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A Prophecy Fulfilled
Commentators like Ellicott and Henry emphasize that this horrific act of cannibalism is a direct fulfillment of the curses God warned about in Deuteronomy 28:53-57. This event tragically demonstrates the severe consequences of Israel's persistent disobedience and the awful reality of God's justice.
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Kings 6:28
18th Century
Theologian
The king had assumed that the woman’s cry was for food. Her manner indicated that this was not the case. He therefore inquired what she wanted from…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Kings 6:28
19th Century
Bishop
And the king said. —When she had explained what she wanted. With the hideous facts here recorded, compare Deuteronomy 28:56 and fo…
John Gill
On 2 Kings 6:28
17th Century
Pastor
And the king said unto her, what aileth thee ?
&c.] His passion subsiding, or pitying her as in distress, and suppos…
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Kings 6:24–33
17th Century
Minister
Learn to value plenty and to be thankful for it; see how contemptible money is when, in a time of famine, it is so freely exchanged for anything ed…