Bible Commentary

Let us go, we pray thee, unto Jordan, and take thence every man a beam, and let us make us a place there, where we may dwell. And he answered, Go ye. 2. take thence every man a beam ] The Jordan valley was well timbered. We see from this, as from previous passages, that … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Kings 6:2”

And the sons of the prophets said unto Elisha, Behold now, the place where we dwell with thee is too strait for us. Ch. 2Ki 6:1-7. Elisha causeth an axe lost in the river to float (Not in Chronicles) 1. And the sons of the prophets said unto Elisha ] There is nothing to indicate … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Kings 6:1”

The leprosy therefore of Naaman shall cleave unto thee, and unto thy seed forever. And he went out from his presence a leper [as white] as snow. 27. The leprosy therefore of Naaman shall cleave unto thee ] ‘Oh heavy talents of Gehazi’, says Bishop Hall, ‘oh the horror of this one unchangeable suit How … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Kings 5:27”

And he said unto him, Went not mine heart [with thee], when the man turned again from his chariot to meet thee? [Is it] a time to receive money, and to receive garments, and oliveyards, and vineyards, and sheep, and oxen, and menservants, and maidservants? 26. Went not mine heart with thee] The Hebrew has … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Kings 5:26”

But he went in, and stood before his master. And Elisha said unto him, Whence [comest thou], Gehazi? And he said, Thy servant went no whither. 25. and stood before his master ] He would let his absence be as little noted as possible. In the East the servants are usually kept in waiting. Hence … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Kings 5:25”

And when he came to the tower, he took [them] from their hand, and bestowed [them] in the house: and he let the men go, and they departed. 24. when he came to the tower ] R.V. hill. The word (Heb., Ophel) is often used in connexion with the description of the wall of Jerusalem … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Kings 5:24”

And Naaman said, Be content, take two talents. And he urged him, and bound two talents of silver in two bags, with two changes of garments, and laid [them] upon two of his servants; and they bore [them] before him. 23. bound two talents of silver in two bags ] The money was put into … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Kings 5:23”

And he said, All [is] well. My master hath sent me, saying, Behold, even now there be come to me from mount Ephraim two young men of the sons of the prophets: give them, I pray thee, a talent of silver, and two changes of garments. 22. My master hath sent me ] Naaman would … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Kings 5:22”

So Gehazi followed after Naaman. And when Naaman saw [him] running after him, he lighted down from the chariot to meet him, and said, [Is] all well? 21. And when Naaman saw him [R.V. one ] running after him ] On an Eastern road the travellers were not numerous, and any one in hot pursuit … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Kings 5:21”

But Gehazi, the servant of Elisha the man of God, said, Behold, my master hath spared Naaman this Syrian, in not receiving at his hands that which he brought: but, [as] the LORD liveth, I will run after him, and take somewhat of him. 20 27. Gehazi’s lies and their punishment (Not in Chronicles) 20. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Kings 5:20”