2 Kings 6:1 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Kings 6:1-7

Several things may be observed here, I. Concerning the sons of the prophets, and their condition and character. The college here spoken of seems to be that at Gilgal, for there Elisha was (2 Kgs. 4:38), and it was near Jordan; and, probably, wherever Elisha resided as many as could of the sons of the prophets flocked to him for the advantage of his instructions, counsels, and prayers. Every one would covet to dwell with him and be near him. Those that would be teachers should lay out... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Kings 6:1

And the sons of the prophets said unto Elisha ,.... Or the disciples of the prophets, as the Targum: behold now, the place where we dwell with thee is too strait for us : their numbers were so increased, that there was not room enough for them in the house they dwelt in with the prophet; which increase was owing, the Jews F26 T. Bab. Sanhedrin, fol. 107. 2. say, to the departure of Gehazi last mentioned, who was a bad man, and used the disciples so ill, that they could not stay in... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Kings 6:1

The place - is too strait for us - Notwithstanding the general profligacy of Israel, the schools of the prophets increased. This was no doubt owing to the influence of Elisha. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 6:1

And the sons of the prophets said unto Elisha, Behold now, the place where we dwell with thee —literally, before thee— is too strait for us. The scene of this miracle is probably the vicinity of Jericho, since both Gilgal and Bethel were remote from the Jordan. The "school of the prophets" at Jericho, whereof we heard in 2 Kings 2:5 , 2 Kings 2:19 , had increased so much, that the buildings which hitherto had accommodated it were no longer sufficient. A larger dwelling, or set of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 6:1-7

Mutual love and help the best bond of religious communities. "Behold, how good and joyful a thing it is, brethren, to dwell together in unity! It is like the precious ointment upon the head, that ran down unto the beard, even unto Aaron's beard, and went down to the skirts of his clothing; like as the dew of Hermon, which fell upon the hill of Zion" ( Psalms 133:1-3 ). In religious communities it has been too often the practice to govern by fear. An autocratic authority has been committed... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 6:1-7

An early theological college; its life and lessons. Our theological colleges, where young men are trained for the office of the Christian ministry, do not receive from the Christian public that attention and sympathy, which they deserve, more interest ought to be taken in education generally. The Church should show more interest in Sunday-school work. If office-bearers and parents in every Christian land would visit the Sunday school occasionally, and hear the children repeat their lessons... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 6:1-7

A Church-extension enterprise. "And the sons of the prophets said unto Elisha, Behold now, the place where we dwell with thee is too strait for us," etc. If there were a Church in Israel at all, the schools of the prophets undoubtedly constituted a part of that Church. They were a communion of godly men. The brief narrative, therefore, may fairly be regarded as a record of a Church-extension enterprise, and as such four things are observable—things that all who contemplate such enterprises... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 6:1-7

The borrowed axe. This is another of Elisha's miracles of aid. The story belongs to the same class of acts as those related in 2 Kings 2:19-22 ; 2 Kings 4:1-7 , 2 Kings 4:38-44 . I. THE AXE - HEAD NEEDED . The first verses present us with a picture of expansion and extension. The place where " the sons of the prophets" dwelt or " sat " before Elisha, at Jericho, had become too strait for them. Elisha's influence was evidently telling on the nation. The religious... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Kings 6:1

The writer returns here to the series of miracles which Elisha performed for the benefit of the prophetical schools under his care. The connection, in this point of view, is with 2 Kings 4:44.The place where we dwell with thee - literally, “the place where we sit before thee,” i. e. “the place where we assemble and sit to bear thy teaching.” Elisha visited the sons of the prophets in circuit, staying a short time at each place where a “school” was established. Perhaps he was now visiting... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Kings 6:1-2

2 Kings 6:1-2. The sons of the prophet said to Elisha Probably those that were at Gilgal, for that is the place last mentioned where the prophet was, (chap. 2 Kings 4:38,) and was also near to Jordan. Let us go unto Jordan To the woods near Jordan; and take thence every man a beam A piece of timber for the building. Hence it may be gathered, that although the sons of the prophets principally devoted themselves to religious exercises, yet they sometimes employed themselves about manual... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Kings 6:1-7

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Kings 6:1

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Kings 6:1

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 6:1

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 6:1-7

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 6:1-7

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 6:1-7

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 6:1-7

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Kings 6:1

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Kings 6:1-2

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