There is nothing about jeremiah in the books of 1 kings and 2 kings. The removal of elijah was a type and figure of the ascension of christ, and the opening of the kingdom of heaven to all believers. This is not a reference to a whole army but to a band of syrians somewhat larger than usual. But by faith, through the eyes of faithbecause he knew god, because he was close to godhe understood that god was with him always and a tremendous army of angelic beings protected his servant elisha. Elijah makes his will, and leaves elisha his heir, now anointing him to be prophet in his room, more than when he cast his mantle upon him, 1 ki. But elisha sat in his house, and the elders sat with himthe latter clause of 2 kings 6. The book of 2 kings is a sequel to the book of 1 kings. Much of page 7 and the top of 8 if ebook commentary on 8.
Until a man recognizes that he is nothing, god can do nothing with him. That extraordinary event, the translation of elijah. Mar 28, 2014 1 and 2 kings is an old testament commentary, written by lissa wray beal published by ivp academic. The author writes much about the kings that affected the religion in each kingdom. His disclosing to the king of israel the secret counsels of the king of syria v. An introduction to the books of first and second kings. The holy bible book 12 2 kings kjv dramatized audio.
Study 2 kings 6 using matthew henry bible commentary complete to better. 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. Notwithstanding the general profligacy of israel, the schools of the prophets. And the rest of the acts of pekah, and all that he did, behold, they are written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of israel. Though jehoram was a wicked king and most of his courtiers would resemble their master, many had been won over, through the prophets influence, to the true religion.
Book notes barnes book notes jamieson, fausset, and brown book notes robertsons book notes nt commentaries adam clarke barnes notes forerunner commentary jamieson, fausset, and brown john wesleys notes. Concordances dictionaries encyclopedias bible stories apocrypha books lexicons. He fed 5000 people with 5 loaves and 2 fishes mark 6. Let no man think an honest employment a burden or a disgrace. His saving himself out of the hands of those who were sent to apprehend him v. The one points to a common residence the other to a common place of meeting. And it came to pass, when the king heard the words of the woman, that he rent his clothes. In the period following the babylonian captivity the samaritans relinquished actual idolatry, and by the adoption of the mosaic book of the law. The throne on earth must be in tune with the throne in heaven if blessings come and benefits accrue to the people.
His mothers name was jedidah the daughter of adaiah of bozkath. The tenor of the narrative shows the humble condition of elishas pupils. But by faith, through the eyes of faithbecause he knew god, because he was close to godhe understood that god was with him always and a tremendous army of angelic beings protected his servant elisha whether that army was always there is a moot point. The king of israel vows the destruction of elisha, and sends to have him beheaded, 33. Even the sons of the prophets must not be unwilling to labour. It continues the story of the kings over the divided kingdom israel and judah. Note, creatures are helpless things without god, for every creature is that, all that, and only that, which he makes it to be. Bar es, the writer returns here to the series of miracles which elisha performed for the benefit of the prophetical schools under his care. Josiah was eight years old when he became king, and he reigned thirtyone years in jerusalem. Wenham, a series which is synonymous with excellent exegesis and superior application, this volume not only continues this legacy, but propels it to new.
In this chapter are recorded other wonders of elisha, as causing iron to swim, 2 kings 6. Note, creatures are helpless things without god, for every creature is. However, the book opens with the story of him suffering a fall. The eyes of his understanding were opened, and he saw the heavenly warriors around elisha. And the people looked who were in great numbers upon the wall, chiefly for the defence of the city. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills exposition. Besides that the record of the life of hezekiah or isaiah 36. The book of kings is the ninth book of the hebrew bible or the eleventh and twelfth books of the christian old testament. This commentary is a recent edition of the apollos old testament commentary series with editors david w. The book of 2 kings, along with 1 kings, was likely written between 560 and 540 b. The author of 2 kings believes that the people should obey the laws in the book of deuteronomy. The tradition is that the prophet jeremiah was the author of both 1 and 2 kings. Benhadad besieges samaria, and reduces the city to great distress, of which several instances are given, 24 30. For an outline of both 1 and 2 kings see introduction to 1 kings.
Josephus relates the like dreadful sufferings in the siege of jerusalem by titus b. David guzik commentary on 2 kings 6 describes how god protects elisha from the. Tremper longman iii gives this commentary 5 stars highest rating in his 5th edition of the old testament commentary survey. Jan 02, 2020 why did the prophet elisha curse the youths for making fun of his baldness 2 kings 2. He acknowledges himself thereby disabled to help, unless god would help them. Verse by verse commentaries by book precept austin. King ahabs son ahaziah took the throne of the kingdom after the death of ahab in 1 kings. It is likely that elisha could not literally see all of these spirit beings that were out there on the mountain. His disclosing to the king of israel the secret counsels of the king of syria 2 kings 6. Commentaries large print bible bible search bible dictionaries books of the. John macarthur takes readers through the book of 2 kings, beginning with the godly reign of jehoshaphat in judah, continuing through the ministry of the prophet elijah, and concluding with the fall of both kingdoms.
And it came to pass, when the king heard the words of the woman, that he rent his clothes at the horror of the fact reported, and through grief that his people were brought into such distress through famine. In 2 kings, he says a lot about another prophet called elisha. His saving himself out of the hands of those who were sent to apprehend him 2 kings 6. What is the story of elisha and the shunammite woman. Study the bible online using commentary on 2 kings 6 and more. According to jewish tradition in the talmud the author was the prophet jeremiah. Is this just scholars trying to show how smart they are or is there a nugget of something important there. Note that 931bc marks the division of the kingdom into southern tribes judah and benjamin and ten. The two books of kings are called the 3 rd and 4 th book of kings in the septuagint as well as the vulgate. The illness may have been caused, or at least aggravated, by the intense anxiety which this grave peril created.
Male suada fames, made her require of her child that life, which not long before she had given it. But the things of their peace were so hidden from their eyes, that they knew not when they were well off. The place was either bethel or jericho, probably the latter. Elijah, being greatly pleased with the constancy of elishas affection and attendance, bade him ask what he should do for him, what blessing he should leave him at. 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. Elisha 2 kings 1 history of the divided kingdom 2 kings 1417 history of the southern kingdom 2 kings 1825 summary of 2 kings. Reference is made for example to the book of the acts of solomon 1 kings 11. Why did the prophet elisha curse the youths for making fun of his baldness 2 kings 2. He therefore went to the different schools of the prophets to give them his last exhortations and blessing. This summary of the book of 2 kings provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of 2 kings.
In 1 kings, the author said a lot about the prophet called elijah. Whatever the case, these people were not well received by the remaining inhabitants of the landlionswhich started killing them off. In the close of the foregoing chapter we had a wicked king leaving the world in disgrace, here we have a holy prophet leaving it in honour. What can we learn from the story of elisha and naaman.
This must be rated as one of the most inspiring texts in the o. Wenham, a series which is synonymous with excellent exegesis and superior application, this volume not only continues this legacy, but propels it to new heights. He lived just before jerusalems enemies overcame the city. A free bible version and commentary on the old testament book of 2 kings in easy english. When the king heard the words of the woman, he rent his clothes partly through grief for such a horrid fact, and partly through indignation at the prophet.