An Evil Conscience
2 Kings 3:10
And the king of Israel said, Alas! that the LORD has called these three kings together, to deliver them into the hand of Moab!


And the King of Israel said, Alas! that the Lord hath called these three kings, etc.!

1. Trouble awakens the evil conscience.

2. The evil conscience takes the darkest view of the actions of God.

3. The evil conscience is glad to shelter itself by associating with others. (See excellent remarks in Krummacher.) - J.O.



Parallel Verses
KJV: And the king of Israel said, Alas! that the LORD hath called these three kings together, to deliver them into the hand of Moab!

WEB: The king of Israel said, "Alas! For Yahweh has called these three kings together to deliver them into the hand of Moab."




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