Charles Ellicott Commentary 2 Kings 4:22

Charles Ellicott Commentary

2 Kings 4:22

1819–1905
Anglican
Charles Ellicott
Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott Commentary

2 Kings 4:22

1819–1905
Anglican
SCRIPTURE

"And she called unto her husband, and said, Send me, I pray thee, one of the servants, and one of the asses, that I may run to the man of God, and come again." — 2 Kings 4:22 (ASV)

One of the young men. —To lead and drive the ass.

Asses.She-asses.

That I may run. —Notice the striking naturalness of the language, in which she promises to be back soon.