2 Reis 7:10, 2 Reis 7:11 NVIPT

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - 2 Kings 7:1-20

ELISHA AND THE SYRIAN INVASION THE STRATAGEM AT DOTHAN (2 Kings 6:8-23 ) The incident in 2 Kings 6:1-7 seems an interpolation; and some think it belongs at 2 Kings 4:38 in connection with the two miracles, having a somewhat similar occasion. “Swim” (2 Kings 6:6 ) is in the Hebrew the same as “float,” and the idea seems to be that by throwing the stick into the water the iron was caused to come to the surface where the young man could get it. It is difficult to say when the event of 2... read more

Joseph Parker

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - 2 Kings 7:1-20

2 Kings 7:0 1. Then [And] Elisha said, Hear ye the word of the Lord; Thus saith the Lord, To-morrow about this time shall a measure of fine flour [ Gen 18:6 ] be sold for a shekel, and two measures of barley [ Jdg 7:13 ] for a shekel, in the gate of Samaria. 2. Then a lord [adjutant or aide-de-camp (comp. 2 Samuel 23:8 ; 1 Kings 9:22 ; 1Ch 11:11 )] on whose hand [comp. chap. Jdg 5:18 ] the king leaned [was leaning], answered the man of God, and said, Behold, if the Lord would make windows in... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - 2 Kings 7:9-11

When the sinner is brought by the Holy Ghost, into the knowledge and enjoyment of the Lord Jesus, his mind is so engaged, that the treasures he finds he hides from all men's view. But when he calls to mind the perishing state of other sinners, he can no longer eat his morsel alone. His language is then altered, and he cries out under the influence of it; Oh! come hither and hearken all ye that fear God, and I will tell you what he hath done for my soul. Psalms 66:16 . read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - 2 Kings 7:10

Tied to the mangers, or rather by the hind-legs, as it is still the custom in the East. (Xenophon. Anab. iii. Martyr legat. Babyl.) read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - 2 Kings 7:3-11

3-11 God can, when he pleases, make the stoutest heart to tremble; and as for those who will not fear God, he can make them fear at the shaking of a leaf. Providence ordered it, that the lepers came as soon as the Syrians were fled. Their consciences told them that mischief would befall them, if they took care of themselves only. Natural humanity, and fear of punishment, are powerful checks on the selfishness of the ungodly. These feelings tend to preserve order and kindness in the world; but... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - 2 Kings 7:1-11

The Flight of the Syrian Army v. 1. Then, while the king of Israel and the elders of the city were in the house of the prophet, Elisha said, Hear ye the word of the Lord: Thus saith the Lord, tomorrow about this time shall a measure of fine flour, a little more than eight quarts of the finest wheatflour, be sold for a shekel (about 64 cents), and two measures of barley, almost seventeen quarts, for a shekel, in the gate of Samaria, where the public market was usually held. v. 2. Then a... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - 2 Kings 7:1-20

C.—Elisha’s conduct during the Syrian invasion and the siege of Samaria2 Kings 6:8 to 2 Kings 7:208Then the king of Syria warred against [was at war with1] Israel, and took counsel with his servants, saying, In such and such a place shall be my camp. 9And the man of God sent unto the king of Israel, saying, Beware that thou pass not such a place; for thither the Syrians are come down.2 10And the king of Israel sent to the place which the man of God [had] told him and warned him of, and saved... read more

Alexander MacLaren

Alexander MacLaren's Expositions of Holy Scripture - 2 Kings 7:10-16

2 Kings ‘IMPOSSIBLE,-ONLY I SAW IT’ 2Ki_7:1 - 2Ki_7:16 . The keynote of this incident lies in the promise in the first verse. The whole story illustrates man’s too frequent rejection of God’s promise, and God’s wonderful way of fulfilling it. I. We note first the promise which common-sense finds incredible. It came from Elisha when all seemed desperate. The wonderfully vivid narrative in the previous chapter tells a pitiful tale of women boiling their children, of unclean food worth more... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - 2 Kings 7:1-11

“Windows in Heaven” 2 Kings 7:1-11 There is a sore famine just now over the whole world-a famine of God’s Word. For some years the Church has felt its growing severity, but there are two classes within her borders: they who believe that God can open the windows of heaven, and pour down such a blessing that there will not be room to receive it, Malachi 3:10 ; and those who, like the unbelieving courtier, jeer at the hope of the saints. Let us answer the skeptic’s “ Can God? ” by the positive... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - 2 Kings 7:1-20

Under these circumstances of famine and the anger of the king the calmness and strength of the prophet were again manifest. It is another revelation of how quiet and strong a man becomes who is in secret fellowship with God. Elisha knew that deliverance was coming, and foretold the end of the siege and the provision of ample food for the needy. All he said was intended to emphasize the importance of faith in God, and in this case we see how in loyalty to this desire he foretold mercy and yet... read more