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2 Kings 6:1

2 Kings 6:1
And the sons of the prophets said unto Elisha, Behold now, the place where we dwell with thee is too strait for us.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And the sons of the prophets said unto Elisha,.... Or the disciples of the prophets, as the Targum:

behold now, the place where we dwell with thee is too strait for us: their numbers were so…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

The writer returns here to the series of miracles which Elisha performed for the benefit of the prophetical schools under his care. The connection, in this point of view, is with 2Ki 4:44. The place…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

The place - is too strait for us - Notwithstanding the general profligacy of Israel, the schools of the prophets increased. This was no doubt owing to the influence of Elisha.

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

2 Kings 6:1-7

Several things may be observed here,

I. Concerning the sons of the prophets, and their condition and character. The college here spoken of seems to be that at Gilgal, for there Elisha was (Kg2 4:38),…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

2Ki 6:1-7. Elisha causeth an axe lost in the river to float (Not in Chronicles)

1. And the sons of the prophets said unto Elisha There is nothing to indicate which out of the various prophetic…