2 Kings 8:1-23 NIV

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - 2 Kings 8:1-6

ELISHA IN DAMASCUSCRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES.—2 Kings 8:1. Then spoke Elisha—The pluperfect tense: Now Elisha had spoken. This section dates prior to chapters 5 and 6, but is given here as an introduction to the narrative which follows. 2 Kings 8:4. And the king talked—Was (that moment) talking. Note the coincidence. While talking; at that very moment “beheld the woman!” (2 Kings 8:5). God times incidents with precision; “things work together”, interweave (Romans 8:28). 2 Kings 8:6. King... read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - 2 Kings 8:7-15

CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES.—2 Kings 8:7. And Elisha came to Damascus—Elijah, his master, had been divinely commissioned to this (1 Kings 19:15), and now Elisha. “by the instigation of the Spirit” (Thenius), sets out to the task he inherited to perform. Benhadad, king of Syria, was sick—He. hearing of Elish is arrival, sent to enquire if he should recover; his messenger bearing propitiatory gifts for the prophet. 2 Kings 8:9. Took a present with him, even of, &c.—lit., present in his... read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - 2 Kings 8:16-29

CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES.—2 Kings 8:16. Joram the son of Ahab—See Notes on chap. 2 Kings 3:1. 2 Kings 8:18. The daughter of Ahab—Attaliah. It was through her influence the king introduced the worship of Baal into Judah (2 Chronicles 21:0 :). 2 Kings 8:19. To give him alway a light, and to his children—i.e., “even in his children,” that his kingdom should be kept from becoming extinct. 2 Kings 8:21. Zair—Vulgate says Seir; other authorities suggest Zoar.The people fled to their tents—i.e.,... read more

William Nicoll

Sermon Bible Commentary - 2 Kings 8:7-15

2 Kings 8:7-15 From this history some points of instruction may be derived. I. You cannot predict, from a man's early natural disposition, what he will be capable of. Nothing will save a man but firm habits, steadfast principles, and the grace of God in confirmation of them. II. Men are capable of a course at which their whole nature revolts. But it must be through a gradual reduction to a lower condition. Men in evil courses are like persons who go down winding stairs. The upper stairs hide... read more

Charles Simeon

Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae - 2 Kings 8:12

DISCOURSE: 370ELISHA PREDICTS THE ATROCIOUS ACTS OF HAZAEL2 Kings 8:12. And Hazael said, Why weepeth my lord? And he answered, Because I know the evil that thou wilt do unto the children of Israel.TO reconcile Divine foreknowledge with the contingency of human events is a difficulty, which probably will never be solved in this present state of our existence. Yet, if it cannot be explained, it may be illustrated in some measure, and in such a way as to afford considerable satisfaction to the... read more

C.I. Scofield

Scofield's Reference Notes - 2 Kings 8:16

Jehoram Called Joram, 2 Kings 8:21; 2 Kings 8:23; 2 Kings 8:24. began Heb. reigned, i.e. began to reign in consort with his father. read more

Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - 2 Kings 8:1-29

Chapter 8Now Elisha spake unto the woman, whose son had been restored to life, and he said, [You better get out of here because there's going to be a seven-year famine in this area] ( 2 Kings 8:1 ).And so she left and she moved down to the area of the Philistines and stayed there for seven years. Now after the seven years, she came back from the land of the Philistines and she found that people have moved into her house and on to her property and taken over her land. Now, it so happened that... read more

Joseph Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - 2 Kings 8:1-29

2 Kings 8:8 . Take a present. See on 1 Kings 14:3. 2 Kings 8:10 . Thou mayest certainly recover. Aye, say as you all do, both physicians and courtiers. Cry aloud, for Baal is a god. This was said in irony, to rebuke their cruel politeness. The Lord hath showed me that he shall surely die. The rabbins say that לא is written for לו . The Romans had a law that it was death to announce the decease of the emperor, except by the senate! But a rhetorician was applauded for doing it by a... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - 2 Kings 8:1-6

2 Kings 8:1-6Then spake Elisha unto the woman.The potent influence of a good manI. His counsel is valuable, and gratefully acted upon. Here we see how the kindness shown by the Shunammite receives still further reward. There is nothing so fruitful in blessing as kindness. In the great dilemmas of life we seek counsel, not from the frivolous and wicked, but from the wise and good. A good man has the destiny of many lives in his hands; a word from him has great weight.II. His beneficent acts are... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - 2 Kings 8:4-6

2 Kings 8:4-6And the King talked with Gehazi.The special providence of Jehovah illustratedWe approach, in this chapter, the end of Elisha’s wondrous but most useful career. His days are now perceptibly numbered, and one more recorded event, and he passes from the scene of this world. The text presupposes that the reputation of Elisha was established as a great and holy man “Tell me all the great things that Elisha hath done.” The question of the king is introductory to an interesting... read more

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - 2 Kings 8:1-6

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - 2 Kings 8:7-15

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - 2 Kings 8:16-29

Sermon Bible Commentary - 2 Kings 8:7-15

Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae - 2 Kings 8:12

Scofield's Reference Notes - 2 Kings 8:16

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - 2 Kings 8:1-29

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - 2 Kings 8:1-29

The Biblical Illustrator - 2 Kings 8:1-6

The Biblical Illustrator - 2 Kings 8:4-6

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