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Elisha said, As Yahweh of Hosts lives, before whom I stand, surely, were it not that I regard the presence of Jehoshaphat the king of Judah, I would not look toward you, nor see you.

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A Prophet's Bold Rebuke

Elisha makes it clear that he is only helping for the sake of the righteous King Jehoshaphat. Commentators note that Elisha's statement, "I would not look toward thee, nor see thee," expresses profound contempt for King Jehoram's idolatry. This demonstrates a prophet's ultimate allegiance to God over any earthly power.

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2 Kings

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 2 Kings 3:14

19th Century

Bishop

Before whom I stand. —As a minister. (Compare to 1 Kings 17:1; 1 Kings 18:15.)

Surely.

John Gill

John Gill

On 2 Kings 3:14

17th Century

Pastor

Elisha said, as the Lord of hosts liveth, before whom I stand , &c.] Whose minster and prophet he was, to whom he prayed,…

Matthew Henry

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…