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2 Kings 6:10

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does 2 Kings 6:10 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And the king of Israel sent to the place which the man of God told him and warned him of; and he saved himself there, not once nor twice.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And the king of Israel sent to the place which the man of God told him and warned him of; and he saved himself there, not once nor twice.
2 Kings 6:10 — American Standard Version

Context — 2 Kings 6

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
7And he said, Take it up to thee. So he put out his hand, and took it.
8Now the king of Syria was warring against Israel; and he took counsel with his servants, saying, In such and such a place shall be my camp.
9And the man of God sent unto the king of Israel, saying, Beware that thou pass not such a place; for thither the Syrians are coming down.
10And the king of Israel sent to the place which the man of God told him and warned him of; and he saved himself there, not once nor twice.
11And 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 show me which of us is for the king of Israel?
12And one of his servants said, Nay, my lord, O king; but Elisha, the prophet that is in Israel, telleth the king of Israel the words that thou speakest in thy bedchamber.
13And he said, Go and see where he is, that I may send and fetch him. And it was told him, saying, Behold, he is in Dothan.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And the king of Israel sent to the place which the man of God told him, and warned him of, etc.] Sent spies thither to see whether the Syrians were there or not, and whether it was truth the man of God told him; for he had no hearty respect for the prophet, though he had been so serviceable to him: and saved himself there, not once, nor twice; escaped the snares the king of Syria laid for him, not once, nor twice only, but many times.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Saved himself - Rather, he “was ware.” The verb used is the same which is translated “beware” in the preceding verse. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Sent - Soldiers to secure the place and passage designed. 4 Kings (2 Kings) 6:16”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“sent to the place: To see if it were so. But the Vulgate renders, misit rex Israel ad locum, et preoccupavit eum; "the king of Israel sent to the place, and pre-occupied it;" which is very likely, though not expressed in the Hebrew Text. Kg2 5:14; Exo 9:20, Exo 9:21; Kg1 20:15; Pro 27:12; Mat 24:15-17 warned him: Eze 3:18-21; Mat 2:12, Mat 3:7; Heb 11:7 saved: Kg2 2:12, Kg2 13:14; Ch2 20:20; Amo 7:1-6; Act 27:24 4 Kings (2 Kings) 6:11”
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