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A King's Correct Theology
The king of Israel's panicked cry, "Am I God, to kill and to make alive?" reveals a correct theological understanding. Commentators note this phrase echoes passages like Deuteronomy 32:39, affirming that ultimate power over life, death, and incurable diseases like leprosy belongs to God alone. Even in his fear, the king correctly identified the limits of human authority.
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Kings 5:7
18th Century
Theologian
He tore his clothes - This action indicated alarm and terror just as much as sorrow (2 Samuel 13:19; Ezra 9:3; [Refe…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Kings 5:7
19th Century
Bishop
He rent his clothes. — As if he had heard blasphemy. (Compare to Matthew 26:65.)
Am I God, to kill and…
John Gill
On 2 Kings 5:7
17th Century
Pastor
And it came to pass, when the king of Israel had read the
letter, that he rent his clothes…
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Kings 5:1–8
17th Century
Minister
Although the Syrians were idolaters and oppressed God's people, yet the deliverance of which Naaman had been the means is here ascribed to the Lord…