Final Acts of Elisha. II Kings 13

 

II Kings 13, Final Acts of Elisha

 

There is nothing quite as boring as sin after a while. The man who starts drinking reaches the day when he is a drunkard; and at that point, he is as boring as anyone can possibly be. The same thing is true of any individual who indulges in sin.

Jeroboam is the one who instituted calf-worship in Israel. He led Israel away from the worship of the true God. Ahab and Jezebel began the worship of Baal. Jehoahaz, like his father Jehu, does not go into Ball worship, nor was he like Ahab and Jezebel. He does go as far as Jeroboam did. Because of Israel’s sin, God allowed the king of Syria to come against Israel. Jehoahaz knew he was in danger and in trouble. So, in fear he turned to the Lord.

The minute the king called upon Him, He heard and answered prayer! He delivered the people from Syria’s oppression.

We see the goodness of the Lord in the life of Jehoahaz. But the king and his people went on in sin, and they continued their idol worship, The king of Syria so destroyed the defense of Jehoahaz that he was never able to properly defend his kingdom again. After Jehoahaz died Jehoash reigns over Israel. This king bears the same name as the king of Judah.

It was at this time that Elisha fell sick; it was the illness that brought death to him. Elisha had been a tremendous help to the king, and he was heartbroken when the prophet became ill.

Jehoash is not noted for his faith. Although he wept over the prophet who was dying. He did not believe God was going to give him the victory over Syria. Because of his lack of faith, he struck the ground with his arrows only three times. Discouragement caused him to quit. As his faith, so was it done unto him – three times God gave him victory.

 

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J. Vernon McGee Commentary and Nelson’s Quick Reference Commentary.