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The man of God sent to the king of Israel, saying, Beware that you not pass such a place; for there the Syrians are coming down.

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God's Omniscient Protection

Commentators explain that God, through the prophet Elisha, revealed the secret location of a Syrian ambush. This was not mere strategic advice but supernatural intelligence. It demonstrates that nothing is hidden from God and that He actively intervenes to protect His people from unseen dangers, baffling the plans of their enemies.

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2 Kings

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 2 Kings 6:9

19th Century

Bishop

Pass: Pass over, across, or through.

Such a place.: This place.

Thither.<…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On 2 Kings 6:9–11

19th Century

Preacher

He could not understand how all his well-laid plans were baffled.

John Gill

John Gill

On 2 Kings 6:9

17th Century

Pastor

And the man of God sent to the king of Israel
That is, Elisha sent to him: saying,

beware that yo…

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Matthew Henry

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…