2 Kings 4:28
“Then she said, Did I desire a son of my lord? did I not say, Do not deceive me?”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Then she said, did I desire a son of my lord?.... It was not at her request she had one, at least the first motion was…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Great grief shrinks from putting itself into words. The Shunammite cannot bring herself to say, “My son is dead;” but by…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Did I desire a son of my lord? - I expressed no such wish to thee; I was contented and happy; and when thou didst…
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
Did I desire a son The words are almost reproachful and make it clear to the prophet that the child is dead. Better had…