“the king of Israel.” Jehoram was reigning over Israel at this time (cp. 2 Kings 3:6).

“My father.” Here used as “mentor,” “guide,” or perhaps better here, “authority.”

[For more information on the uses of “father” in the Bible, see commentary on Genesis 4:20. For information on the disciples of a Rabbi being called his “sons,” see commentary on Matthew 12:27. For information on the disciples of a Rabbi being called “orphans” if the Rabbi died or left the area, see commentary on John 14:18, “orphans.”]

“should I strike them down, should I strike them down?” The king of Israel is very excited here.