So Hazael loaded down forty camels with the finest products of Damascus as a gift for Elisha. He went to him and said, “Your servant Ben-hadad, the king of Aram, has sent me to ask, ‘Will I recover from this illness?’”

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Every good thing of Damascus - This probably included not only rich robes and precious metals but also the luscious wine of Helbon (which wa…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Elisha’s visit to Damascus, and its consequences.

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

So Hazael went to meet him, and took a present with him
As was usual when a prophet or seer was consulted, see ([Ref…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Among other changes in people's minds brought about by affliction, it often leads to different thoughts about God's ministers and teaches people to…