2 Reis 8:8

2Ki 8:8 And the king said unto Hazael, Take a present in thine hand, and go, meet the man of God, and enquire of the LORD by him, saying, Shall I recover of this disease?

Ver. 8. Take a present. ] For so he thought to purchase the prophet’s favour, as they were wont to do their soothsayers’ and sorcerers’.

Shall I recover of this disease? ] Shall I have thy prayers that I may? He could tell what this prophet had once done for Naaman, 2Ki 5:14 and therefore thus seeks to him.