1 Kings 19:17
Jehu will execute anyone who escapes the sword of Hazael, and Elisha will execute anyone who escapes the sword of Jehu.
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2 Kings 2:23Elisha went on from there to Bethel. As he was walking along the road, a group of youths came from the town. They made fun of him, calling out, “Go on up, baldy! Go on up, baldy!”
2 Kings 9:14So Jehu, son of Jehoshaphat, son of Nimshi, plotted rebellion against Joram. Joram and the whole Israelite army had been defending Ramoth-gilead against Hazael, king of Aram.
2 Kings 10:32At that time the Lord began to reduce the extent of Israel. Hazael defeated the Israelites throughout their territory
2 Kings 13:22Hazael, king of Aram, caused problems for Israel through all Jehoahaz's reign.
Isaiah 24:17Terrors and pit-traps and snares are waiting for you, people of the earth.
Hosea 6:5So I cut you down through the prophets; I killed you with my words. My judgment shines out like a light.
Matthew Henry on 1 Kings 19:10-19
Elijah's Converse with God. ( b. c. 906.) 9 And he came thither unto a cave, and lodged there; and, behold, the word of the Lord came to him, and he said unto him, What doest thou here, Elijah? 10 And he said, I have been very jealous for the Lord God of hosts: for the children of Israel have forsaken thy covenant, thrown down thine altars, and slain thy prophets with the sword; and I, even I only, am left; and they seek my life, to take it away. 11 And he said, Go forth, and stand upon the mount before the Lord .… Read the whole commentary →