2 Kings 6:9 - Exposition

And the man of God — i.e. Elisha, who at the time was " the man of God "( κατ ἐξοήν )— sent unto the King of Israel —Jehoram, undoubtedly (see 2 Kings 6:32 )— saying, Beware that thou pass not such a place; for thither the Syrians are come down. Some translate, "Beware that thou neglect not such a place, for thither the Syrians are coming down;" but our version is probably correct, and is approved by Bahr and Thenius. Elisha did not suffer his hostile feeling towards Jehoram personally ( 2 Kings 3:13 ; 2 Kings 5:8 ; 2 Kings 6:32 ) to interfere with his patriotism. When disaster threatened his country, he felt it incumbent on him to warn even an ungodly king.