Verse 14
(14) He died.—Rather, he was to die.
Came down to him—i.e., to his house. Comp, the Note on 2 Kings 5:24; 2 Kings 6:33.
Wept over his face.—As he lay on the bed.
O my father, my father.—Comp, the Note on 2 Kings 2:12. Joash laments the approaching loss of his best counsellor and helper. The prophet, by his teaching and his prayers, as well as by his sage counsel and wonder-working powers, had been more to Israel than chariots and horsemen.
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