2 Kings 4:34
“And he went up, and lay upon the child, and put his mouth upon his mouth, and his eyes upon his eyes, and his hands upon his hands: and he stretched himself upon the child; and the flesh of the child waxed warm.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And he went up,.... To the bed, which was on an ascent in the chamber; see Gill on Kg2 1:4 and lay upon the child; as…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Be stretched himself - Or, “prostrated himself.” The word is a different one from that used of Elijah, and expresses…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Lay upon the child - Endeavored to convey a portion of his own natural warmth to the body of the child; and probably…
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
And he went up The verb is used in 2Ki 1:4, of getting upon a bed. For some old beds it is very appropriate, for…