2 Kings 4:16

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Kings 4:8-37

Elisha And The Shunammite Woman (2 Kings 4:8-37 ). Shunem was near a well travelled road between Mount Carmel and Jezreel, one which Elisha would use frequently. In the process he became recognised by a wealthy couple who built a small brick built room on their house for him to stay in. Having stayed there on numerous occasions, and wanting to demonstrate his gratitude, he promised the couple a son, in spite of the advanced age of the husband. The son was duly born. But sadly when he had... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Kings 4:11-17

2). Elisha Seeks To Demonstrate His Gratitude And Promises Her A Son Even Though Her Husband Is Old, And A Son Is Duly Born (2 Kings 4:11-17 ). As we discover again later in the case of Naaman Elisha had a habit, when speaking officially as a prophet, of speaking through his servant. In this case when he wanted to discuss with her how he could help her he sent his servant Gehazi, and when Gehazi called her to come, in 2 Kings 4:12 it was before Gehazi that she stood, who acted as an... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Kings 4:8-37

2 Kings 4:8-Haggai : . Elisha and the Shunammite Woman.— This gives one of the most delightful pictures of rural life in ancient Israel. It describes the kindly hospitality of the great lady of Shunem, the accommodation provided— a “ chamber with walls” ( mg.) and furniture— no makeshift arrangement, but such as befitted an honoured guest; the description of the boy’ s death, her drive from Shunem to Carmel to the prophet, Elisha’ s behaviour, as revealing his naturally considerate demeanour,... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - 2 Kings 4:16

According to the time of life; of which phrase See Poole on "Genesis 18:10". Do not lie unto thine handmaid; do not delude me with vain hopes. She could not believe it for joy, and supposed the prophet might say thus either for her trial, or from his own private judgment and affection, and not by warrant from God. read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - 2 Kings 4:8-17

CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES.—2 Kings 4:8. Shunem, in the plain of Esdraelon, at the base of Little Hermon, now Sulam. 2 Kings 4:10. Chamber on the wall—Probably, as in 2 Samuel 18:33, a chamber in the oleah, or porch, usually appropriated to strangers; secluded and suitable for quiet retirement. 2 Kings 4:13. I dwell among mine own people—i.e., I do not need court notice, for my life is serenely simple, and I am satisfied with the esteem of my neighbours. 2 Kings 4:16. Thou shalt embrace a... read more

William Nicoll

Sermon Bible Commentary - 2 Kings 4:8-38

2 Kings 4:8-38 What Elisha did for the Shunammite's son, the Church wishes to do for you. I. The Church is like Elisha because it touches you. It touches you through its one book, the Bible; it touches you through its prayers, and praises, and sermons. II. The Church is like Elisha because it fits you. As the prophet carefully adapted himself to the child, so the great truths of the Gospel fit your mind and heart. Christ lowers His vast mind to our level, and teaches us truth as we are able to... read more

Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - 2 Kings 4:1-44

Chapter 4Now there was a certain woman of the wives of the sons of the prophets who came to Elisha, saying, My husband is dead; and his creditors is come to take my two boys as slaves to pay for his debt. And Elisha said, What shall I do for you? what do you have in your house? She said, All I have is a pitcher of oil ( 2 Kings 4:1-2 ).He said, "Alright, send your sons out and let them borrow every kind of a bucket and container they can find from the neighbor. Get all of the pitchers,... read more

Joseph Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - 2 Kings 4:1-44

2 Kings 4:1 . My two sons to be bondmen. The law of Moses, as well as the laws of all gentile nations, allowed of this for six years. Exodus 21:7. Josephus, after others says, that she was the widow of Obadiah; but we have no intimation that he was a prophet. 2 Kings 4:2 . Thine handmaid hath not any thing in the house save a pot of oil. No silver plate, no redundant furniture, nor any empty jars for oil. Truly, great poverty, and illustrious piety dwelt in that house. 2 Kings 4:8 . ... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - 2 Kings 4:8-17

2 Kings 4:8-17And it fell on a day that Elisha passed to Shunem.HospitalityIn these verses there are two very interesting subjects, and of a practical character.I. Hospitality rightfully employed. The object of the hospitality was Elisha the prophet, and the author of it is called here a “great woman.” Observe,1. The hospitality was very hearty. “She constrained him to eat bread.”2. The hospitality was shown to a poor but a godly man. Genuine hospitality looks out for the poor and deserving,... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - 2 Kings 4:16

2Ki 4:16 And he said, About this season, according to the time of life, thou shalt embrace a son. And she said, Nay, my lord, [thou] man of God, do not lie unto thine handmaid. Ver. 16. About this season, ] i.e., About this time twelve months from now. Thou shalt embrace a son. ] God dealeth with his servants, as the prophet here did with this Shunammite, when he bade her ask what she needed, and tell him what he should do for her, and she found not anything to request at his hands; he... read more

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