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A Request for a Description
Commentators explain that King Ahaziah's question, "What manner of man was he?", was a practical request for a physical description. He wanted to know about the prophet's appearance, clothing, and overall look. The original Hebrew word, as scholars note, points to the external characteristics and visible peculiarities of the person.
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Charles Ellicott
On 2 Kings 1:7
19th Century
Bishop
He said. —Spoke. (See Note on 2 Kings 1:3.)
What manner of man? —See margin. The word mishp…
John Gill
On 2 Kings 1:7
17th Century
Pastor
And he said to them, what manner of man was he
What appearance or figure did he make? what his habit or clothing?<…
Matthew Henry
On 2 Kings 1:1–8
17th Century
Minister
When Ahaziah rebelled against the Lord, Moab revolted from him. Sin weakens and impoverishes us. Man's revolt from God is often punished by the reb…