1 Kings 19:16-17
Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon
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1 Kings 19:16-17. And, Jehu the son of Nimshi shalt thou anoint to be king over Israel: and Elisha the son of Shaphat of Abelmeholah shalt thou anoint to be prophet in thy room. And it shall come to pass, that him that escapeth the sword of Hazuel shall Jehu slay: and him that escapeth from the sword of Jehu shall Elisha slay.
God heard the prayer that Elijah had prayed against Israel, for it was really a prayer against the people who had forsaken the Lord their God. There are times when men, who are most tender of heart, feel as if they must take God’s side against sinners. But the Lord also comforted Elijah with good news: -