2 Kings 6:22
“And he answered, Thou shalt not smite them: wouldest thou smite those whom thou hast taken captive with thy sword and with thy bow? set bread and water before them, that they may eat and drink, and go to their master.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And it came to pass after this, that Benhadad king of Syria gathered all his host,.... Still retaining a grudge and…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Wouldest thou smite ... - It is doubtful whether this sentence is really interrogative. Others translate - “Smite those…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Whom thou hast taken captive - Those who in open battle either lay down their arms, or are surrounded, and have their…
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
wouldest thou smitethose whom thou hast taken captive The prophet points out that the men are not even captives whom the…
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