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2 Kings 3:12

2 Kings 3:12
And Jehoshaphat said, The word of the LORD is with him. So the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat and the king of Edom went down to him.

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Elisha said, as the Lord of hosts liveth, before whom I stand,.... Whose minster and prophet he was, to whom he prayed, and whose service he was ready to perform:

surely, were it not that I regard…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

The word of the Lord is with him - He has the gift of prophecy.

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

2 Kings 3:6-19

Jehoram has no sooner got the sceptre into his hand than he takes the sword into his hand, to reduce Moab. Crowns bring great cares and perils to the heads that wear them; no sooner in honour than in…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

is with him This expression seems to imply a more than ordinary participation of the divine Spirit. The more usual phrase is -The word of the Lord came to" (cf. Gen 15:1; 1Sa 15:10 &c.). And even the…