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When the servant of the man of God was risen early, and gone forth, behold, a host with horses and chariots was round about the city. His servant said to him, Alas, my master! how shall we do?
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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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19th Century
Anglican
The servant of the man of God. — One waiting on (that is, a minister of) the man of God. Not Gehazi, wh…
Baptist
And it was told him, saying, Behold, he is in Dothan.
Therefore sent he thither horses, and chariots, and great host: and they …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And when the servant of the man of God was risen early, and gone forth Either out of …
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Presbyterian
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…
