14<\/strong>. As the Lord of hosts liveth<\/em> ] Probably the use of this expression is due to the circumstances. Jehovah, set before the Jews as the Lord of the armies both of heaven and of earth, would be fitly spoken of by this title at this time. There were three armies together all reduced to the greatest straits, and brought to sue for help to the prophet of the Lord. It was a fit opportunity for pointing out that though armies may be gathered, yet the issue of their undertaking is in His hands alone. He is the living God, all others are no gods.<\/p>\n were it not that I regard the presence of Jehoshaphat<\/em> ] Thus the prophet continues the same thought. Jehovah, the Lord of hosts, is specially the protector of His people. When they are in danger, and cry to Him, He heareth them. And the prophet is the representative of God. Jehoshaphat joins in the appeal, and for his sake mercy is extended to the less deserving also.<\/p>\n I would not look toward thee, nor see thee<\/em> ] There is no sense employed with less labour to the possessor than that of sight. Hence the expression here used implies that Elisha would not have made the faintest effort for Jehoram’s sake alone.<\/p>\n Verse 14<\/span>. Were it not that I regard the presence of Jehoshaphat<\/B><\/I>] He worshipped the true God; Jehoram was an idolater.<\/P> <\/p>\n Jehoshaphat the king of Judah, <\/B>whom I reverence and love for his virtue and piety. <\/P> <\/p>\n Elisha said, as the Lord of hosts liveth, before whom I stand<\/strong>,…. Whose minster and prophet he was, to whom he prayed, and whose service he was ready to perform:<\/p>\n surely, were it not that I regard the presence of Jehoshaphat the king of Judah<\/strong>; revere him not only as a king, but as a pious prince, and a worshipper of the true God:<\/p>\n I would not look toward thee, nor see thee<\/strong>; give him no countenance at all, pay no regard to his request, not so much as to look at him in a civil way; but turn away his face from him with contempt and disdain, as unworthy to be conversed with by a prophet of the Lord.<\/p>\n (14) Before whom I stand.<\/strong>As a minister. (Comp. 1Ki. 17:1<\/span>; 1Ki. 18:15<\/span>.)<\/p>\n Surely.<\/strong>K (for); used as in 2Ki. 3:10<\/span> (I cry, alas! I thus swear, for<\/em>, &c.). Jehoshaphat is accepted because of his faithful dependence on Jehovah (2Ki. 3:11<\/span>). Jehoram still maintained or tolerated the cultus of Bethel and Dan. (See 2Ki. 3:3<\/span>.)<\/p>\n Regard the presence.<\/strong>Literally, lift the face<\/em>. (Comp. Gen. 19:21<\/span>; Gen. 32:21<\/span>.)<\/p>\n 2Ki 3:14 And Elisha said, [As] the LORD of hosts liveth, before whom I stand, surely, were it not that I regard the presence of Jehoshaphat the king of Judah, I would not look toward thee, nor see thee.<\/p>\n Ver. 14. As the Lord of hosts liveth, before whom I stand.<\/strong> ] As his servant; and therefore may not fear the face of any mortal wight, be he never so great a king or kaiser. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Surely, were it not that I regard the presence.<\/strong> ] So saith the Lord to the world of wicked ones, concerning his saints and servants mixed among them. The scaffold standeth but only for the building’s sake; the hedge for the grain’s sake: when the building is finished, the scaffold is taken down; when the grain is ripe, the hedge is burned; so here.<\/p>\n before, &c. Implying Elisha’s priesthood. <\/p>\n not look. Jehoram was wicked in himself (2Ki 3:2), as well as being the son of Ahab. Elisha less austere later (2Ki 6). <\/p>\n As the Lord: 2Ki 5:16, 1Ki 17:1, 1Ki 18:15 <\/p>\n I regard: 2Ch 17:3-9, 2Ch 19:3, 2Ch 19:4, Psa 15:4 <\/p>\n I would not look: 1Sa 15:26-31, 1Ki 14:5-18, 1Ki 21:20, Jer 1:18, Dan 5:17-23, Mat 22:16 <\/p>\n Reciprocal: 2Ki 8:4 – all the great Pro 28:4 – but Eze 20:31 – and shall<\/p>\n 2Ki 3:14. Were it not that I regard the presence of Jehoshaphat Whom I reverence and love for his piety, and therefore for his sake will inquire of the Lord for you all. It is good being with those who possess Gods favour and the love of his people. Wicked men often fare the better for the friendship and society of good men.<\/p>\n 3:14 And Elisha said, [As] the LORD of hosts liveth, before whom I stand, surely, were it not that I regard the presence of Jehoshaphat the king of Judah, I would {k} not look toward thee, nor see thee.<\/p>\n (k) God suffers his word to be declared to the wicked because of the godly that are among them.<\/p>\n And Elisha said, [As] the LORD of hosts liveth, before whom I stand, surely, were it not that I regard the presence of Jehoshaphat the king of Judah, I would not look toward thee, nor see thee. 14. 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Fuente: Adam Clarke’s Commentary and Critical Notes on the Bible<\/b><\/i><\/h4>\n
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Fuente: John Trapp’s Complete Commentary (Old and New Testaments)<\/b><\/i><\/h4>\n
Fuente: Companion Bible Notes, Appendices and Graphics<\/b><\/i><\/h4>\n
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