2 Kings 8:8 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And the king said unto Hazael, Take a present in thine hand, and go, meet the man of God, and enquire of the LORD by him, saying, Shall I recover of this disease?

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

The king said to Hazael, 'Take a gift with you and go meet the man of God. Ask the LORD through him, saying, Will I recover from this sickness?'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is showing us King Ben-Hadad of Syria asking his servant to bring a gift to the prophet Elisha and find out if God will heal him from his illness.

📚 Historical Context

This takes place during the reign of King Ben-Hadad II of Syria, who had become seriously ill. In ancient times, it was common practice to bring gifts when consulting prophets or holy men, as a sign of respect and to seek their favor. Elisha was known throughout the region as a powerful prophet of the God of Israel.

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