2 Kings 8:7-9:26

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Kings 8:7-15

Here, I. We may enquire what brought Elisha to Damascus, the chief city of Syria. Was he sent to any but the lost sheep of the house of Israel? It seems he was. Perhaps he went to pay a visit to Naaman his convert, and to confirm him in his choice of the true religion, which was the more needful now because, it should seem, he was not out of his place (for Hazael is supposed to be captain of that host); either he resigned it or was turned out of it, because he would not bow, or not bow... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Kings 8:7

And Elisha came to Damascus ,.... On what account, and when, is not certain, whether to convert Gehazi, as say the Jews F4 T. Bab. Sotah, fol. 47. 1. ; or to confirm Naaman in the true religion he professed, for which he might be dismissed from his office, since another man was made general of the Syrian army; or on account of the famine; or rather it may be to anoint, or, however, to declare that Hazael would be king of Syria; see 1 Kings 19:15 , and Benhadad the king of Syria... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Kings 8:7

Elisha came to Damascus - That he might lead Gehazi to repentance; according to Jarchi and some others. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 8:1-15

Elisha is still the protagonistes of the historical drama. The writer brings together in the present section two more occasions of a public character in which he was concerned, and in which kings also bore a part. One of the occasions is domestic, and shows the interest which Jehoram took in the miracles of the prophet, and in those who were the objects of them ( 2 Kings 8:1-6 ). The other belongs to Syrian, rather than to Israelite, history, and proves that the influence of Elisha was not... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 8:1-29

THE SEQUEL OF THE STORY OF THE SHUNAMMITE . THE KILLING OF BENHADAD BY HAZAEL ; AND THE WICKED REIGNS OF JEHORAM AND AHAZIAH IN JUDAH . read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 8:7

And Elisha came to Damascus. It was a bold step, whatever the circumstances that led to it. Not very long previously the Syrian king had made extraordinary efforts to capture Elisha, intending either to kin him or to keep him confined as a prisoner ( 2 Kings 6:18-19 ). Elisha had subsequently helped to baffle his plans of conquest, and might be thought to have caused the disgraceful retreat of the Syrian army from the walls of Samaria, which he had certainly prophesied ( 2 Kings 7:1 ).... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 8:7-9

The power of calamity to bend the spirit of the proud. Benhadad had hitherto been an enemy of Jehovah and his prophets. He had sought Elisha's life ( 2 Kings 6:13-20 ), and, when baffled in his design to seize his person, had made a bold attempt to crush and destroy the whole Israelite nation. But now God had laid his hand upon him; he was prostrated on a sick-bed; and lo! all was altered. The mighty monarch, so lately glorying in his strength, and, in his own opinion, infinitely above any... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 8:7-15

Elisha ' s visit to Damascus , and its consequences . It has been usual to connect this visit of Elisha's to Damascus with the commission given to Elijah many years previously, to anoint Hazael to be king over Syria ( 1 Kings 19:16 ). But it is certainly worthy of remark that neither is Elijah authorized to devolve his corn-mission on another, nor is he said to have done so, nor is there any statement in the present narrative or elsewhere that Elisha anointed Hazael. It is therefore... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 8:7-15

Elisha, Hazael, and Benhadad. The present interview between Elisha and Hazael arose out of Benhadad's illness. Benhadad heard that Elisha had come to Damascus, and he sent Hazael to inquire of the Lord by him if he would recover of his disease. It is wonderful how ready men are to forsake God when they are well, and, to seek his help when they are in sickness or trouble. When he was well, the King of Syria" bowed himself in the house of Rimmon," but now, in his time of weakness and anxiety... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 8:7-15

Elisha and Hazad. Elisha had come to Damascus, probably sent thither by God to carry out in spirit the commission given long before to Elijah ( 1 Kings 19:15 ). I. BENHADAD 'S MESSAGE . 1. Its occasion . "Benhadad the King of Syria was sick." Royal rank affords no protection against the invasions of disease. Nor is the thought of death less alarming to the monarch than to the peasant. Benhadad's heart trembled as he reflected on the possible issues of his trouble, and he... read more

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