The disease grew worse and worse, and at the end of two years it caused his bowels to come out, and he died in agony. His people did not build a great funeral fire to honor him as they had done for his ancestors.

Commentaries

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

In process of time. —Compare 2 Chronicles 21:15. Literally, at days from days, that is, “a year after a year,…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And it came to pass that in process of time, after the end of
two years
So long he wa…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

A warning from God was sent to Jehoram. The Spirit of prophecy might have directed Elijah to prepare this writing in foresight of Jehoram's crimes.…