2 Kings 3:14
“And Elisha said, As the LORD of hosts liveth, before whom I stand, surely, were it not that I regard the presence of Jehoshaphat the king of Judah, I would not look toward thee, nor see thee.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And he said, thus saith the Lord, make this valley full of ditches. In which the allied army lay encamped, that they…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Were it not that I regard the presence of Jehoshaphat - He worshipped the true God; Jehoram was an idolater.
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Kings 3:6-19
Jehoram has no sooner got the sceptre into his hand than he takes the sword into his hand, to reduce Moab. Crowns bring…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
As the Lord of hosts liveth Probably the use of this expression is due to the circumstances. Jehovah, set before the…
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