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Then he said, God do so to me, and more also, if the head of Elisha the son of Shaphat shall stand on him this day.

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The Blame Game

In his anguish over the famine, King Jehoram blames the prophet Elisha. Commentators explain that instead of repenting for his own sin, the king lashes out at God's servant. Matthew Henry notes this is a classic example of how "the foolishness of man perverts his way, and then his heart frets against the Lord." It's a powerful warning against our tendency to blame others for problems we may have caused.

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2 Kings

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On 2 Kings 6:31

18th Century

Theologian

God do so ... - Jehoram uses almost the very words of his wicked mother when she sought the life of Elijah.

The head of Elisha -

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 2 Kings 6:31

19th Century

Bishop

Then he said.And he (that is, the king), said.

God do so ... to me. — Literally,

John Gill

John Gill

On 2 Kings 6:31

17th Century

Pastor

Then he said, God do so and more also to me
He swore and made dreadful imprecations:

if the head …

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Matthew Henry

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…