2 Kings 6:13
“And he said, Go and spy where he is, that I may send and fetch him. And it was told him, saying, Behold, he is in Dothan.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Therefore sent he thither horses and chariots, and a great host,.... To terrify the inhabitants from attempting to…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Dothan - See the marginal reference note. It was at no great distance from Shechem. Its ancient name still attaches to a…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Behold, he is in Dothan - This is supposed to be the same place as that mentioned in Gen 37:17. It lay about twelve…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Kings 6:13-23
Here is, 1. The great force which the king of Syria sent to seize Elisha. He found out where he was, at Dothan (Kg2…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
go and spy R.V. see. The original is the ordinary verb rendered -see" in other places.
that I may send and fetch him And…
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