2 Reis 8:8-13 NVT

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Kings 8:12

I know the evil that thou wilt do - We may see something of the accomplishment of this prediction, 2 Kings 10:32 , 2 Kings 10:33 ; 2 Kings 13:3 , 2 Kings 13:7 . read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Kings 8:13

But what , is thy servant a dog , that he should do this great things - I believe this verse to be wrongly interpreted by the general run of commentators. It is generally understood that Hazael was struck with horror at the prediction; that these cruelties were most alien from his mind; that he then felt distressed and offended at the imputation of such evils to him; and yet, so little did he know his own heart, that when he got power, and had opportunity, he did... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 8:1-15

Elisha is still the protagonistes of the historical drama. The writer brings together in the present section two more occasions of a public character in which he was concerned, and in which kings also bore a part. One of the occasions is domestic, and shows the interest which Jehoram took in the miracles of the prophet, and in those who were the objects of them ( 2 Kings 8:1-6 ). The other belongs to Syrian, rather than to Israelite, history, and proves that the influence of Elisha was not... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 8:1-29

THE SEQUEL OF THE STORY OF THE SHUNAMMITE . THE KILLING OF BENHADAD BY HAZAEL ; AND THE WICKED REIGNS OF JEHORAM AND AHAZIAH IN JUDAH . read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 8:7-9

The power of calamity to bend the spirit of the proud. Benhadad had hitherto been an enemy of Jehovah and his prophets. He had sought Elisha's life ( 2 Kings 6:13-20 ), and, when baffled in his design to seize his person, had made a bold attempt to crush and destroy the whole Israelite nation. But now God had laid his hand upon him; he was prostrated on a sick-bed; and lo! all was altered. The mighty monarch, so lately glorying in his strength, and, in his own opinion, infinitely above any... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 8:7-15

Elisha ' s visit to Damascus , and its consequences . It has been usual to connect this visit of Elisha's to Damascus with the commission given to Elijah many years previously, to anoint Hazael to be king over Syria ( 1 Kings 19:16 ). But it is certainly worthy of remark that neither is Elijah authorized to devolve his corn-mission on another, nor is he said to have done so, nor is there any statement in the present narrative or elsewhere that Elisha anointed Hazael. It is therefore... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 8:7-15

Elisha, Hazael, and Benhadad. The present interview between Elisha and Hazael arose out of Benhadad's illness. Benhadad heard that Elisha had come to Damascus, and he sent Hazael to inquire of the Lord by him if he would recover of his disease. It is wonderful how ready men are to forsake God when they are well, and, to seek his help when they are in sickness or trouble. When he was well, the King of Syria" bowed himself in the house of Rimmon," but now, in his time of weakness and anxiety... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 8:7-15

Elisha and Hazad. Elisha had come to Damascus, probably sent thither by God to carry out in spirit the commission given long before to Elijah ( 1 Kings 19:15 ). I. BENHADAD 'S MESSAGE . 1. Its occasion . "Benhadad the King of Syria was sick." Royal rank affords no protection against the invasions of disease. Nor is the thought of death less alarming to the monarch than to the peasant. Benhadad's heart trembled as he reflected on the possible issues of his trouble, and he... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 8:7-16

Striking characters. "And Elisha came to Damascus," etc. We have here— I. A DYING KING . "Benhadad the King of Syria was sick." Benhadad, for his age and country, was a great king, rich and mighty, but now he is on his dying-bed. Kings die as well as others. Observe: 1. This dying king was very anxious . What was he anxious about? Not about any great spiritual interest concerning himself or others, but concerning his own physical condition. "Shall I recover of this disease?"... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 8:8

And the king said unto Hazael. It is implied that Hazael was in attendance on Benhadad in his sick-room, either permanently as a chamberlain, or occasionally as a minister. According to Josephus ('Ant. Jud.,' 9.4. § 6), he was "the most faithful of the king's domestics" ( ὁ πιστότατος τῶν οἱκετῶν ). We cannot presume from 2 Kings 8:12 that he had as yet distinguished himself as a warrior. Take a present in thine hand, and go, meet the man of God. It was usual, both among the... read more

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Kings 8:12

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Kings 8:13

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 8:1-15

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 8:1-29

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 8:7-9

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 8:7-15

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 8:7-15

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 8:7-15

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 8:7-16

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 8:8

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