And the man of God sent unto the king of Israel, saying, Beware that thou pass not such a place; for thither the Syrians are come down.
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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.