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2 Kings 6:21 - Meaning and Application

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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition

" The king of Israel said to Elisha, when he saw them, “My father, shall I strike them? Shall I strike them?” "

2 Kings 6:21

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19 Elisha said to them, “This is not the way, neither is this the city. Follow me, and I will bring you to the man whom you seek.” He led them to Samaria.

20 When they had come into Samaria, Elisha said, “LORD, open these men’s eyes, that they may see.” The LORD opened their eyes, and they saw; and behold, they were in the middle of Samaria.

21 The king of Israel said to Elisha, when he saw them, “My father, shall I strike them? Shall I strike them?”

22 He answered, “You shall not strike them. Would you strike those whom you have taken captive with your sword and with your bow? Set bread and water before them, that they may eat and drink, then go to their master.”

23 He prepared a great feast for them. After they ate and drank, he sent them away and they went to their master. So the bands of Syria stopped raiding the land of Israel.

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1 Kings 20:7

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2 Samuel 19:22

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2 Kings 6:1

"The sons of the prophets said to Elisha, “See now, the place where we live and meet with you is too small for us."

2 Kings 6:2

"Please let us go to the Jordan, and each man take a beam from there, and let’s make us a place there, where we may live.” He answered, “Go!”"

2 Kings 6:3

"One said, “Please be pleased to go with your servants.” He answered, “I will go.”"

2 Kings 6:4

"So he went with them. When they came to the Jordan, they cut down wood."

2 Kings 6:5

"But as one was cutting down a tree, the ax head fell into the water. Then he cried out and said, “Alas, my master! For it was borrowed.”"

2 Kings 6:6

"The man of God asked, “Where did it fall?” He showed him the place. He cut down a stick, threw it in there, and made the iron float."

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