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John Gill's Exposition on 2 Kings 2:18

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John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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And when they came again to him, for he tarried at Jericho, etc.] Waiting their return to hear the report they made: which when they had, he said unto them, did I not say unto you, go not? assuring them it would be fruitless, and to no purpose; though this search of theirs served both to confirm the assumption of Elijah, and the truth of Elisha being a prophet of the Lord.
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