And the LORD was gracious unto them, and had compassion on them, and had respect unto them, because of his covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and would not destroy them, neither cast he them from his presence as yet.
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Barnes' Notes
The writer regards the captivity of Israel as God’s “casting them out of His sight” (see 2Ki 17:18, 2Ki 17:20); and notes that this extreme punishment, though deserved, was by God’s mercy not allowed…
Adam Clarke
And the Lord was gracious unto them - ויחן vaiyachon, he had tender affection for them, as a husband has for his wife, or a father for his own children.
And had compassion on them - וירחמם…
We must here attend,
I. The sepulchre of Elisha: he died in a good old age, and they buried him; and what follows shows, 1. What power there was in his life to keep off judgments; for, as soon as he…
Cambridge Bible
And[R.V. But] the Lord was gracious unto them Cf. for the sentiment, Mal 3:6, -I am the Lord, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed."
as yet The writer of Kings was living at the…
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