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F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - 2 Kings 8:1-15

the Power behind the Throne 2 Kings 8:1-15 Nothing happens in our life or in the world apart from the divine appointment or permission. Behind every event and incident there is a divine providence. The Shunammite who had done so much for Elisha was remembered and cared for, years afterward. The King has a wonderful memory for those who fed him when he was hungry, and ministered to him when he was in need. “When saw we thee…? Inasmuch as…,” Matthew 25:37 . This conversation between the king... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - 2 Kings 8:1-29

The influence of Elisha is incidentally seen in the converse of the king with Gehazi and the restoration of the lands of the Shunammite woman for the sake of the prophet. Elisha visited Damascus, where occurred an incident full of remarkable interest. Benhadad had sent Hazael to ask if he would recover from his sickness. Elisha's reply was strange in the extreme. He declared the king would recover, but that he would die; that is to say, he affirmed that his death would not come by his... read more

James Nisbet

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 8:7

BENHADAD‘Benhadad the king of Syria was sick.’ 2 Kings 8:7 The life and death of Benhadad has much to say to us— I. Let us look at one of the two men who took part in that bedside scene which no eye beheld but the all-seeing eye of God.—Benhadad was a man of vast power, ruling over a wealthy and warlike country, a man who loved pleasure, and did not know what it was to be obliged to deny himself in any luxury on which he set his heart. He was a bitter enemy of God’s people; and as licentious... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Kings 8:1-15

SECTION 8. The Wonder-working Ministry Of Elisha (2 Kings 4:1 to 2 Kings 8:15 ) It will be noted that from this point on, until 2 Kings 8:15, no king of Israel is mentioned by name, even though, for example, Naaman’s name is given in chapter 5, and Ben-hadad, the king of Aram, is mentioned in 2 Kings 6:24; 2 Kings 8:7. (The reign of Jehoram then recommences in 2 Kings 8:16). It is clear that the prophetic author was concerned at this point that our attention should be taken away from the... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Kings 8:7-15

Benhadad Of Aram, Through His Servant Hazael, Seeks Elisha’s Assurance That His Illness Is Not Fatal, But Elisha Discerns Dark Deeds Ahead At The Hands Of Hazael (2 Kings 8:7-15 ). This incident presumably occurred during a period of peace between Aram and Israel. On hearing that Elisha had paid a visit to Damascus, Benhadad, the king of Aram, who was in bed through illness, sent to find out from him whether he would live or die. Elisha’s reply was that the illness itself was not fatal. But... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Kings 8:1-29

2 Kings 8:1-Joel : . Elisha and the Shunammite. Hazael, King of Syria.— This chapter is somewhat varied as to composition. It opens with a short story about Elisha ( 2 Kings 8:1-Joshua :), of which we may presuppose ( a) that it is earlier than 5, because Gehazi ( 2 Kings 8:4) is not a leper; (b) that the king of Israel is an admirer of the prophet, By Elisha’ s advice the Shunammite lady, whose husband is apparently dead, leaves her home to avoid a famine ( cf. Ruth 1:1), and her lands were... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - 2 Kings 8:7

To Damascus; either to the city, or rather to the kingdom, of Damascus, by comparing 2 Kings 8:9; as Samaria, which properly was the name of the city, is sometimes the name of the kingdom; of which See Poole "1 Kings 13:32". Hither he came by the special direction of the Spirit, and under God’s protection, upon the errand here following. read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - 2 Kings 8:7-15

CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES.—2 Kings 8:7. And Elisha came to Damascus—Elijah, his master, had been divinely commissioned to this (1 Kings 19:15), and now Elisha. “by the instigation of the Spirit” (Thenius), sets out to the task he inherited to perform. Benhadad, king of Syria, was sick—He. hearing of Elish is arrival, sent to enquire if he should recover; his messenger bearing propitiatory gifts for the prophet. 2 Kings 8:9. Took a present with him, even of, &c.—lit., present in his... read more

William Nicoll

Sermon Bible Commentary - 2 Kings 8:7-15

2 Kings 8:7-15 From this history some points of instruction may be derived. I. You cannot predict, from a man's early natural disposition, what he will be capable of. Nothing will save a man but firm habits, steadfast principles, and the grace of God in confirmation of them. II. Men are capable of a course at which their whole nature revolts. But it must be through a gradual reduction to a lower condition. Men in evil courses are like persons who go down winding stairs. The upper stairs hide... read more

Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - 2 Kings 8:1-29

Chapter 8Now Elisha spake unto the woman, whose son had been restored to life, and he said, [You better get out of here because there's going to be a seven-year famine in this area] ( 2 Kings 8:1 ).And so she left and she moved down to the area of the Philistines and stayed there for seven years. Now after the seven years, she came back from the land of the Philistines and she found that people have moved into her house and on to her property and taken over her land. Now, it so happened that... read more