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2 Kings 7:12

King James Version (KJV)

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2 Kings 7:12

Verse 12 of 20

Scripture focus

And the king arose in the night, and said unto his servants, I will now shew you what the Syrians have done to us. They know that we [be] hungry; therefore are they gone out of the camp to hide themselves in the field, saying, When they come out of the city, we shall catch them alive, and get into the city.

2 Kings 7:12 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 2 Kings 7:12

Theological / Devotional

I will now shew you. Joram could not believe that what God’s prophet had foretold had actually come to pass. In his unbelief he could think only of evil at the hour of deliverance and blessing. The Syrians were gone, but he believed it not. Food was there for the taking, but he could not bring himself to accept that fact. God had been kind and good and had kept His word, but the king refused to acknowledge it. His evil and suspicious nature prevented him from realizing that the horrors of the siege were over and that undreamed of bounties were to be had for all who would believe and receive.

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