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He said, Take it up to you. So he put out his hand, and took it.

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God Cares for Small Concerns

Matthew Henry's commentary highlights that this miracle demonstrates God's care for His people in their "smallest concerns." The loss of a borrowed axe head was a significant, practical problem for the man, and God's intervention shows His personal attention to the daily, seemingly minor, troubles of believers.

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2 Kings

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 2 Kings 6:7

19th Century

Bishop

Therefore.— And he said.

(8–23) Elisha baffles several predatory attempts of the Syrians, and strikes with blindnes…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On 2 Kings 6:7–8

19th Century

Preacher

Of course, he wanted to keep it secret, and pounce upon Israel here and there without notice and so win an easy victory.

John Gill

John Gill

On 2 Kings 6:7

17th Century

Pastor

Therefore said he, take it up to you
This the prophet said to the man that had lost it:

and he pu…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 2 Kings 6:1–7

17th Century

Minister

There is a certain pleasantness in the conversation of God's servants, which can make those who listen to them forget the pain and weariness of lab…