Thematic Bible: God appoints
Thematic Bible
Afflictions » God appoints
“Behold, how happy and fortunate is the man whom God reproves,
So do not despise or reject the discipline of the Almighty [subjecting you to trial and suffering].
While Elisha was still talking with them, the messenger came down to him [followed by the king] and the king said, “This evil [situation] is from the Lord! Why should I wait for [help from] the Lord any longer?”
Verse Concepts
“For affliction does not come forth from the dust,
Nor does trouble spring forth from the ground.