Bible Commentary

And when the sons of the prophets which [were] to view at Jericho saw him, they said, The spirit of Elijah doth rest on Elisha. And they came to meet him, and bowed themselves to the ground before him. 15. which were to view at Jericho ] R.V. which were at Jericho over against him. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Kings 2:15”

And he took the mantle of Elijah that fell from him, and smote the waters, and said, Where [is] the LORD God of Elijah? and when he also had smitten the waters, they parted hither and thither: and Elisha went over. 14. and smote the waters ] He acts upon the faith that he would … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Kings 2:14”

He took up also the mantle of Elijah that fell from him, and went back, and stood by the bank of Jordan; 13. He took up also the mantle of Elijah ] Not with any view of using it as clothing, but as a precious memento of the departed master, and as a sort of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Kings 2:13”

And Elisha saw [it], and he cried, My father, my father, the chariot of Israel, and the horsemen thereof. And he saw him no more: and he took hold of his own clothes, and rent them in two pieces. 12. My father, my father ] That this title of affection was given by the younger … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Kings 2:12”

And it came to pass, as they still went on, and talked, that, behold, [there appeared] a chariot of fire, and horses of fire, and parted them both asunder; and Elijah went up by a whirlwind into heaven. 11. as they still went on, and talked ] Elisha is to remain to the last. And … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Kings 2:11”

And he said, Thou hast asked a hard thing: [nevertheless], if thou see me [when I am] taken from thee, it shall be so unto thee; but if not, it shall not be [so]. 10. Thou hast asked a hard thing ] Because it was not Elijah’s to bestow. He knew that except for God’s … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Kings 2:10”

And it came to pass, when they were gone over, that Elijah said unto Elisha, Ask what I shall do for thee, before I be taken away from thee. And Elisha said, I pray thee, let a double portion of thy spirit be upon me. 9. when they were gone over ] Or, with margin … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Kings 2:9”

And Elijah took his mantle, and wrapped [it] together, and smote the waters, and they were divided hither and thither, so that they two went over on dry ground. 8. And Elijah took his mantle ] In 2Ki 1:8 the mantle was not mentioned, but the word here is the same as in Zec 13:4, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Kings 2:8”

And fifty men of the sons of the prophets went, and stood to view afar off: and they two stood by Jordan. 7. And fifty men ] It is not without surprise that we come at one single centre upon so large a body of men devoting themselves to a holy life in the service … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Kings 2:7”

And Elijah said unto him, Tarry, I pray thee, here; for the LORD hath sent me to Jordan. And he said, [As] the LORD liveth, and [as] thy soul liveth, I will not leave thee. And they two went on. 6. to Jordan ] The journey tends across the river to that part of the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Kings 2:6”