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2 Kings 6 Introduction

Structure and Formatting

This chapter continues the section of the book that describes the miracles and prophecies of Elisha. 1. Elisha makes an iron axe head float (1–7) 2. Elisha warns the Israelite king where the Arameans will attack (8–12) 3. Elisha blinds and traps Aramean soldiers (13–23) 4. Elisha prophesies the end of a siege and famine (6:24–7:20)

Religious and Cultural Concepts in This Chapter

Why did the king of Israel want to execute Elisha for the terrible famine in Samaria?

In 6:31, after the king of Israel realizes how terrible the famine is in Samaria because of the Aramean siege, he swears that he will have Elisha executed that day. It is not entirely clear why the king blamed Elisha for the famine. Interpreters have suggested several possibilities.- Some suggest that the king was angry with Elisha because he knew that Elisha could do miracles, but he had not done a miracle to end the siege or famine.- Others suggest that the king blamed Yahweh for the siege and famine (what he says in 6:27 may indicate that), and so he was hostile to Elisha as Yahweh’s prophet and representative.- Still others suggest that since Elisha had encouraged resistance to Aram by telling the king the Arameans’ military plans in advance, the king blamed Elisha for the massive invasion that the Arameans ultimately launched against his kingdom.However, since the reason is uncertain, we recommend that you do not suggest in the text of your translation why the king felt that Elisha was responsible for the famine.

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