2Ki 1:9-14 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for 2Kgs 1:9-10: 1:9-10 The arrogant words of the army captain contained a contradiction, which Elijah pointed out: If Elijah was a man of God (i.e., God’s prophet), then his authority was from God and to ignore him was to invite peril (Deut 18:15-19 ). • Fire often symbolizes the presence of God in the Scriptures (see Exod 3:1-6 ; 19:18 ; cp. 1 Kgs 18:38 ). • Fifty soldiers was a common grouping (1 Kgs 18:4 ); here it indicates a division within Israel’s military organization.

a1:9-10►

bDeut 18:15-19►

cExod 3:1-6►

d19:18►

e1 Kgs 18:38►

f1 Kgs 18:4►

g1:11-13►

h1:13-14►

‏ 2 Kings 1:9-14

Summary for 2Kgs 1:9-10: 1:9-10 ^a The arrogant words of the army captain contained a contradiction, which Elijah pointed out: If Elijah was a man of God (i.e., God’s prophet), then his authority was from God and to ignore him was to invite peril (Deut 18:15-19 ^b).

• Fire often symbolizes the presence of God in the Scriptures (see Exod 3:1-6 ^c; 19:18 ^d; cp. 1 Kgs 18:38 ^e).

• Fifty soldiers was a common grouping (1 Kgs 18:4 ^f); here it indicates a division within Israel’s military organization.
Summary for 2Kgs 1:11-13: 1:11-13 ^g Report of what happened to the previous contingent had apparently reached the king.
Summary for 2Kgs 1:13-14: 1:13-14 ^h In contrast to the first two officers, the third commander pleaded for mercy before Elijah and God.