century
Bishop
The king of Israel and Jehoshaphat. — All the versions except the Targum add, “the king of Judah.” Jehoshaphat said what follows e…
John Gill
On 2 Kings 3:12
17th Century
Pastor
And Jehoshaphat said, the word of the Lord is with him
To give them an answer, which he concluded from his being a s…
Matthew Henry
On 2 Kings 3:6–19
17th Century
Minister
The king of Israel laments their distress and the danger they were in. He called these kings together, yet he charges it to Providence. Thus th…