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Raw Blame History

wept over him

"wept because Elisha was sick". Elisha assures him that he will have three victories over Aram.

My father, my father

Elisha was not the king's literal father. King Joash used this term as a sign of respect.

the chariots of Israel and the horsemen are taking you away

"the chariots of Israel and the horsemen are taking you to heaven". See 2 Kings 2:11-12.

the horsemen

"the drivers of the chariots"