John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Kings 7:2
Then a lord, on whose hand the king leaned ,.... Not figuratively, in whom the king confided, but literally, on whose hand he rested, and by whom he was supported, being a form and matter of state, while he and Elisha were talking together, or on whom he leaned as he came to him; this was a principal lord, the third to the king, as his title seems to denote; the word by which the Septuagint renders it is by Suidas F21 In voce τρισταται . interpreted of such that held three spears in... read more
Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Kings 7:1-2
Here, I. Elisha foretels that, notwithstanding the great straits to which the city of Samaria is reduced, yet within twenty-four hours they shall have plenty, 2 Kgs. 7:1. The king of Israel despaired of it and grew weary of waiting: then Elisha foretold it, when things were at the worst. Man's extremity is God's opportunity of magnifying his own power; his time to appear for his people is when their strength is gone, Deut. 32:36. When they had given over expecting help it came. When the son of... read more