2 Kings 7:17Conservative English VersionThe king of Israel had put his chief officer in charge of the gate, but he died when the people trampled him as they rushed out of the city. See the chapter |
Then he sent a messenger to Elisha. Elisha was home at the time, and the important leaders of Israel were meeting with him. Even before the king's messenger arrived, Elisha told the leaders, "That murderer is sending someone to cut off my head. When you see him coming, shut the door and don't let him in. I'm sure the king himself will be right behind him."