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What does 2 Kings 5:7 mean?

When the king of Israel read the letter, he tore his clothes and said, 'Am I God? Can I give life or take it away? Why is this man asking me to heal someone? He's just looking for an excuse to pick a fight with me.' 2 Kings 5:7 - Modern Text Bible

(The king of Israel panics, thinking this is a political trap. He knows he can't heal anyone and fears this will start a conflict.)