2 Kings 2:10
“And he said, Thou hast asked a hard thing: nevertheless, if thou see me when I am taken from thee, it shall be so unto thee; but if not, it shall not be so.”
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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And it came to pass, as they still went on and talked,.... About the donation of the gifts of the Spirit requested,…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
It would be better to omit the words “when I am,” which are not in the original. The sign was to be Elisha’s seeing the…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
A hard thing - This is what is not in my power, God alone can give this; yet if thou see me taken away from thee, it…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Kings 2:9-12
Here, I. Elijah makes his will, and leaves Elisha his heir, now anointing him to be prophet in his room, more than when…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Thou hast asked a hard thing Because it was not Elijah's to bestow. He knew that except for God's strengthening power…