Introduction
The sons of the prophets wish to enlarge their dwelling-place, and go to the banks of Jordan to cut down wood, when one of them drops his axe into the water, which Elisha causes to swim, 2 Kings 6:1-7 . Elisha, understanding all the secret designs of the king of Syria against Israel, informs the king of Israel of them, 2 Kings 6:8-10 . The king of Syria, finding that Elisha had thus penetrated his secrets and frustrated his attempts, sends a great host to Dothan, to take the prophet; the Lord strikes them with blindness; and Elisha leads the whole host to Samaria, and delivers them up to the king of Israel, 2 Kings 6:11-19 . The Lord opens their eyes, and they see their danger, 2 Kings 6:20 . But the king of Israel is prevented from destroying them; and, at the order of the prophet, gives them meat and drink, and dismisses them to their master, 2 Kings 6:21-23 . Ben-hadad besieges Samaria, and reduces the city to great distress, of which several instances are given, 2 Kings 6:24-30 . The king of Israel vows the destruction of Elisha, and sends to have him beheaded, 2 Kings 6:31-33 .
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