And he settled his countenance stedfastly, until he was ashamed: and the man of God wept.
Elisha stared at him intensely for a long time, until Hazael became uncomfortable and ashamed. Then the man of God began to weep.
The prophet Elisha stared deeply at Hazael until the man felt ashamed, and then Elisha wept because he could see the terrible future that awaited.
📚 Historical Context
In the historical context of 2 Kings, Elisha the prophet is meeting with Hazael, a servant of the king of Syria, who has come to inquire about the king's illness. Elisha stares intently at Hazael because he has foreseen through divine revelation the violent acts Hazael will later commit against Israel as king. This scene occurs during the 9th century BC in the divided kingdom era, highlighting the role of prophets in warning nations amid geopolitical conflicts.
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