1 Kings 19:21
“And he returned back from him, and took a yoke of oxen, and slew them, and boiled their flesh with the instruments of the oxen, and gave unto the people, and they did eat. Then he arose, and went after Elijah, and ministered unto him.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And he returned back from him,.... To his father's house, and took his leave, and then came back into the field, perhaps…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Elisha returns to his oxen and laborers. He indicates his relinquishment of his home and calling by the slaughter of the…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
He returned back - He went home to his house; probably he yet lived with his parents, for it appears he was a single…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Kings 19:19-21
Elisha was named last in the orders God gave to Elijah, but he was first called, for by him the other two were to be…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
And he returned back from[R.V. from following] him Elisha clearly understood the permission which was given to him. He…
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