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A Relatable Cry of Fear
Commentators point out that the servant's panicked question, "how shall we do?", is a deeply human and relatable response. When faced with overwhelming circumstances that we cannot solve, fear is a natural reaction, even for those who are close to God. The story validates this initial feeling of helplessness.
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2 Kings
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Charles Ellicott
On 2 Kings 6:15
19th Century
Bishop
The servant of the man of God. — One waiting on (that is, a minister of) the man of God. Not Gehazi, wh…
Charles Spurgeon
On 2 Kings 6:13–15
19th Century
Preacher
And it was told him, saying, Behold, he is in Dothan.
Therefore sent he thither horses, and chariots, and great host: and they …
John Gill
On 2 Kings 6:15
17th Century
Pastor
And when the servant of the man of God was risen early, and
gone forth
Either out of …
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Kings 6:13–23
17th Century
Minister
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…