a8:7
b1 Kgs 19:15
c8:8
d1:2
e8:9
f1 Sam 9:6-8

‏ 2 Kings 8:7-9

8:7  a Elisha’s freedom to visit Damascus demonstrated the great respect that even Israel’s enemies had for him. The visit fulfilled the commission originally given to Elijah (1 Kgs 19:15  b).
8:8  c Will I recover? Cp. 1:2  d.
8:9  e forty camels with the finest products: Although gifts were not unusual when inquiring of a prophet (see 1 Sam 9:6-8  f), Ben-hadad’s gifts were lavish, testifying both to his wealth and to the esteem he had for Elisha.
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