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Now the king of Syria was warring against Israel; and he took counsel with his servants, saying, In such and such a place shall be my camp.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
The king of Syria — This was likely the great Benhadad (see 2 Kings 6:24).
19th Century
Anglican
Then the king of Syria warred. —Rather, Now the king of Syria (Aram) was warring, that is, continually. The time…
Baptist
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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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Then the king of Syria warred against Israel Proclaimed war against him; on what account, or how long it was after N…
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…
