Verse 14
SICKNESS, DEATH, AND BURIAL OF ELISHA, 2 Kings 13:14-21.
14. Elisha was fallen sick The last notice of this prophet was where he sent one of his disciples to anoint Jehu king. 2 Kings 9:1-3. During all the bloody period that had intervened he seems to have retired from public affairs.
Joash… came down unto him The mortal sickness of this distinguished prophet was soon known throughout the land, and touched the heart of the king. Joash knew that his grandfather Jehu had been anointed by authority from this prophet, and he could not but have the highest reverence for him.
Wept over his face That is, wept as he bent over the prostrate form of the man of God as he lay sick upon his couch.
My father! the chariot of Israel See note on 2 Kings 2:12. Joash, by that deathbed, seemed to feel that a power was passing away from Israel mightier than horses and chariots. He had been to Israel better than weapons of war against Syria.
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