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2 Kings 6:21

King James Version (KJV)

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2 Kings 6:21

Verse 21 of 33

Scripture focus

And the king of Israel said unto Elisha, when he saw them, My father, shall I smite [them]? shall I smite [them]?

2 Kings 6:21 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 2 Kings 6:21

Theological / Devotional

Unto Elisha. The king looked to the prophet for directions, not the prophet to the king. The king wore the crown of the realm, but the prophet spoke in the name of the Lord. Joram was in command of the hosts of Israel, but legions of angels had been placed at Elisha’s command.

My father. The use of this phrase does not indicate any filial relationship, but the respect in which Elisha was held by the king.

Shall I smite them? The repetition of the words indicate Joram’s eagerness to slay the Syrians whom the prophet had brought within his grasp. But the fact that he did not immediately smite them indicates that he had certain misgivings concerning the propriety of such a course.

By SdaBc