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A Prophetic Riddle
Commentators explain that Elisha's seemingly contradictory statement is a prophetic riddle. The king's illness was not fatal, meaning he could 'recover' from it. However, God had revealed to Elisha that the king would 'surely die' by other means—specifically, at Hazael's hand. Elisha's words expose the truth while also speaking with irony to the ambitious Hazael.
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Kings 8:10
18th Century
Theologian
The verse can be translated: Go, say to him, You will certainly live; however, the Lord has shown me that he will certainly die. This mean…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Kings 8:7–15
19th Century
Bishop
Elisha’s visit to Damascus, and its consequences.
John Gill
On 2 Kings 8:10
17th Century
Pastor
And Elisha said unto him, go, say unto him, you may
certainly recover
That is, of the…
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Kings 8:7–15
17th Century
Minister
Among other changes in people's minds brought about by affliction, it often leads to different thoughts about God's ministers and teaches people to…