Charles Ellicott Commentary 2 Kings 6:12

Charles Ellicott Commentary

2 Kings 6:12

1819–1905
Anglican
Charles Ellicott
Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott Commentary

2 Kings 6:12

1819–1905
Anglican
SCRIPTURE

"And one of his servants said, Nay, my lord, O king; but Elisha, the prophet that is in Israel, telleth the king of Israel the words that thou speakest in thy bedchamber." — 2 Kings 6:12 (ASV)

One of his servants. —The old interpreters thought of Naaman, but Elisha’s fame may have been otherwise known at Damascus.

None.No.

The words. —The Septuagint and Vulgate, all the words.

Telleth. —From time to time, as the Hebrew form denotes.