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He said, Go and see where he is, that I may send and get him. It was told him, saying, Behold, he is in Dothan.
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The Folly of Opposing God
Commentators like Charles Spurgeon and John Gill highlight the irrationality of the Aramean king's plan. He knows Elisha has supernatural insight into his secret strategies, yet he still believes a conventional military force can capture him. This demonstrates the foolishness and futility of human schemes that oppose God's will and His messengers.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Dothan - See the marginal reference note. It was not far from Shechem. Its ancient name is still attached to a distinctive hill, or Tel (com…
19th Century
Anglican
Fetch. — Take.
Dothan. — A contracted dual (equivalent to Dothain Septuagint, Dothaim). It lay on …
Baptist
And he said, Go and spy where he is, that I may send and fetch him.
Not a very wise project, for if Elisha knew all about the words …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And he said, go, and spy where he is, that I may send and fetch him But how could he …
What Elisha said to his servant is spoken to all the faithful servants of God, when conflicts are without and fears are within. Do not fear with th…
