2 Kings 8:11
“And he settled his countenance stedfastly, until he was ashamed: and the man of God wept.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And he settled his countenance steadfastly,.... Refrained himself as much as possible, that he might not weep, as some…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
That is, “And he (Elisha) settled his conntenance, and set it (toward Hazael), until he (Hazael) was ashamed.” Elisha…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
He settled his countenance steadfastly - Of whom does the author speak? Of Hazael, or of Elisha? Several apply this…
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
And he settled his countenance stedfastly The R.V. adds -upon him" in italics. This no doubt is the sense. Elisha fixed…
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