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This is but a light thing in the sight of Yahweh: he will also deliver the Moabites into your hand.

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More Than We Ask or Imagine

Commentators highlight that God's promise exceeded what the kings asked for or expected. They were desperate for water to avoid defeat, but God promised not only to save them but also to grant them a decisive victory. This demonstrates that God's generosity often goes far beyond our immediate needs and prayers.

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2 Kings

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 2 Kings 3:18

19th Century

Bishop

Is but a light thing.Will be a light thing (1 Kings 16:31).

He will deliver the Moabites.

John Gill

John Gill

On 2 Kings 3:18

17th Century

Pastor

And this is but a light thing in the sight of the Lord
To give them such a plenty of water in such an extraordinary …

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…