2 KINGS—NOTE ON 2 KINGS 4:1 Several more miracles by Elisha remind
the reader of the miracles performed by his predecessor, Elijah.
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2 KINGS—NOTE ON 2 KINGS 4:10 A SMALL ROOM ON THE ROOF. Roofs in
ancient Israel were typically flat and served as important areas in
the life of the family (see Joshua 2:6; 2 Samuel 11:2; 2 Kings 23:12).
Occasionally, they provided accommodations for guests (see 1 Samuel
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2 KINGS—NOTE ON 2 KINGS 4:13 A WORD SPOKEN ON YOUR BEHALF. Elisha
offers to help the Shunammite woman secure benefits from government
officials. She has no need of their help, however, because she is
wealthy (v. 2 Kings 4:8) and has the support and protection of her OWN
PEOPLE.
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2 KINGS—NOTE ON 2 KINGS 4:23 Her husband’s response implies that
it was customary in Israel to consult prophets only on particular
days—the NEW MOON and the SABBATH (see 1 Samuel 20:5; Amos 8:5).
This woman’s business, however, will not wait. ALL IS not really
WELL, but she does not want either her... [ Continue Reading ]
2 KINGS—NOTE ON 2 KINGS 4:27 THE LORD HAS HIDDEN IT FROM ME. Elisha
did not know this would happen. Prophets are not all-knowing. They
depend always on God’s revelation.
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2 KINGS—NOTE ON 2 KINGS 4:29 TIE UP YOUR GARMENT. As the woman had
arrived at Carmel in great haste (v. 2 Kings 4:24), Elisha sends
Gehazi back to Shunem in similar haste, his garment tied up so he can
run (compare 1 Kings 18:46).
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2 KINGS—NOTE ON 2 KINGS 4:30 I WILL NOT LEAVE YOU. The woman does
not accept Elisha’s plan to resurrect the boy from a distance, by
his STAFF. She wants his personal attention, which in the end does
prove crucial.
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2 KINGS—NOTE ON 2 KINGS 4:34 Elisha’s actions vividly picture God
restoring breath to the child (PUTTING HIS MOUTH ON HIS MOUTH), as
well as sight (HIS EYES) and strength (HIS HANDS).
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2 KINGS—NOTE ON 2 KINGS 4:38 A general state of FAMINE does not
imply a complete absence of food (see, e.g., vv. 2 Kings 4:42).
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2 KINGS—NOTE ON 2 KINGS 4:40 DEATH IN THE POT. As with the salt
thrown into the water at Jericho (2 Kings 2:21), the flour is a
visible sign of the Lord’s power working through Elisha.
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2 KINGS—NOTE ON 2 KINGS 4:42 BREAD OF THE FIRSTFRUITS. The second
miracle of the chapter also concerns provision for people who depend
on Elisha. A limited amount of food is multiplied (compare vv. 2 Kings
4:1). The God of Elisha heals, provides, and brings life from death.
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