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John Trapp Complete Commentary

2 Kings 7:9

Then they said one to another, We do not well: this day [is] a day of good tidings, and we hold our peace: if we tarry till the morning light, some mischief will come upon us: now therefore come, that we may go and tell the king's household.

Ver. 9. Then they said.] At length they bethink themselves of better; yet more for fear of danger, than care of community.

This day is a day of good tidings, &c.] We are worthy to be shut out of the city gates as lepers, if the respects to the public good do not oversway us in all our desires and demeanours.

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