Charles Ellicott Commentary 2 Kings 10:4

Charles Ellicott Commentary

2 Kings 10:4

1819–1905
Anglican
Charles Ellicott
Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott Commentary

2 Kings 10:4

1819–1905
Anglican
SCRIPTURE

"But they were exceedingly afraid, and said, Behold, the two kings stood not before him: how then shall we stand?" — 2 Kings 10:4 (ASV)

But they were exceedingly afraid. —Literally, And they feared mightily, mightily. (Compare to Genesis 7:19.)

Two kings. —Rather, the two kings. The word kings is emphatic.