1 Kings 17:17
“And it came to pass after these things, that the son of the woman, the mistress of the house, fell sick; and his sickness was so sore, that there was no breath left in him.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And she said unto Elijah, what have I to do with thee, O thou man of God!.... As if she should say, it would have been…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
No breath - Or, “no spirit,” “no soul.” (Compare Gen 2:7). The word used is translated “spirit” in Pro 20:27; Ecc 3:21;…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
There was no breath left in him - He ceased to breathe and died.
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Kings 17:17-24
We have here a further recompence made to the widow for her kindness to the prophet; as if it were a small thing to be…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Death and restoration of the widow's son (Not in Chronicles)
17. his sickness was so sore, that there was no breath left…
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