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2 Kings 8:10

2 Kings 8:10
And Elisha said unto him, Go, say unto him, Thou mayest certainly recover: howbeit the LORD hath shewed me that he shall surely die.

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And Elisha said unto him, go, say unto him, thou mayest certainly recover,.... That is, of the disease; and there was…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Translate - “Go, say unto him, Thou shalt certainly live: howbeit the Lord hath showed me that he shall certainly die.”…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

Thou mayest certainly recover: howbeit the Lord hath showed me that he shall surely die - That is, God has not…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Kings 8:7-15

Here, I. We may enquire what brought Elisha to Damascus, the chief city of Syria. Was he sent to any but the lost sheep…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

Go, say unto him, Thou mayest certainly[R.V. shalt surely] recover This is not the translation of the Hebrew text…