2 Kings 6:21

And the king of Israel said unto Elisha, when he saw them, My father, shall I smite them? shall I smite them?

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Other Translations for 2 Kings 6:21

BSB
And when the king of Israel saw them, he asked Elisha, "My father, shall I kill them? Shall I kill them?"
AKJV
And the king of Israel said to Elisha, when he saw them, My father, shall I smite them? shall I smite them?
CPDV
And the king of Israel, when he had seen them, said to Elisha, "My father, should I not strike them?"
ERV
And the king of Israel said unto Elisha, when he saw them, My father; shall I smite them? shall I smite them?
NHEB
The king of Israel said to Elisha, when he saw them, "My father, shall I strike them? Shall I strike them?"
SMT
And the king of Israel will say to Elisha when he saw them, Shall I strike? shall I strike, my father?

Commentary for 2 Kings 6:21

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 2 Kings 6:21
Summary
Israelite king seeks permission to destroy captured enemies
Place
Samaria
Event
King asks about striking prisoners
Estimated Time Period
c. 850 BC
Category
Narrative