Matthew Poole and continuators on 2 Kings 6:17
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2 Kings6:17
17 And Elisha prayed, and said, LORD, I pray thee, open his eyes, that he may see . And the LORD opened the eyes of the young man, and he saw: and behold, the mountain was full of horses, and chariots of fire found about Elisha .
That by some Visible Appearance, he may see the Invisible Guard of Angels which incompass and defend us.
Which is useful, both for Defence to those that are surrounded by it, and Offence to the Enemies who shall attempt to break through it.
Either the Mountains were round about the City, and therefore round about Elisha, who was within it: or, he saw in a Vision, Elisha upon the Mountain encompassed with Fiery Horses and Chariots.
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