He died. — Rather, he was to die.
Came down to him — i.e., to his house. Comp, the Note on 2 Kings 5:24; 2 Kings 6:33.
Wept over his face. — As he lay on the bed.
O my father, my father. — Comp, the Note on 2 Kings 2:12. Joash laments the approaching loss of his best counsellor and helper. The prophet, by his teaching and his prayers, as well as by his sage counsel and wonder-working powers, had been more to Israel than chariots and horsemen.