Charles Ellicott Commentary 2 Kings 5:22

Charles Ellicott Commentary

2 Kings 5:22

1819–1905
Anglican
Charles Ellicott
Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott Commentary

2 Kings 5:22

1819–1905
Anglican
SCRIPTURE

"And he said, All is well. My master hath sent me, saying, Behold, even now there are come to me from the hill-country of Ephraim two young men of the sons of the prophets; give them, I pray thee, a talent of silver, and two changes of raiment." — 2 Kings 5:22 (ASV)

Even now. — Or, this moment, precisely.

Mount Ephraim.The hill-country of Ephraim, or highlands of Ephraim, where Gilgal and Bethel were situated.

Changes of garments. — The same phrase as in 2 Kings 5:5.