2 Kings 2:12
“And Elisha saw it, and he cried, My father, my father, the chariot of Israel, and the horsemen thereof. And he saw him no more: and he took hold of his own clothes, and rent them in two pieces.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
He took up also the mantle of Elijah that fell from him,.... Which he had now no further need of, and Elisha had, having…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
The chariot of Israel and the horsemen thereof - These difficult words are probably said of Elijah, whom Elisha…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
The chariot of Israel and the horsemen thereof - The Chaldee translates these words thus: "My master, my master! who, by…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Kings 2:9-12
Here, I. Elijah makes his will, and leaves Elisha his heir, now anointing him to be prophet in his room, more than when…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
My father, my father That this title of affection was given by the younger prophets to an elder seems clear from 1Sa…
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