Charles Ellicott Commentary 2 Kings 4:3

"Then he said, Go, borrow thee vessels abroad of all thy neighbors, even empty vessels; borrow not a few." — 2 Kings 4:3 (ASV)

Abroad. —Literally, from the outside (of the house); out of doors.

Borrow not a few. —See margin. Do not scant, or stint, namely, to borrow.