05.13.2015 Old Testament: 2Ki 6.21–23

To read the Bible in a year, read Second Kings 6–8 on May 13, In the year of our Lord 2015

By Don Ruhl

Elisha led the blind army of the Syrians right into the capitol of Israel, the city of Samaria. Watch what the king wanted to do, but also observe what Elisha said to do,

Now when the king of Israel saw them, he said to Elisha, “My father, shall I kill them? Shall I kill them?” But he answered, “You shall not kill them. Would you kill those whom you have taken captive with your sword and your bow? Set food and water before them, that they may eat and drink and go to their master.” Then he prepared a great feast for them; and after they ate and drank, he sent them away and they went to their master. So the bands of Syrian raiders came no more into the land of Israel (2 Kings 6.21–23). 

There is a time for war and a time for killing, but there is also a time for peace and a time for living. Wise is he who knows when the time is for each.