Why Did Elisha Instruct the King of Israel to Feed Captured Aramean Soldiers Instead of Executing Them? The account of Elisha advising the king of Israel to show kindness to captured Aramean soldiers (2 Kings 6:8–23) stands out as one of the most powerful demonstrations of mercy in the Old … Continue reading Why did Elisha instruct the king of Israel to feed captured Aramean soldiers instead of executing them, and what does this show about mercy?