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Now there were four leprous men at the entrance of the gate: and they said one to another, Why sit we here until we die?

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Obedience Amidst Apostasy

Multiple commentators note that the lepers' position outside the city gate was in accordance with the Mosaic Law (Leviticus 13:46). This detail shows that even in the often-idolatrous northern kingdom of Israel, aspects of God's law were still being observed.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On 2 Kings 7:3

18th Century

Theologian

The lepers' position was in accordance with the Law of Moses (as the marginal references indicate), and this shows that the Law was still observed …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 2 Kings 7:3

19th Century

Bishop

And there were four leprous men. —Literally, And four men were lepers.

At the entering in of …

John Gill

John Gill

On 2 Kings 7:3

17th Century

Pastor

And there were four leprous men at the entering in of the gate ,
&c.] Of the city of Samaria; lepers, according to t…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 2 Kings 7:3–11

17th Century

Minister

God can, when he pleases, make the strongest heart tremble; and as for those who will not fear God, he can make them fear at the shaking of a leaf.…