2 Kings 4:33
“He went in therefore, and shut the door upon them twain, and prayed unto the LORD.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
He went in therefore, and shut the door upon them twain,.... Himself and the dead child; that nobody might come in and…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Prayed - Prayer was the only remedy in such a case as this (compare the marginal reference and Jam 5:16), though it did…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Prayed unto the Lord - He had no power of his own by which he could restore the child.
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
shut the door upon them twain There is to be no witness, no parade made of the child's restoration. The act is in…
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