Charles Ellicott Commentary 2 Kings 4:5

Charles Ellicott Commentary

2 Kings 4:5

1819–1905
Anglican
Charles Ellicott
Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott Commentary

2 Kings 4:5

1819–1905
Anglican
SCRIPTURE

"So she went from him, and shut the door upon her and upon her sons; they brought [the vessels] to her, and she poured out." — 2 Kings 4:5 (ASV)

From him.Mç’ittô, the correct form. (Compare to 2 Kings 3:11.)

Who brought ... poured out. — There should be a semicolon at “sons.” The rest is literally, They were bringing to her, and she was pouring continually (mĕyaççèqeth, only here). She did not leave her pouring. The story is evidently abridged in this verse.