2 Kings 1:1-2 NIV

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 1:1-18

THE REVOLT OF MOAB . THE ILLNESS , IMPIETY , AND DEATH OF AHAZIAH The narrative of the Second Book of Kings follows on that of the First Book in the closest possible sequence. The history of Ahaziah's reign begins in 1 Kings 22:51 , and is carried on, without any real break or pause in the sense, to 2 Kings 1:18 . How the two books came to be divided at this point is quite inexplicable. The division is most unhappy. Not only does it, without apparent reason, draw... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 1:1-18

The short reign of Ahaziah: his sins, and their punishment. For homiletic purposes we must attach to this chapter the last three verses of the First Book of the Kings. We find in that passage a short but very complete account of the general character of Ahaziah's sins; we find in this chapter a tolerably full account of one great act of sin, and a clear declaration of the manner in which that act and his other sins were punished. It will be well to consider separately I. THE SINS .... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 1:2

Ahaziah fell down through a lattice ; rather, through the lattice . It is implied that the upper chamber had a single window, which was closed by a single lattice , or shutter of interlaced woodwork. The shutter may have been insufficiently secured; or the woodwork may have been too weak to bear his weight, Compare the fall of Eutychus ( Acts 20:9 ), where, however, there is no mention of a "lattice." Was sick ; i.e. "was so injured that he had to take to his bed." Inquire... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Kings 1:1

The Moabites, who had once lorded over Israel Judges 3:12-14, were reduced to subjection by David, and treated with extreme severity (marginal reference). In the time of Ahab they were dependent on the kingdom of Israel, to which it has been generally supposed that they fell at the separation of Israel from Judah. The Moabite monument (see 2 Kings 3:4), discovered in 1869, has now given reason to believe that they then recovered their independence, but were again reduced by Omri, who, with his... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Kings 1:2

A lattice - The “upper chamber” had probably a single latticed window, through which Ahaziah fell. Windows in the East are to this day generally closed by lattices of interlaced wood, which open outward; so that, if the fastening is not properly secured, one who leans against them may easily fall out.Baal-zebub - literally, “Lord (i. e., averter) of flies.” Flies in the East constitute one of the most terrible of plages Psalms 105:31; Exodus 8:24; and Orientals would be as likely to have a “god... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Kings 1:1

2 Kings 1:1. Then Moab rebelled against Israel Paid them no more tribute, but utterly disclaimed their authority over them. Moab had been subdued by David, as Edom was; and, upon the division of his kingdom, the former was adjoined to that of Israel, and the latter to that of Judah, each to that kingdom upon which it bordered. But when the kingdoms of Israel and Judah were weak, and forsaken by God, they took that opportunity to revolt from them: Moab here, and Edom a little after. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Kings 1:2

2 Kings 1:2. Ahaziah fell through a lattice in his upper chamber Houbigant renders it, Through the lattice into his upper chamber. He thinks that as Ahaziah was walking upon the top of the house, the wooden lattice gave way, and he fell through. Go and inquire of Baal-zebub, the god of Ekron The word Baal-zebub, properly means the god of flies. This idol was so called, because it was supposed to deliver the Ekronites from flies, with which they were much pestered, being situated on... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Kings 1:1-18

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 1:1

Moab rebelled. Moab had been subdued by David (2 Samuel 8:2 ; 2 Samuel 23:20 ); and when the kingdom was divided it passed to Israel. It was greatly oppressed by Omri and Ahab, and, on the death of the latter (Compare 2 Kings 3:5 ), Mesha, king of Moab, rebelled. See the record of the event on "the Moabite stone". App-54 . The verse is introduced here to complete the symmetry of the introversion. after. The inscription on the Moabite stone leaves the exact date indefinite. Line five, "Israel... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Kings 1:2

lattice = network or balustrade, which protected the open window of the upper chamber. Compare Judges 3:20 ; Jdg 5:28 . 1 Kings 17:19 . 1 Kings 4:10 . Baal-zebub = Lord of flies. Later Jews polluted it by changing it to Beelzebul (Lord of dung or dunghills), In Matthew 12:24 it is in Greek Baal-zebul = lord of abominable idols; the prince of idols and idolatry; the worst and chief of all wickedness. Imagine the blasphemy. Ekron. One of the five Philistine cities. Joshua 13:3 . read more

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 1:1-18

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 1:1-18

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 1:2

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Kings 1:1

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Kings 1:2

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Kings 1:1

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Kings 1:2

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Kings 1:1-18

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Kings 1:1

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Kings 1:2

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