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The Enemy's Secret Plans
Commentators explain that the king of Syria was not planning a straightforward attack but a campaign of deception. His goal was to set secret ambushes to 'pounce upon Israel' and win an easy victory. This verse establishes the enemy's reliance on secrecy and surprise tactics.
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2 Kings
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Kings 6:8
18th Century
Theologian
The king of Syria — This was likely the great Benhadad (see 2 Kings 6:24).
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Kings 6:8
19th Century
Bishop
Then the king of Syria warred. —Rather, Now the king of Syria (Aram) was warring, that is, continually. The time…
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.
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John Gill
On 2 Kings 6:8
17th Century
Pastor
Then the king of Syria warred against Israel
Proclaimed war against him; on what account, or how long it was after N…
Matthew Henry
On 2 Kings 6:8–12
17th Century
Minister
The king of Israel regarded the warnings Elisha gave him regarding the danger from the Syrians, but he would not heed the warnings regarding the da…