2 Kings 8:11 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ And he settled his countenance stedfastly,b until he was ashamed: and the man of God wept. ”

2 Kings 8:11 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

That is, “And he (Elisha) settled his conntenance, and set it (toward Hazael), until he (Hazael) was ashamed.” Elisha fixed on Hazael a long and meaning look, until the latter’s eyes fell before hi...
2 Kings 8:11 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Elisha and the Shunammite. Hazael, King of Syria. This chapter is somewhat varied as to composition. It opens with a short story about Elisha ( 2 Kings 8:1-6 ), of which we may presuppose ( a ) tha...
2 Kings 8:11 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

he: i.e. Hazael. ashamed. The thought of murder came into his mind.
2 Kings 8:11 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

And he settled his countenance stedfastly, until he was ashamed: and the man of God wept. He settled his countenance steadfastly - Of whom does the author speak? Of Hazael, or of Elisha? Several appl...
2 Kings 8:11 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

And he settled his countenance— "He [Hazael] keeping his countenance, continued with the same look for some time, while the man of God wept." Hazael pretended surprise at the answer of Elisha,...
2 Kings 8:11 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

And he settled his countenance stedfastly, until he was ashamed: and the man of God wept. He settled his countenance stedfastly, х Waya`ªmeed ( H5975 ) 'et ( H853 ) paanaayw ( H...
2 Kings 8:11 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Elisha and the Shunammite. Elisha and Hazael. Reigns of Jehoram and Ahaziah of Judah 1. Then spake Elisha] The occasion is not indicated, all the stories related of Elisha in this and the three pr...
2 Kings 8:11 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

(7-15) Elisha’s visit to Damascus, and its consequences.
2 Kings 8:11 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

THE SHUNAMMITE AND HAZAEL 2 Kings 8:1-15 ( Circa B.C. 886) "Our acts still follow with us from afar, And what we have been makes us what we are." -GEORGE ELIOT THE next anecdote of Elisha...
2 Kings 8:11 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

the Power behind the Throne 2 Kings 8:1-15 Nothing happens in our life or in the world apart from the divine appointment or permission. Behind every event and incident there is a divine provide...
2 Kings 8:11 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

The influence of Elisha is incidentally seen in the converse of the king with Gehazi and the restoration of the lands of the Shunammite woman for the sake of the prophet. Elisha visited Damascus, wh...
2 Kings 8:11 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

I hardly know a passage in history, even if simply considered as an history, more strikingly interesting to the feelings than this interview, as here related between Hazael and the prophet. Figure to...
2 Kings 8:11 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

And he settled his countenance steadfastly ,.... Refrained himself as much as possible, that he might not weep, as some Jewish writers interpret it; or, as others, he turned his face on one side, an...
2 Kings 8:11 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

And he settled his countenance stedfastly, until he was ashamed: and the man of God wept. Ver. 11. And he settled his countenance steadfastly. ] Heb., And set it. He settled his countenance and lo...
2 Kings 8:11 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

He settled his countenance steadfastly Elisha fixed his eyes on Hazael, and looked upon him so earnestly, so long, and with such a settled countenance, that Hazael was ashamed, as apprehending that...
2 Kings 8:11 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

THE SHUNAMITE AGAIN (vv.1-6) The Shunamite woman is typical of the godly remnant of Israel. She had learned the grace of God in giving new life (ch.4:17) and further in resurrection power (ch.4:...
2 Kings 8:11 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Hazael's Barbarity Predicted. B. C. 885. 7 And Elisha came to Damascus; and Benhadad t...
2 Kings 8:11 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

He settled his countenance stedfastly; the prophet fixed his eyes upon Hazael. Until he was ashamed; either till the prophet was ashamed to look any longer upon him; or till Hazael was ashamed, a...
2 Kings 8:11 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Benhadad Of Aram, Through His Servant Hazael, Seeks Elisha's Assurance That His Illness Is Not Fatal, But Elisha Discerns Dark Deeds Ahead At The Hands Of Hazael ( 2 Kings 8:7-15 ). This incident...
2 Kings 8:11 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES .— 2 Kings 8:7 . And Elisha came to Damascus —Elijah, his master, had been divinely commissioned to this ( 1 Kings 19:15 ), and now Elisha. “by the instigation of t...
2 Kings 8:11 - Sermon Bible Commentary

2 Kings 8:7-15 From this history some points of instruction may be derived. I. You cannot predict, from a man's early natural disposition, what he will be capable of. Nothing will save a man but...
2 Kings 8:11 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Kings 8:8 . Take a present. See on 1 Kings 14:3 . 2 Kings 8:10 . Thou mayest certainly recover. Aye, say as you all do, both physicians and courtiers. Cry aloud, for Baal is a god. This was...
2 Kings 8:11 - The Biblical Illustrator

Elisha came to Damascus. Striking characters We have here-- I. A dying king. 1. This dying king was very anxious. “Shall I recover of this disease?” This was the question he wanted Elisha...
2 Kings 8:11 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION 2 Kings 8:1-12 THE SEQUEL OF THE STORY OF THE SHUNAMMITE . THE KILLING OF BENHADAD BY HAZAEL ; AND THE WICKED REIGNS OF JEHORAM AND AHAZI...
2 Kings 8:11 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Hazael Anointed King
2 Kings 8:11 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Acts 20:19 ; Acts 20:31 ; Genesis 45:2 ; Jeremiah 13:17 ; Jeremiah 14:17 ; Jeremiah 4:19 ; Jeremiah 9:1 ; Jeremiah 9:18 ; John 11:35 ; Luke 19:41 ; Philippians 3:18 ; Psalms 119:136 ; Ro...
2 Kings 8:11 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

He settled — The prophet fixed his eyes upon Hazael. Until — 'Till Hazael was ashamed, as apprehending the prophet discerned something of an evil and shameful nature in him.

2 Kings 8:11 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

2 Kings 8:11 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

2 Kings 8:11 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

2 Kings 8:11 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

2 Kings 8:11 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

2 Kings 8:11 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

2 Kings 8:11 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

2 Kings 8:11 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

2 Kings 8:11 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

2 Kings 8:11 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

2 Kings 8:11 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

2 Kings 8:11 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

2 Kings 8:11 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

2 Kings 8:11 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

2 Kings 8:11 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Kings 8:11 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

2 Kings 8:11 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

2 Kings 8:11 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

2 Kings 8:11 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

2 Kings 8:11 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

2 Kings 8:11 - Sermon Bible Commentary

2 Kings 8:11 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Kings 8:11 - The Biblical Illustrator

2 Kings 8:11 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

2 Kings 8:11 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

2 Kings 8:11 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

2 Kings 8:11 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes