2 Kings 6:21
“And the king of Israel said unto Elisha, when he saw them, My father, shall I smite them? shall I smite them?”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And he prepared great provision for them,.... Or a great feast, as the Targum; so obedient was he to the prophet's…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
My father - A term of respect used by Jehoram in his joy at seeing an army of Syrians delivered up to him by the…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
My father, shall I smite - This was dastardly; the utmost he could have done with these men, when thus brought into his…
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
My father The form of address is strange from the mouth of the king even though he be described (2Ki 3:2) as better than…
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