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A Place of Preparation
Commentators note that Elisha's journey to Mount Carmel was not random. It was a place deeply connected to his mentor, Elijah. Scholars suggest Elisha went there for a period of solitude, prayer, and fasting to prepare for his public ministry, much like Jesus later did in the wilderness. It may have also been a center for religious gatherings or a school for prophets.
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Kings 2:25
18th Century
Theologian
Carmel - Where Elisha held gatherings for religious purposes (2 Kings 4:23–25) during one period of his life, if he did not actu…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Kings 2:25
19th Century
Bishop
To Mount Carmel. —To cultivate the memory of his master in solitude. Elijah had often lived there (Compare to [Reference 1 Kings 1…
John Gill
On 2 Kings 2:25
17th Century
Pastor
And he went from there to Mount Carmel
Where Elijah used to frequent, and where also there might be a school of the prophets; …
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Kings 2:19–25
17th Century
Minister
Observe the miracle of healing the waters. Prophets should make every place to which they come better for its inhabitants, endeavoring to sweeten b…