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Now Elisha was fallen sick of his sickness whereof he died. And Joash the king of Israel came down unto him, and wept over his face, and said, O my father, my father, the chariot of Israel, and the horsemen thereof.
2 Kings 13:14 — KJV
Wept. It appears that the death of Elisha occurred while Joash of Israel was still alive. Joash evidently recognized in the aged prophet a valuable counselor and helper, and realized that the death of the man of God was a tragic loss to Israel.
My father. A title of respect. At the same time the aged prophet was indeed a kind, wise, sympathetic father. Whenever the king found himself in difficulty, he could go to the prophet for guidance and strength. Joash was far from righteous, but he was nevertheless drawn to Elisha, and recognized in him a true servant of God.
The chariot of Israel. This statement suggests that Joash, by his reverses, was led to acknowledge that the prophet and his God meant more to Israel than any number of horses and chariots. Israel had at this time been deprived of most of its horses and chariots (v. 7). The presence of Elisha symbolized to Israel the presence of the Lord. By his ministry the prophet had endeavored to bring the king and the people to a realization that it was in Jehovah alone that the nation would find its true defense and strength.
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