열왕기하 2:3-4 KRV

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 2:3

The sons of the prophets that were at Bethel (On the expression, "sons of the prophets," see the comment upon 1 Kings 20:35 .) The institution of the "schools of the prophets," or theological colleges where young prophets were brought up, is usually assigned to Samuel, one of whose habitual residences for a part of the year was Bethel ( 1 Samuel 7:16 ). Probably he had established a "school" there which continued to this time. Came forth to Elisha, and said unto him . The students did... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 2:3-7

The sons of the prophets. It is surely instructive to find, even in godless Israel, these numerous bands of young men, congregated under prophetic oversight, and receiving sacred instruction. The origin of "schools of the prophets" seems traceable to Samuel ( 1 Samuel 19:20 ). But the order took a new impulse under Elijah. "The companies of the prophets now reappear, bound by a still closer connection with Elijah than they had been with Samuel. Then they were 'companies, bands, of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 2:4

And Elijah said unto him, Tarry here, I pray thee . The first trial of Elisha's fidelity is followed by a second. The master suggests his tarrying at Bethel, the sacred center, where he will have the company of the "sons of the prophets," and will not be companionless, as perhaps he would have been at Gilgal. He himself is ordered to take a second journey, longer and rougher than the first. For the Lord hath sent me to Jericho. Will it not be better that Elisha shall spare himself the long... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Kings 2:3

Came forth to Elisha - It does not appear that any interchange of speech took place between “the sons of the prophets” (see the marginal reference note) and Elijah; but independent revelations had been made to the two “schools” at Bethel and Jericho 2 Kings 2:5, and also to Elisha, with respect to Elijah’s coming removal.From thy head - i. e. from his position as teacher and master. The teacher sat on an elevated seat, so that his feet were level with the heads of his pupils (compare Acts... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Kings 2:3

2 Kings 2:3. The sons of the prophets that were at Beth-el In these very corrupt times God did not wholly forsake the Israelites, but continued the schools of the prophets among them, in which men were trained up and employed in the exercises of religion, and to which good people resorted to solemnize the feasts of the Lord with prayer and hearing portions of the law read, although they had not conveniences for sacrifices, as they had in Judah, where they had priests and Levites, and the... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Kings 2:4

2 Kings 2:4. Tarry here, I pray thee Elijah seems to have said this only with a view to try Elisha, whether he would accompany him to the last, and be the witness of his translation. And Elisha certainly, by not leaving him, testified, both great fidelity to his master, and great faith in what God had revealed respecting the taking him up to heaven. read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Kings 2:1-25

1:1-8:15 MINISTRY OF ELISHAElijah succeeded by Elisha (1:1-2:25)Ahab’s son Ahaziah had not reigned long when he was injured in a fall. When he sent messengers to ask foreign gods whether he would recover, Elijah met them along the way. He sent them back with a message that the king would die, because he had forsaken the true God for foreign gods (1:1-10). Ahaziah sent soldiers to arrest Elijah, apparently with the intention of killing him because of his bold words. The ungodly king lost a... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Kings 2:3

from thy head = from over thee: "head, "put by Figure of speech Synecdoche (of Part), App-6 , for himself". read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 2 Kings 2:4

ELISHA REFUSED TO BE SEPARATED FROM ELIJAH"And Elijah said unto him, Elisha, tarry here, I pray thee; for Jehovah hath sent me to Jericho. And he said, Behold, as Jehovah liveth, and as thy soul liveth, I will not leave thee. So they came to Jericho. And the sons of the prophets that were at Jericho came near to him, and said unto him, Knowest thou that Jehovah will take away thy master from thy head today? And he answered, Yea, I know it; hold your peace. And Elijah said unto him, Tarry here,... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 2 Kings 2:3

2 Kings 2:3. Knowest thou that the Lord will take away thy master from thy head to-day?— Houbigant renders this, the Lord will elevate thy master above thy head to-day, alluding to Elijah's being carried up into heaven. read more