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Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - 2 Kings 13:22-25

The chapter closes with a double aspect, Israel's unworthiness, and the Lord's grace and favor. Oh! dearest Jesus! how doth thy great, thy glorious salvation shine more conspicuously blessed, when beheld over the view of man's undeservings! Surely everything in redemption-work loudly proclaims that sovereign truth, where sin abounded, grace doth much more abound; that as sin hath reigned unto death, even so might, grace reign through righteousness unto eternal life, by Jesus Christ our Lord.... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - 2 Kings 13:25

REFLECTIONS I PASS over every other consideration, which the perusal of this chapter affords, to take the larger, and more attentive review of the dying moments of the man of God, Elisha. No doubt the recollection of the wicked reign of Jehoahaz and Joash; the infinite clemency of a most gracious God, notwithstanding showed to such impious monarchs and their people, and the deliverances wrought out for them by the Lord; no doubt these contemplations would open a large door for improvement. And... read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - 2 Kings 13:25

Israel, on the east side of the Jordan; (chap. x. 33.; Calmet) at least (Haydock) those which had been taken from his father. Jeroboam retook what had been lost by Jehu. (Menochius) --- Hence both these kings are styled saviours, ver. 5., and chap. xiv. 27. (Salien) read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - 2 Kings 13:20-25

20-25 God has many ways to chastise a provoking people. Trouble comes sometimes from that point whence we least feared it. The mention of this invasion on the death of Elisha, shows that the removal of God's faithful prophets is a presage of coming judgments. His dead body was a means of giving life to another dead body. This miracle was a confirmation of his prophecies. And it may have reference to Christ, by whose death and burial, the grave is made a safe and happy passage to life to all... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - 2 Kings 13:10-25

Jehoash King of Israel v. 10. In the thirty and seventh year of Joash, king of Judah, began Jehoash, the son of Jehoaha; to reign over Israel in Samaria, and reigned sixteen years. v. 11. And he did that which was evil in the sight of the Lord; he departed not from all the sins of Jeroboani, the son of Nebat, who made Israel sin, the calf-worship was continued as before; but he walked therein, he not only tolerated the idolatry connected with this cult, but was guilty of it himself. v. 12.... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - 2 Kings 13:1-25

SECOND SECTIONThe Monarchy Under Jehoahaz And Joash And Jeroboam II. In Israel, And Under Amaziah In Judah2 Kings 13-14A.—The Reigns of Jehoahaz and Joash2 Kings 13:1-251In the three and twentieth year of Joash the son of Ahaziah king of Judah, Jehoahaz the son of Jehu began to reign over [became king of] Israel in Samaria, and reigned seventeen years. 2And he did that which was evil in the sight of the Lord, and followed the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, which made Israel to sin; he... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - 2 Kings 13:10-25

“The Arrow of the Lord’s Deliverance” 2 Kings 13:10-25 A good man is a great defense to his country. Mary, Queen of Scots, dreaded the prayers of Knox more than the armies of the king of France. Perhaps the king expected that Elisha also might pass home to God in a chariot of fire, as Elijah had done. Notice how much Israel missed through the unbelief of her king. If only he had smitten five or six times, Syria would have been consumed; but he was content with striking only three times. Let... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - 2 Kings 13:1-25

Under Jehoahaz the story of corruption ran on in Israel. It was the story of continuation of evil as moral, and its consequent continuation as punishment. Readiness of God to forgive is revealed in the parenthesis. A consciousness of the terrible condition of the people seems to have taken possession of the king, and he besought the Lord. In answer to his prayer a saviour was raised up. No particulars are here given. In all probability they are to be found in chapter fourteen. Jehoahaz was... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Kings 13:10-25

The Reign Of Jehoash (Joash) King Of Israel c. 2Ki 798-782/1 BC (2 Kings 13:10 to 2 Kings 14:16 ). The reign of Jehoash, King of Israel presents us with another interesting literary phenomenon, for the author first presents us with a brief summary of Jehoash’s reign, ending in the usual closing formula (2 Kings 13:10-13), and then goes on to describe his presence at Elisha’s deathbed (2 Kings 13:14-21), and his successful wars with Benhadad of Aram (2 Kings 13:22-25) and with Amaziah king of... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Kings 13:20-25

Joash Smites Aram Three Times As A Result Of YHWH Giving Israel New Strength, Raising Them As It Were, From The Dead (2 Kings 13:20-25 ). The parlous state of Israel at this time is demonstrated by the fact that Moabite roving bands were able to penetrate deep into Israelite territory. Israel in Transjordan was under the control of Benhadad III who had succeeded Hazael (2 Kings 10:32-33), and it would appear that he was allowing the Moabites free licence to rove there and attack Israel over... read more

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - 2 Kings 13:22-25

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - 2 Kings 13:25

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - 2 Kings 13:25

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - 2 Kings 13:20-25

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - 2 Kings 13:10-25

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - 2 Kings 13:1-25

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - 2 Kings 13:10-25

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - 2 Kings 13:1-25

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Kings 13:10-25

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Kings 13:20-25

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