John Trapp Complete Commentary - 2 Kings 1:9
2Ki 1:9 Then the king sent unto him a captain of fifty with his fifty. And he went up to him: and, behold, he sat on the top of an hill. And he spake unto him, Thou man of God, the king hath said, Come down. Ver. 9. Then the king sent. ] Stirred up thereto, likely, by his wicked mother Jezebel, who was his counsellor. A captain of fifty with his fifty. ] To fetch him by force. Behold, he sat on the top of a hill. ] Quia sibi timebat, saith Vatablus. "Elias was a man subject to like passion... read more
The Biblical Illustrator - 2 Kings 1:9-16
2 Kings 1:9-16Then the king sent unto him a captain of fifty.The destruction of the two captains with their companiesConsider--I. The steps which led up to this miracle.1. Seeking help where it was not to be found, in direct violation of the law of God. If a member of a family were to break his arm, and instead of applying to the family surgeon who had in the past given full proof of his skill, were to seek the advice of a quack, he would be sinning against himself, and insulting the man who... read more