Charles Ellicott Commentary 2 Kings 4:9

Charles Ellicott Commentary

2 Kings 4:9

1819–1905
Anglican
Charles Ellicott
Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott Commentary

2 Kings 4:9

1819–1905
Anglican
SCRIPTURE

"And she said unto her husband, Behold now, I perceive that this is a holy man of God, that passeth by us continually." — 2 Kings 4:9 (ASV)

A holy man of God. — The term “holy” is not a merely ornamental or conventional epithet of the “man of God” (i.e., prophet) as such, but denotes the special moral elevation of Elisha.

Continually.At stated intervals, regularly.