2 Kings 13:14-21
13:14 a Jehoash wept over Elisha, showing that a faint glow of spiritual consciousness still existed in him.• the chariots and charioteers of Israel: Jehoash’s tribute to Elisha is reminiscent of Elisha’s words at Elijah’s departure (2:12 b).
Summary for 2Kgs 13:15-17: 13:15-17 c Elisha laid his own hands on the king’s hands: This act conveyed spiritual empowerment for the upcoming battle with the Arameans at Aphek.
• Aphek was situated east of the Sea of Galilee (1 Kgs 20:26 d), thus the eastern window faced the place where the battle would take place.
Summary for 2Kgs 13:18-19: 13:18-19 e Jehoash failed to act on his knowledge that the arrows signified victory over Aram (13:17 f). By striking the ground only three times, he unwittingly limited his own success against the Arameans; final victory came only later in the days of his son Jeroboam II (14:25-28 g).
Summary for 2Kgs 13:20-21: 13:20-21 h Elisha’s death provides an opportunity to relate one final story about the prophet.
• The Moabite raiders apparently timed their incursions into Israel to coincide with the early harvest and to precede the summer’s heat.
• The dead man revived as his body touched Elisha’s bones, a sign that Elisha’s prophecy would come true. Weakened Israel (13:7 i) would revive and repel the Aramean invaders (13:25 j; 14:25 k; cp. Ezek 37:1-14 l).
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