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2 Kings 1:14

King James Version (KJV)

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Behold, there came fire down from heaven, and burnt up the two captains of the former fifties with their fifties: therefore let my life now be precious in thy sight.

2 Kings 1:14 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 2 Kings 1:14

Theological / Devotional

Be precious. Instead of commanding Elijah to go to the king, the captain asked for mercy, that his life might be spared. There was no daring contempt of the prophet as had evidently been the case in the first two instances, but a respect and a fear that were accepted by God.

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