2 Kings 8:9
“So Hazael went to meet him, and took a present with him, even of every good thing of Damascus, forty camels' burden, and came and stood before him, and said, Thy son Benhadad king of Syria hath sent me to thee, saying, Shall I recover of this disease?”
My Notes
Commentary
Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
So Hazael went to meet him, and took a present with him,.... As was usual when a prophet or seer was consulted, see Sa1…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Every good thing of Damascus - Probably, besides rich robes and precious metals, the luscious wine of Helbon, which was…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Kings 8:7-15
Here, I. We may enquire what brought Elisha to Damascus, the chief city of Syria. Was he sent to any but the lost sheep…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
evenof every good thing of Damascus Cf. the present which Jacob sent by his sons when they were going down into Egypt to…
Cross References
Related passages throughout Scripture