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Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

2 Kings 13 - Introduction

Jehoahaz reigns in Israel, and after him Joash, to whom Elisha prophesies that he shall thrice smite the Syrians. Elisha dies; and a dead man, being cast into his sepulchre, revives.

Before Christ 838.

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See also 2 Kings 13 - Introduction in other biblical comments:

  • Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

    2 KINGS 13:1 TO 2 KINGS 17:6. The remainder of the history of Israel to the fall of Samaria, with the contemporary annals of Judah, is of the nature of chronicle rather than history. There are few int...

  • Darby's translation notes (1890)

    1:8 [garment], (a-13) Or 'a hairy man.'...

  • John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible

    INTRODUCTION TO 2 KINGS 13 This chapter gives an account of the wicked reign of Jehoahaz son of Jehu king of Israel, and of the low estate he was brought into by the Syrians, 2 Kings 13:1, and of the...

  • Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

    _A.M. 3148. B.C. 856._ The reign of Jehoahaz, who follows the sin of Jeroboam; is oppressed by Hazael, and relieved by prayer, 2 Kings 13:1. Joash his son succeeds him in the kingdom, and in his idol...

  • KJV Original Language Details

    1 Iehoahaz his wicked reigne. 3 Iehoahaz oppressed by Hazael, is relieued by prayer. 8 Ioash succeedeth him. 10 His wicked reigne. 12 Ieroboam succeedeth him. 14 Elisha dying prophecieth to Ioash...

  • Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible

    * Reign of Jehoahaz. (1-9) Jehoash, king of Israel, Elisha dying. (10-19) Elisha's death, The victories of Jehoash. (20-25)...

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