Verse of the Day
Author Spotlight
Loading featured author...
Report Issue
See a formatting issue or error?
Let us know →
Verse Takeaways
1
A Prophet's True Worth
When Elisha cried out, "the chariots of Israel and its horsemen," he was referring to Elijah himself. Commentators unanimously agree that this was Elisha's declaration that Elijah's prayers, counsel, and spiritual leadership were a greater defense to the nation than any physical army. This highlights the immense value of godly, faithful leaders.
See 3 Verse Takeaways
Book Overview
2 Kings
Author
Audience
Composition
Teaching Highlights
Outline
+ 5 more
See Overview
Commentaries
4
Albert Barnes
On 2 Kings 2:12
18th Century
Theologian
The chariot of Israel and the horsemen thereof - These difficult words likely refer to Elijah, whom Elisha addresses as “the true d…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Kings 2:12
19th Century
Bishop
And Elisha ... cried—Literally, And Elisha was seeing, and he (emphatic) was shouting. (Compare to [Reference 2 …
John Gill
On 2 Kings 2:12
17th Century
Pastor
And Elisha saw it
The ascension of Elijah to heaven, the manner of it, and all relative to it, as the disciples saw …
Go Ad-Free
Go ad-free and create your own bookmark library
Matthew Henry
On 2 Kings 2:9–12
17th Century
Minister
That fullness, from which prophets and apostles had all their supply, still exists as before, and we are told to ask for large supplies from it. Di…