Drink Quote by Bible
“And the king of Israel said unto Elisha, when he saw them, My father, shall I smite them? shall I smite them? And he answered, Thou shalt not smite them: wouldest thou smite those whom thou hast taken captive with thy sword and with thy bow? set bread and water before them, that they may eat and drink, and go to their master.”
About This Quote
Source Bible: 2 Kings 4:1-3, Hebrew Bible, 9th century BC
Elisha urges compassion over violence, offering sustenance to captives rather than killing them.
In simple terms: Show mercy, feed the needy.
Key Takeaway
Choose compassion over retaliation.
Themes
compassion
leadership
humanity
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
moral
historical
When to use this quote
- war
- prisoners
- humanitarian aid
- military orders
Key Concepts
ethical dilemma
conflict resolution
Questions to Reflect On
- How would you act when ordered to harm innocents?
- What alternatives exist to force?
A Different Perspective
Violence may be seen as necessary in some cultures.
