Matthew Poole and continuators on 2 Kings 6:21
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2 Kings6:21
21 And the king of Israel said unto Elisha, when he saw them, My father , shall I smite them? shall I smite them ?
To whom Elisha had doubtless sent notice of his Intentions, that he might accordingly prepare himself.
Now he gives him this title of Reverence and Affection, because of a great and present benefit he received from him; though otherwise he hated him, and would not hearken to his Counsel.
The repetition of the question shews his great desire to smite them, and that with utter Destruction.
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