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A King's Convenient Honor
Commentators note that the King of Israel addresses Elisha as "My father," a term of great respect. However, they suggest this honor was situational. The king, overjoyed at having the Syrian army delivered to him, shows reverence to the prophet he often ignored or despised. This highlights how people can turn to God or his messengers in moments of opportunity or crisis without a genuine change of heart.
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Kings 6:21
18th Century
Theologian
My father - A term of respect used by Jehoram in his joy at seeing an army of Syrians delivered up to him by the prophet. That the king’s ch…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Kings 6:21
19th Century
Bishop
My father. — Compare 2 Kings 2:12; 2 Kings 8:9 (Thy son Ben-hadad); 2 Kings 13:14.
Charles Spurgeon
On 2 Kings 6:21
19th Century
Preacher
His hand was on his sword; he would call his men to come forward with their lances. "My father shall I smite them?" See the fine spirit of…
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John Gill
On 2 Kings 6:21
17th Century
Pastor
And the king of Israel said to Elisha, when he saw them ,
&c.] The Syrian army thus in his hands:
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…