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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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

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

Surely.

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

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

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

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…

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