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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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19th Century
Anglican
Before whom I stand. —As a minister. (Compare to 1 Kings 17:1; 1 Kings 18:15.)
Surely.
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Elisha said, as the Lord of hosts liveth, before whom I stand , &c.] Whose minster and prophet he was, to whom he prayed,…
Presbyterian
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…
