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| Elisha’s reply is way out of character for that day and age. His response is to not kill them but to “Set food and water before them so that they may eat and drink; and let them go to their master.” (II Kings 6:22b.) This act is in direct opposition to all the customs of that age—the custom of that time would be to kill your enemies. IF you would take prisoners they would be forever your slaves. (2). This story stands out like an isolated mountain peak, high above the moral level of those days, and connects directly with the message Jesus would bring to the earth many years later. END NOTES: 1 Word Biblical Commentary #13 II Kings 2 The Interpreters Bible #3 WORKSHEET: Once Upon A Time There Was A King… 2 Kings 6:8-10 And The King Got Ticked Off… Verses 11-14 Meanwhile, Back At Home With God’s Man And His Administrative Assistant… Verses 15-17 Now God’s Man Had A Plan… Verses 18-19 And The King Of Israel Had A Plan… Verses 20-22 Eat, Drink And Be Merry!!??? Verse 23a And They All Lived Happily (For A Few More Years) Verse 23b Download Worksheet - printable pdf |
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