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Nothing Is Hidden From God
Commentators like Spurgeon and Henry use this event to illustrate God's omniscience. Just as God revealed the Syrian king's most private "bedchamber" conversations to Elisha, He knows every word, thought, and deed of every person. This serves as a powerful reminder that no part of our lives is hidden from the divine record.
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Kings 6:12
18th Century
Theologian
In your bedchamber - literally, "in the secret place of your bedchamber," that is, in the greatest possible secrecy. The seclusion of the ha…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Kings 6:12
19th Century
Bishop
One of his servants. —The old interpreters thought of Naaman, but Elisha’s fame may have been otherwise known at Damascus…
Charles Spurgeon
On 2 Kings 6:12
19th Century
Preacher
But Elisha, the prophet that is in Israel, telleth the King of Israel the words that thou speakest in thy bedchamber.
For the Lord …
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John Gill
On 2 Kings 6:12
17th Century
Pastor
And one of his servants said, none, my lord, O king
He believed everyone of his counsellors were true and faithful…
Matthew Henry
On 2 Kings 6:8–12
17th Century
Minister
The king of Israel regarded the warnings Elisha gave him regarding the danger from the Syrians, but he would not heed the warnings regarding the da…