2 Kings 6:15

The servant of the man of God. — One waiting on (i.e., a minister of) the man of God. Not Gehazi, who is never called Elisha’s minister, and is usually mentioned by name.

Was risen early. — For the Hebrew construction, comp. Psalms 127:2; Isaiah 5:11; Hosea 6:4.

Gone forth. — To the outside of the house, which commanded a view of the valley below, where the Syrians lay.

And his servant said. — On returning into the house. The narrative is contracted.