The sons of the prophets enlarge their habitations, & Iron made to float. (1-7): Vs. 1 & 2:…place where we dwell with you is too small… There was a need in the ministry. But work out you need instead of asking Naaman for funds (V.2). Vs. 3&4:…please consent to go with your servants… Take Jesus…
Read MoreNaaman’s leprosy healed, and Kehazi stricken with leprosy. Naaman’s leprosy and Israeli servant. (1-8): V. 1:…by him the LORD had given victory to Syria… This could be the reference to the war between Ahab and Syria in 1 Kings 22:29–36 in which Ahab died. Also, it looks like Syria did not quarantine lepers. V. 2:…little…
Read MoreElisha and the Widow’s oil (1-7) V. 1:…wife of one of the sons of the prophets… Jewish historian Josephus states that this widow is the wife of ProphetObadiah mentioned in 1 King 18. …creditor has come to take my two children to be his slaves… ln the ANE (Ancient Near East), this widow was considered…
Read More2 Kings 3 Rebellion of Moab against Israel. Jehoram, also known as Joram: 9th King of Israel. (last (4th) king of 4th Dynasty) V. 1: As Ahazia did not have a son, his brother Joram (son of Ahab) succeeded Ahazia as the 9th King of Israel. V. 2: …not like his father and mother… He…
Read MoreElisha requesting double portion of Elijah’s spirit (9-13): V. 9…let a double portion of your spirit be upon me…Elisha is using the opportunity given by Elijah asked a double portion of Elijah’s spirit on him. It was not about Elijah’s human spirit, but the Spirit that was upon Elijah. Elisha’s request is not a greedy…
Read MoreThe revolt of Moab – Sickness of Ahaziah. – appearance of Elijah. (1-8) V. 1…Moab rebelled against Israel… Ahaziah was the 8th ruler of the northern kingdom of Israel. When Ahaziah rebelled against the Lord, Moab revolted from him. This is just a mention of the revolt and the details continue in Chapter 3. V.2…
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