2Ki 8:9 | TNotes | STEP | 8:9 forty camels with the finest products: Although gifts were not unusual when inquiring of a prophet (see 1 Sam 9:6-8 ), Ben-hadad’s gifts were lavish, testifying both to his wealth and to the esteem he had for Elisha.

b1 Sam 9:6-8►

‏ 2 Kings 8:9

8:9 ^a forty camels with the finest products: Although gifts were not unusual when inquiring of a prophet (see 1 Sam 9:6-8 ^b), Ben-hadad’s gifts were lavish, testifying both to his wealth and to the esteem he had for Elisha.