2017-06-21 20:50:04 +00:00
# wept over him
2024-01-19 20:07:31 +00:00
"wept because Elisha was sick". The king of Israel is upset when Elisha is dying. Elisha assures him that he will have three victories over Aram.
2017-06-21 20:50:04 +00:00
# My father, my father
2017-06-21 20:47:54 +00:00
Elisha was not the king's literal father. King Joash used this term as a sign of respect.
2017-06-21 20:50:04 +00:00
# the chariots of Israel and the horsemen are taking you away
2024-01-19 20:07:31 +00:00
"the chariots of Israel and the horsemen are taking you to heaven". This is a reference to Elijah going to heaven in 2 Kings 2:11-12. Joash uses this phrase to say that Elisha was going to die.
2017-06-21 20:50:04 +00:00
# the horsemen
2017-06-21 20:47:54 +00:00
2024-01-19 20:07:31 +00:00
"the drivers of the chariots"
2017-06-24 00:15:21 +00:00