2 Kings 6:33

And while he yet talked with them, behold, the messenger came down unto him: and he said, Behold, this evil is of the LORD; what should I wait for the LORD any longer?

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Other Translations for 2 Kings 6:33

BSB
While Elisha was still speaking with them, the messenger came down to him. And the king said, "This calamity is from the LORD. Why should I wait for the LORD any longer?"
AKJV
And while he yet talked with them, behold, the messenger came down to him: and he said, Behold, this evil is of the LORD; what should I wait for the LORD any longer?
CPDV
While he was still speaking to them, the messenger appeared who was sent to him. And he said: "Behold, such a great evil is from the Lord! What more should I expect from the Lord?"
ERV
And while he yet talked with them, behold, the messenger came down unto him: and he said, Behold, this evil is of the LORD; why should I wait for the LORD any longer?
NHEB
While he was still talking with them, look, the messenger came down to him. Then he said, "Look, this disaster is from the LORD. Why should I wait for the LORD any longer?"
SMT
While yet speaking with them, behold, the messenger will come down to him: and he will say, Behold, this evil from Jehovah; what more shall I wait for Jehovah?

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Kings 6:33

AndwhileheyettalkedH1696VerbwiththembeholdthemessengerH4397Noun MasculinecamedownH3381VerbuntohimandhesaidH559VerbBeholdthisevilH7451isoftheLORDH3068Proper NamewhatshouldIwaitH3176VerbfortheLORDH3068Proper Nameanylonger

Commentary for 2 Kings 6:33

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Overview of 2 Kings 6:33
Summary
King despairs that divine deliverance no longer possible
Place
Samaria
Event
King questions continuing to seek God
Estimated Time Period
c. 850 BC
Category
Lament