Wesley's Explanatory Notes on 2 Kings 2:16

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John Wesley (1703–1791) · 18th-century historical commentary
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Strong men - Able to take such a journey. Lest, &c. - They thought, either that God had not finally taken him away from them, but only for a time; or that God had only taken away his soul, and that his body was cast down into some place, which they desired to seek, that they might give it an honourable burial. 4 Kings (2 Kings) 2:17

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