Bible Commentary

Then they said one to another, We do not well: this day [is] a day of good tidings, and we hold our peace: if we tarry till the morning light, some mischief will come upon us: now therefore come, that we may go and tell the king’s household. 9. We do not well ] Although … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Kings 7:9”

And when these lepers came to the uttermost part of the camp, they went into one tent, and did eat and drink, and carried thence silver, and gold, and raiment, and went and hid [it]; and came again, and entered into another tent, and carried thence [also], and went and hid [it]. 8. they went … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Kings 7:8”

Wherefore they arose and fled in the twilight, and left their tents, and their horses, and their asses, even the camp as it [was], and fled for their life. To save their lives; which they fancied to be in such present and extreme danger, that they durst not stay to take away any of their … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Kings 7:7”

For the Lord had made the host of the Syrians to hear a noise of chariots, and a noise of horses, [even] the noise of a great host: and they said one to another, Lo, the king of Israel hath hired against us the kings of the Hittites, and the kings of the Egyptians, to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Kings 7:6”

And they rose up in the twilight, to go unto the camp of the Syrians: and when they were come to the uttermost part of the camp of Syria, behold, [there was] no man there. 5. in the twilight ] This must be evening twilight. For in verse 9 they blame themselves for tarrying until … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Kings 7:5”

If we say, We will enter into the city, then the famine [is] in the city, and we shall die there: and if we sit still here, we die also. Now therefore come, and let us fall unto the host of the Syrians: if they save us alive, we shall live; and if they kill … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Kings 7:4”

And there were four leprous men at the entering in of the gate: and they said one to another, Why sit we here until we die? 3 11. Four lepers discover that the Syrian camp is deserted, and bring word unto the city (Not in Chronicles) 3. at the entering in of the gate ] … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Kings 7:3”

Then a lord on whose hand the king leaned answered the man of God, and said, Behold, [if] the LORD would make windows in heaven, might this thing be? And he said, Behold, thou shalt see [it] with thine eyes, but shalt not eat thereof. 2. Then a lord ] R.V. the captain. This is … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Kings 7:2”

Then Elisha said, Hear ye the word of the LORD; Thus saith the LORD, Tomorrow about this time [shall] a measure of fine flour [be sold] for a shekel, and two measures of barley for a shekel, in the gate of Samaria. Ch. 2Ki 7:1. Hear ye the word of the Lord ] Having seen … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Kings 7:1”

And while he yet talked with them, behold, the messenger came down unto him: and he said, Behold, this evil [is] of the LORD; what should I wait for the LORD any longer? 33. while he yet talked with them ] He had hardly explained his knowledge and his wish before action became necessary. The … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Kings 6:33”