2 Kings 4:30
“And the mother of the child said, As the LORD liveth, and as thy soul liveth, I will not leave thee. And he arose, and followed her.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And the mother of the child said,.... Having no faith in what the servant was to do, or could do:
as the Lord liveth,…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
I will not leave thee - The prophet it seems had no design to accompany her; he intended to wait for Gehazi's return;…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Kings 4:18-37
We may well suppose that, after the birth of this son, the prophet was doubly welcome to the good Shunammite. He had…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
I will not leave thee Whether the staff sent by Gehazi may have an effect, she cannot know. Her only security is in…