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The king of Israel sent to the place which the man of God told him and warned him of; and he saved himself there, not once nor twice.
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Saved by Being Wary
Commentators explain that the phrase "saved himself" is better translated as "he was wary" or "he was on his guard." The king's deliverance came from proactively heeding God's prophetic warning and taking practical precautions. This shows that obedience to God's word often involves acting with wisdom and foresight.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Saved himself - Rather, he “was wary.” The verb used is the same one that is translated “beware” in the preceding verse.
19th Century
Anglican
Sent—A sufficient force to hold the place, so that the Syrians had to return unsuccessful.
Warned—[Referen…
Baptist
He could not understand how all his well-laid plans were baffled.
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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