2 Kings 13:23

The Lord had compassion, and would not destroy them as yet The several expressions, of nearly the same import, used in this verse, call upon us to admire the triumphs of divine goodness in the deliverance of such a provoking people. He foresaw they would destroy themselves at last; but, as yet, he would reprieve them, and give them space to repent. The slowness of God's processes against sinners must be construed to the advancement of his mercy, not the impeachment of his justice. Neither cast them from his presence as yet From the land of Canaan, to which the peculiar presence of God, and his public and solemn worship, were now confined.