2 Kings 2:3 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Bible Comments

And the sons of the prophets that were at Bethel came forth to Elisha, and said unto him, Knowest thou that the LORD will take away thy master from thy head to day? And he said, Yea, I know it; hold ye your peace. Take away thy master from thy head - an allusion to the custom of scholars sitting at the feet of their master, the latter being over their heads (Acts 22:3).

2 Kings 2:3

3 And the sons of the prophets that were at Bethel came forth to Elisha, and said unto him, Knowest thou that the LORD will take away thy master from thy head to day? And he said, Yea, I know it; hold ye your peace.