2 Kings 7:17 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Kings 7:12-20

Here we have, I. The king's jealousy of a stratagem in the Syrian's retreat, 2 Kgs. 7:12. He feared that they had withdrawn into an ambush, to draw out the besieged, that they might fall on them with more advantage. He knew he had no reason to expect that God should appear thus wonderfully for him, having forfeited his favour by his unbelief and impatience. He knew no reason the Syrians had to fly, for it does not appear that he or any of this attendants heard the noise of the chariots which... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Kings 7:17

And the king appointed the lord, on whose hand he leaned, to have the charge of the gate ,.... Not to keep out the enemy, of which there was no danger; but to prevent disorders and tumults among the people, and that they might go out in an orderly and regular manner: and the people trod upon him in the gate ; being eager to get out for food; and he endeavouring to keep order among them, they pressed upon him, and threw him down, and trampled him under foot; or he was placed here to... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Kings 7:17

And the people trode upon him - This officer being appointed by the king to have the command of the gate, the people rushing out to get spoil, and in to carry it to their houses, he was borne down by the multitude and trodden to death. This also was foreseen by the spirit of prophecy. The literal and exact fulfillment of such predictions must have acquired the prophet a great deal of credit in Israel. Dr. Lightfoot remarks that, between the first and last year of Jehoram son of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 7:1-20

THE SIEGE OF SAMARIA ( continued ) : THE DELIVERANCE . read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 7:1-20

The sin of the scoffer, and its punishment. Unbelief may be involuntary, and so neither incur guilt nor deserve punishment. St. Paul "obtained mercy" notwithstanding his bitter persecution of the, early Christians, "because he did it ignorantly in unbelief" ( 1 Timothy 1:13 ). Modem skeptics are, no doubt, in many cases unable to believe, their eyes being blinded through their education, through ingrained prejudice or invincible ignorance. But to scoff at religion must be at all times a... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 7:12-20

The good news verified. The tidings brought by the lepers were so astounding that it was natural there should at first be some hesitation in acting on them. I. THE KING 'S SUSPICIONS . Jehoram was roused in the night-time, but his mood was distrustful and desponding. He was convinced that the Syrians were but playing him a trick. Their apparent retreat was a piece of strategy to get the Israelites out into the plain. Then they would fall on them and destroy them. "I will now show... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 7:17

And the king appointed the lord on whose hand he leaned to have the charge of the gate. Anticipating disorder, unless special care were taken, through the probable eagerness of the people to purchase the corn which was offered to them at so moderate a rate, Jehoram appointed the officer on whose arm he had leant when he visited the house of Elisha (see 2 Kings 7:2 ), to have the charge of the gate, and preside over the sale. Probably there was no thought of the post being one of danger. ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 7:17-20

God's promise realized and his truth vindicated. "And the king appointed the lord on whose hand he leaned to have the charge of the gate," etc. We have here an instance of two things. I. GOD 'S PROMISE REALIZED . In the first verse of this chapter Elisha had said, "Hear ye the word of the Lord; Thus saith the Lord, Tomorrow about this time shall a measure of fine flour be sold for a shekel." The morrow had come, and here is the fine flour and the barley being sold in the gate of... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Kings 7:17-20

2 Kings 7:17-20. The king appointed the lord to have the charge of the gate To prevent tumults and disorders among the people, and to take care to have the gates shut, if need were, and if the Syrians should happen to return upon them. And that lord answered, &c. This part of the history is repeated, because it attests a remarkable fulfilment of a divine prediction. The people trode upon him in the gate, and he died Before he could enjoy, in any measure, the benefit of that plenty... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Kings 7:1-20

Miracles of warning to Israel (6:8-8:15)The remaining stories of Elisha concentrate on his dealings with the rulers of Israel and Syria. God was going to use Syria to punish Israel for its sin during the period of the Omri dynasty, but first he had various lessons to teach the two nations.On one occasion when Israel and Syria were fighting each other, Elisha repeatedly warned the Israelite king of Syrian ambushes (8-10). The Syrian king was furious when he learnt why his ambushes failed, and... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Kings 7:12-20

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Kings 7:17

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Kings 7:17

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 7:1-20

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 7:1-20

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 7:12-20

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 7:17

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 7:17-20

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Kings 7:17-20

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Kings 7:1-20

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