Bible commentary on the book of 2 kings 6

When and how was israel conquered by the assyrians. David guzik commentary on 2 kings 6 describes how god protects elisha from the syrians and opens his servants eyes to see the spiritual protection. One family vacation we visited cave of the winds in colorado springs. Read 2 kings 6 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. This second book of kings, which opens with the translation of elijah to heaven, and closes with the transportation of the captive jews to babylon, is more tragic than all which have preceded it. The floating axhead is perhaps related to canaanite mythology. When we look at god, we learn three things in relation to our trials. And that devine presence envelopes the entire universe at any given point in time and space. The tradition is that the prophet jeremiah was the author of both 1 and 2 kings. One commentator says that this may suggest that readers should focus on the lord and his prophet thomas constable, the bible knowledge commentary victor books, 1. To a nine year old flatlander, a mountain cave was an exciting experience. One of the great crimes of the northern tribes of israel was their worship of molech, leading to the assyrian captivity 2 kings 17. This honor and respect, though primarily intended by god to be given to parents, are not limited to them. The book of 2 kings, along with 1 kings, was likely written between 560 and 540 b.

Study the bible online using commentary on 2 kings 6 and. Notwithstanding the general profligacy of israel, the schools of the prophets increased. The first point to be noted is the friendly relations between the king and the prophet. The removal of elijah was a type and figure of the ascension of christ, and the opening of the kingdom of heaven to all believers.

And she answered, this woman said unto me, give thy son, that we may eat him to day. After conferring with his officers, he said, i will set up my camp in such and such a place. As we continue in our study, we must remember that these historical accounts of elisha and israel are not only true, but being a part of gods god. This must be rated as one of the most inspiring texts in the o. Chapter 3, 4 studyjoshua 3and 4study carefully the experiences of israel in their travels to canaan. Since the text and audio content provided by blb represent a range of evangelical traditions, all of the ideas and principles conveyed in the resource materials are not. The books of kings were originally one book in the hebrew text and formed a two volume corpus with the present books of samuel. The most memorable part of the tour, however, was not the beautiful rock formations. Elishas restoration of a lumberjacks axe 2 kings 6. Also iincludes maps, charts, a pronunciation guide, and a glossary. Give us permission to go down to the jordan where each of us will get a log. Every man a beam they made a sort of loghouses with their own hands. Resources, free bible software, bible art, biblical history topics and study, and ancient bible maps of rome, greece, and ancient near east. Tremper longman iii gives this commentary 5 stars highest rating in his 5th edition of the old testament commentary survey.

Respect means to have deferential regard for, to treat with propriety and consideration. Bible history online images and resources for biblical history. And the sons of the prophets said to elisha, see now, the place where we dwell with you is too small for us. This is not a reference to a whole army but to a band of syrians somewhat larger than usual.

In this chapter are recorded other wonders of elisha, as causing iron to swim, 2 kings 6. He cut down a stick this had no natural tendency to raise the iron. That was agreat wonderful chapter on the power of faith, trust,holy spirit in all trusting in the lord. Commentary on 2 kings 6 by matthew henry blue letter bible. It continues the story of the kings over the divided kingdom israel and judah. Introduction this section calls our attention to the hostilities that israel was experiencing with the king of aram syria.

The principle source of these hostilities continued in the form of invading bands or plundering parties who would make border raids against the jews cf. The eyes of his understanding were opened, and he saw the heavenly. King manasseh of judah gave his son to molech 2 kings 21. This was no doubt owing to the influence of elisha.

Based on the nrsv and niv bible translationsthis commentary covers every book systematically, verse by verse. The blue letter bible ministry and the blb institute hold to the historical, conservative christian faith, which includes a firm belief in the inerrancy of scripture. It concludes the deuteronomistic history, a history of israel also comprising the books of joshua and judges and the book of samuel, which biblical commentators believe was written to provide a theological explanation for the destruction of the kingdom of judah by babylon in. May 02, 2020 the book of 2 kings concludes with the final overthrow and deportation of the people of israel and judah to assyria and babylon, respectively. His disclosing to the king of israel the secret counsels of the king of syria. Noah was a just man and perfect in his generations, and noah walked with god. Honor means to give high regard, respect, and esteem to. Even elisha is called three times the man of god 6. Baal is jealous and goes about to kill yammnahar, after which he succeeds and becomes the ruler. Beware of passing that place, because the arameans are going down there. Let no man think an honest employment a burden or a disgrace.

Even the sons of the prophets must not be unwilling to labour. Study 2 kings 6 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Elisha apprised king jehoram of the secret purpose of the enemy. Hinton offers teachers and students a concise yet rich resource for increasing biblical understanding. The book of 2 kings is a sequel to the book of 1 kings. The revelation of the angel guard around elisha is the important part of this incident, but the preliminaries to it may yield some instruction.

All this took place because the israelites had sinned against the lord their god, who had brought them up out of egypt from under the power of pharaoh king of egypt. His saving himself out of the hands of those who were sent to apprehend him. He could not still persuade small groups of soldiers to attack. But the children of the murderers he slew not in this he acted like a good man, and showed both faith and courage, in that he would obey the command of god, though it might be attended with great hazard to himself, and was not moved to cut off the children, through fear lest they should raise a faction against him, and take revenge for their fathers death. He therefore went to the different schools of the prophets to give them his last exhortations and blessing. Therefore, 2 kings is actually the fourth book in the series on the history of the hebrew kings as presently arranged. Basic bible commentary, volume 6 9780687026258 by linda hinton. Study 2 kings 6 using matthew henry bible commentary complete to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Up to the days of king josiah of judah, molech worship continued, because he destroyed a place of worship to that idol 2 kings 23. Study the bible online using commentary on 2 kings 6 and more. The book of kings is the ninth book of the hebrew bible or the eleventh and twelfth books of the christian old testament. Book of 2 kings bible survey who were the kings of israel and judah. Read 2 kings 6 commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. Sidlow baxter, in his book explore the book, introduces second kings with.