Wesley's Explanatory Notes - 2 Kings 3:11
But Jehoshaphat said, Is there not here a prophet of the LORD, that we may enquire of the LORD by him? And one of the king of Israel's servants answered and said, Here is Elisha the son of Shaphat, which poured water on the hands of Elijah.Is there not, … — This he should have asked before, when they first undertook the expedition, as he did in a like case, 1 Kings 22:5, and for that neglect he now suffers; but better late than never: his affliction brings him to the remembrance of his former... read more
Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - 2 Kings 3:11
Is there not here: 1 Kings 22:7, Psalms 74:9, Amos 3:7 that we may: 2 Kings 3:1, 2 Kings 3:3, Joshua 9:14, Judges 20:8-1 Kings :, Judges 20:18, Judges 20:23, Judges 20:26-Hosea :, 1 Chronicles 10:13, 1 Chronicles 14:10, 1 Chronicles 14:14, 1 Chronicles 15:13 poured water: That is, was his constant and confidential servant. Mr. Hanway, speaking of a Persian supper, says, "Supper being now brought in, a servant presented a basin of water, and a napkin hung over his shoulders; he went to every... read more