2 Reis 6:8-7:20 NVT

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Kings 6:8-12

Here we have Elisha, with his spirit of prophecy, serving the king, as before helping the sons of the prophets; for that, as other gifts, is given to every man to profit withal; and, whatever abilities any man has of doing good, he is by them made a debtor both to the wise and unwise. Observe here, I. How the king of Israel was informed by Elisha of all the designs and motions of his enemy, the king of Syria, more effectually than he could have been by the most vigilant and faithful spies. If... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Kings 6:8

Then the king of Syria warred against Israel ,.... Proclaimed war against him; on what account, or how long it was after Naaman his general came with a letter of recommendation from him to the king of Israel, and had his cure, is not said: and took counsel with his servants ; his privy counsellors, or the general officers of his army: saying, in such and such a place shall be my camp ; in some covered hidden place, as the Targum; where he would lie encamped waiting in ambush, to fall... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Kings 6:8

The king of Syria warred against Israel - This was probably the same Ben-hadad who is mentioned 2 Kings 6:24 . What was the real or pretended cause of this war we cannot tell; but we may say, in numberless war cases, as Calmet says in this: "An ambitious and restless prince always finds a sufficiency of reasons to color his enterprises." In such and such a place - The Syrian king had observed, from the disposition of the Israelitish army, in what direction it was... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 6:8

Then the King of Syria warred against Israel. It may seem strange that, so soon after sending an embassy to the court of Samaria, and asking a favor ( 2 Kings 5:5 , 2 Kings 5:6 ), Benhadad should resume hostilities, especially as the favor had been obtained ( 2 Kings 5:14 ); but the normal relations between the two countries were those of enmity ( 2 Kings 5:2 ), and a few years would suffice to dim the memory of what had happened. The gratitude of kings is proverbially short-lived. ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 6:8-16

God's presence with his people. There has been a sudden change in the horizon of Elisha's life. From the quiet work of cutting down trees and budding a college, he is suddenly called upon to stand a siege from a Syrian army. These changes do come in the lives of most of us. Health suddenly changes into sickness. Friendship suddenly changes into hostility. Wealth suddenly changes into poverty. Such changes will come in the life of the believer and in the history of the Church of God. At one... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 6:8-23

Wicked men vainly attempt to outwit God. Benhadad, after the miracle wrought upon his favorite Naaman, had abundant reason to know that Israel was the people of God, and enjoyed special Divine protection and superintendence. Had he been truly wise, he would have laid aside his hostile designs against the nation, and have made it his endeavor to cultivate friendly relations with them, and, if possible, secure their alliance. But true wisdom is a plant of rare growth, while its counterfeit,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 6:8-23

The King of Syria and Elisha. "Then the King of Syria warred against Israel," etc. In these sixteen verses we have four subjects worth looking into—wickedness thwarted, timidity dispelled, supernatural power manifested, and revenge overcome. I. WICKEDNESS THWARTED . The King of Syria had determined on an enterprise of bloodshed and wickedness. He had made all arrangements, fixed on the place for his camp. "In such and such a place shall be my camp." Bat Elisha thwarted the bloody... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 6:8-23

A bootless invasion. The chronic hostility which subsisted between the Israelitish and the Syrian kingdoms soon broke out again in war. In this, as in other instances, Syria was the aggressor. The invaded kingdom was delivered, not through "the sword and the bow" ( 2 Kings 6:22 ) of its king, but once more through the interposition of Elisha. I. FRUSTRATED PLANS . 1. Royal strategy . The war which the King of Syria commenced was intended to be carried on, not by battle in... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Kings 6:8

The king of Syria - Probably the great Benhadad (see 2 Kings 6:24). read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Kings 6:8

2 Kings 6:8. The king of Syria warred against Israel This probably happened many years after Naaman was cured, and when he was either dead, or had lost his place through his refusing to worship Rimmon: for it is not to be supposed that he would lead an army against the Israelites. In such and such a place Hebrew, In the place of such a man. Shall be my camp Or, my encamping: Houbigant, I will lie in wait. Thither I will send my forces to surprise some place; or to lie in ambush... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Kings 6:8-12

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Kings 6:8

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Kings 6:8

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 6:8

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 6:8-16

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 6:8-23

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 6:8-23

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 6:8-23

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Kings 6:8

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Kings 6:8

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