Then he said, God do so to me, and more also, if the head of Elisha the son of Shaphat shall stand on him this day.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

God do so ... - Jehoram uses almost the very words of his wicked mother when she sought the life of Elijah.

The head of Elisha -

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Then he said.And he (that is, the king), said.

God do so ... to me. — Literally,

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Then he said, God do so and more also to me
He swore and made dreadful imprecations:

if the head …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Learn to value plenty and to be thankful for it; see how contemptible money is when, in a time of famine, it is so freely exchanged for anything ed…

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