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Barnes' Notes on 2 Kings 8:11

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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That is, “And he (Elisha) settled his conntenance, and set it (toward Hazael), until he (Hazael) was ashamed.” Elisha fixed on Hazael a long and meaning look, until the latter’s eyes fell before his, and his cheek flushed. Elisha, it would seem, had detected the guilty thought that was in Hazael’s heart, and Hazael perceived that he had detected it. Hence the “shame.” return to 'Top of Page'
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