Bible Commentary

Yet the LORD would not destroy Judah for David his servant’s sake, as he promised him to give him always a light, [and] to his children. 19. Yet [R.V. Howbeit ] the Lord would not destroy ] The R.V. has adopted the rendering of Chronicles, where the original is the same as here. as he … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Kings 8:19”

And he walked in the way of the kings of Israel, as did the house of Ahab: for the daughter of Ahab was his wife: and he did evil in the sight of the LORD. 18. as did the house of Ahab ] Jehoshaphat’s friendship and alliance with Ahab’s house brought the ways of Israel … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Kings 8:18”

Thirty and two years old was he when he began to reign; and he reigned eight years in Jerusalem. 17. when he began to reign ] The narrative of the Chronicler (2Ch 21:2-4) tells how at the commencement of his reign Jehoram slew his seven brothers as well as some of the princes of Israel. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Kings 8:17”

And in the fifth year of Joram the son of Ahab king of Israel, Jehoshaphat [being] then king of Judah, Jehoram the son of Jehoshaphat king of Judah began to reign. 16 24. Jehoram, the son of Jehoshaphat king of Judah. His wars with Edom and Libnah (2Ch 21:1-20) 16. In the fifth year of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Kings 8:16”

And it came to pass on the morrow, that he took a thick cloth, and dipped [it] in water, and spread [it] on his face, so that he died: and Hazael reigned in his stead. 15. on the morrow ] He would not tarry. The means he employed was probably the coverlet of the bed, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Kings 8:15”

So he departed from Elisha, and came to his master; who said to him, What said Elisha to thee? And he answered, He told me [that] thou shouldest surely recover. 14. So [R.V. Then ] he departed from Elisha ] The last words of the prophet had shewn him that his whole aim was clear … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Kings 8:14”

And Hazael said, But what, [is] thy servant a dog, that he should do this great thing? And Elisha answered, The LORD hath showed me that thou [shalt be] king over Syria. 13. And Hazael said, But what, is thy servant a dog, that he should do this great thing? ] R.V. And Hazael said, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Kings 8:13”

And Hazael said, Why weepeth my lord? And he answered, Because I know the evil that thou wilt do unto the children of Israel: their strongholds wilt thou set on fire, and their young men wilt thou slay with the sword, and wilt dash their children, and rip up their women with child. 12. and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Kings 8:12”

And he settled his countenance steadfastly, until he was ashamed: and the man of God wept. 11. And he settled his countenance stedfastly ] The R.V. adds ‘upon him’ in italics. This no doubt is the sense. Elisha fixed a stedfast gaze on the messenger. ‘The seer of God descries more in Hazael than he … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Kings 8:11”

And Elisha said unto him, Go, say unto him, Thou mayest certainly recover: howbeit the LORD hath showed me that he shall surely die. 10. Go, say unto him, Thou mayest certainly [R.V. shalt surely ] recover ] This is not the translation of the Hebrew text ( Kethib) but of the marginal reading [ … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Kings 8:10”