2 Kings 4:28 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Bible Comments

Then she said, Did I desire a son of my lord? did I not say, Do not deceive me? Did I desire a son of my lord? - I expressed no such wish to thee; I was contented and happy; and when thou didst promise me a son, did I not say, Do not deceive me? Do not mock me with a child which shall grow up to be attractive and engaging, but of whom I shall soon be deprived by death.

2 Kings 4:28

28 Then she said, Did I desire a son of my lord? did I not say, Do not deceive me?