Then the king of Syria warred against Israel, and took counsel with his servants, saying, In such and such a place shall be my camp.
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Interpretation
The king of Israel regarded the warnings Elisha gave him, of danger from the Syrians, but would not heed the warnings of danger from his sins. Such warnings are little heeded by most; they would save themselves from death, but will not from hell.
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This thought runs through 2 Kings 6:8-12.
Glossary
- Syria Place
- Biblical region. Modern identification: Damascus.