To Damascus; either to the city, or rather to the kingdom, of Damascus, by comparing 2 Kings 8:9; as Samaria, which properly was the name of the city, is sometimes the name of the kingdom; of which See Poole on "1 Kings 13:32". Hither he came by the special direction of the Spirit, and under God's protection, upon the errand here following.
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2 Kings 8:7
7 And Elisha came to Damascus; and Benhadad the king of Syria was sick; and it was told him, saying, The man of God is come hither.