To mount Carmel. — Elisha, then, must have dwelt there at least occasionally. (Comp. 2 Kings 4:9.) Carmel probably served as a fixed centre of prophetic teaching for the north, as Gilgal, Beth-el, and Jericho for the south. (Comp. also Elisha’s sacrifice there, 1 Kings 18:31 seq.)
Afar off. — The same word (minnèged) as to view (chap 2 Kings 2:7; 2 Kings 2:15).
Shunammite. — Syriac, Shulamite.