2 Kings 4:23
“And he said, Wherefore wilt thou go to him to day? it is neither new moon, nor sabbath. And she said, It shall be well.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And he said, wherefore wilt thou go to him today?.... What reason is there for it? what is the meaning of it?
it is…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Her husband did not connect the illness with his wife’s demand, but thought she wished to attend one of the prophet’s…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Wherefore wilt thou go - She was a very prudent woman; she would not harass the feelings of her husband by informing him…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Kings 4:18-37
We may well suppose that, after the birth of this son, the prophet was doubly welcome to the good Shunammite. He had…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
it is neither new moon, nor sabbath These were the principal occasions of assembling for worship, and it is clear from…
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