And Elisha came to Damascus; and Benhadad the king of Syria was sick; and it was told him, saying, The man of God is come hither.
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Interpretation
Among other changes of men's minds by affliction, it often gives other thoughts of God's ministers, and teaches to value the counsels and prayers of those whom they have hated and despised.
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This thought runs through 2 Kings 8:7-11.
Glossary
- Elisha Person
- God his salvation, the son of Shaphat of Abel-meholah, who became the attendant and disciple of Elijah ( 1 Kings 19:16-19 ).
- Damascus Place
- Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Damascus.
- Syria Place
- Biblical region. Modern identification: Damascus.