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But Elisha was sitting in his house, and the elders were sitting with him; and [the king] sent a man from before him: but before the messenger came to him, he said to the elders, See you how this son of a murderer has sent to take away my head? behold, when the messenger comes, shut the door, and hold the door fast against him: isn`t the sound of his master`s feet behind him?
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Elisha's Prophetic Insight
Commentators emphasize that Elisha supernaturally knew the king had dispatched an executioner before the man arrived. He announced the secret plot to the elders, demonstrating God's power to reveal hidden dangers and protect His servants, even when they are targeted by the highest authorities.
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Kings 6:32
18th Century
Theologian
But Elisha sat... — This should be translated as, “And Elisha was sitting in his house, and all the elders were sitting with him, when the k…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Kings 6:32
19th Century
Bishop
But Elisha sat ... with him. —Rather, Now Elisha was sitting in his house, and the elders were sitting with him. This sho…
John Gill
On 2 Kings 6:32
17th Century
Pastor
And Elisha sat in his house
In Samaria:
and the elders sat with him ;
not the …
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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…