Study 2 kings 6 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. The tenor of the narrative shows the humble condition of elishas pupils. The revelation of the angel guard around elisha is the important part of this incident, but the preliminaries to it may yield some instruction. This honor and respect, though primarily intended by god to be given to parents, are not limited to them. So the lord struck them with blindness as elisha had asked. Sweeney provides a major contribution to the prominent old testament library series with advanced discussions of textual. The book of kings was originally one book that was later divided into i kings and ii kings. Elisha calls elijah his father, though they were not related i kings 19. So the king of israel checked on the place indicated by the man of god. Charles simeon, horae homileticae or discourses digested into one continued series and forming a commentary, upon every book of the old and new testament, vol.
This is not a reference to a whole army but to a band of syrians somewhat larger than usual. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Now ahaziah fell through the lattice of his upper room in samaria, and was injured. When he showed him the place, elisha cut a stick and threw it into the water at that spot. Study the bible online using commentary on 2 kings 6 and. He cut down a stick this had no natural tendency to raise the iron. Read 2 kings 6 commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible.
Elisha, understanding all the secret designs of the king of syria against israel, informs the king of israel of them, 810. In spirit it includes civil, religious, and educational authorities as well. The multiplication of the widows oil so that she could sell it and pay her debt 4. But the children of the murderers he slew not in this he acted like a good man, and showed both faith and courage, in that he would obey the command of god, though it might be attended with great hazard to himself, and was not moved to cut off the children, through fear lest they should raise a faction against him, and take revenge for their fathers death. Commentaries for 2 kings chapter 6 the sons of the prophets enlarge their habitations, iron made to swim. Book of second kings overview insight for living ministries. She has an awful lot of clinical experience in dealing with children and their parents. Enoch was the only other man in the bible to do so genesis 5. Originally this book and the preceding book were combined into one longer book in the hebrew bible. This volume offers a close reading of the historical books of i and ii kings, concentrating on not only issues in the history of israel but also the literary techniques of storytelling used in these books. The book of 2 kings, along with 1 kings, was likely written between 560 and 540 b. David guzik commentary on 2 kings 6 describes how god protects elisha from the syrians and opens his servants eyes to see the spiritual protection. His disclosing to the king of israel the secret counsels of the king of syria 2 kings 6.
You can find the best commentary on 12 kings for you using the tools on the right side. After conferring with his officers, he said, i will set up my camp in such and such a place. He could not still persuade small groups of soldiers to attack. The lord opens their eyes, and they see their danger, 2 kings 6. The prophet elijah left this earth without dying 2. His disclosing to the king of israel the secret counsels of the king of syria.
His saving himself out of the hands of those who were sent to apprehend him v. But when they came to the edge of the camp of the syrians, behold, there was no one there. In this chapter are recorded other wonders of elisha, as causing iron to swim, 2 kings 6. The waters of the jordan river rolled back twice 2 kings 2. This is one of a series of elisha miracles in chapters 45. Even the sons of the prophets must not be unwilling to labour. Parents, train up a child in the way that he should go, and when he is old he will be unable to depart from it. The king of syria, finding that elisha had thus penetrated his secrets. The first half of 1 kings concerns the history of israel from completion of the story of the great king david in the events of the succession of david\s son, solomon, and david\s death. This must be rated as one of the most inspiring texts in the o. The one points to a common residencethe other to a common place of meeting. His saving himself out of the hands of those who were sent to apprehend him. The principle source of these hostilities continued in the form of invading bands or plundering parties who would make border raids against the jews cf. That was agreat wonderful chapter on the power of faith, trust,holy spirit in all trusting in the lord.
Study the bible online using commentary on 2 kings 6 and more. A commentary old testament library paperback january 18, 20 by marvin a. Beware of passing that place, because the arameans are going down there. In muriel beadles book on the importance of early childhood development, a childs mind, she expresses her own version of this proverb. A commentary old testament library hardcover september 4, 2007 by. The book continues with solomon\s reign in the building of the. Introduction this section calls our attention to the hostilities that israel was experiencing with the king of aram syria. The same thing happened with the books of samuel and chronicles immediately before and after the books of kings. Elisha apprised king jehoram of the secret purpose of the enemy. It concludes the deuteronomistic history, a history of israel also comprising the books of joshua and judges and the book of samuel, which biblical commentators believe was written to provide a theological explanation for the destruction of the kingdom of judah by babylon in. Elishas restoration of a lumberjacks axe 2 kings 6. Let no man think an honest employment a burden or a disgrace. The book of 2 kings is a sequel to the book of 1 kings. Moab rebelled against israel after the death of ahab.
Honor means to give high regard, respect, and esteem to. The first point to be noted is the friendly relations between the king and the prophet. The seventh chapter should have begun with 2 kings 6. The book of kings is the ninth book of the hebrew bible or the eleventh and twelfth books of the christian old testament. Please click on the number of the chapter that you wish to study.
A commentary and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. You could win a copy of the nlt illustrated study bible. Jan 01, 2007 this volume offers a close reading of the historical books of i and ii kings, concentrating on not only issues in the history of israel but also the literary techniques of storytelling used in these books. How natural is it for men to lay the cause of their suffering on any thing or person but themselves. Second kings features many unique events and people. His disclosing to the king of israel the secret counsels of the king of syria v. The book is a compilation of various annals recording the acts of the kings of israel and judah by a deuteronomic compiler in the seventh century bce, with a supplement added in the sixth century bce. Study 2 kings 6 using matthew henry bible commentary complete to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. His saving himself out of the hands of those who were sent to apprehend him 2 kings 6. The place was either bethel or jericho, probably the latter. The sons of the prophets wish to enlarge their dwellingplace, and go to the banks of jordan to cut down wood, when one of them drops his axe into the water, which elisha causes to swim. It continues the story of the kings over the divided kingdom israel and judah.
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