1 sn The two brief episodes recorded in vv. 19-25 demonstrate Elisha’s authority and prove that he is the legitimate prophetic heir of Elijah. He has the capacity to bring life and blessing to those who recognize his authority, or death and judgment to those who reject him.
2 tn Heb “and he struck down all the remaining ones to Ahab in Samaria until he destroyed him.”
3 tn Heb “according to the word of the
3 tn Heb “and came to.”
4 tn Heb “went up from Tirzah and arrived in Samaria and attacked Shallum son of Jabesh in Samaria.”