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2 Kings 6:11

2 Kings 6:11
Therefore the heart of the king of Syria was sore troubled for this thing; and he called his servants, and said unto them, Will ye not shew me which of us is for the king of Israel?

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And one of his servants said, none, my lord, O king,.... He believed everyone of his counsellors were true and faithful to him:

but Elisha the prophet, that is in Israel, telleth the king of Israel…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Benhadad supposed that there must be a traitor in his camp. He asks therefore, “Will no one denounce him?”

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

2 Kings 6:8-12

Here we have Elisha, with his spirit of prophecy, serving the king, as before helping the sons of the prophets; for that, as other gifts, is given to every man to profit withal; and, whatever…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Therefore[R.V. And] the heart of the king of Syria was sore troubled Because he saw on all these occasions that the opportunity he had looked for was taken away. He appears to have been acting on…

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