John Gill's Exposition on 2 Kings 13:16

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Exposition of the Old and New Testament
John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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And he said unto the king of Israel, put thine hand upon the bow, and he put his hand upon it, etc.] His left hand: and Elisha put his hands upon the king’s hands; on both his hands, which were put, the one on the bow, the other on the arrow f135; hereby signifying, that though the king would draw the bow in battle, the Lord, whom the prophet represented, would give the success; and that it would be by his help, and through his blessing on his arms, that he would obtain victory over his enemies.

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