Commentaries:
Barnes' Notes
Came forth to Elisha - It does not appear that any interchange of speech took place between "the sons of the prophets" (see the marginal reference note) and Elijah; but independent revelations had been made to the two "schools" at Bethel and Jericho II Kings 2:5, and also to Elisha, with respect to Elijah' s coming removal.
From thy head - i. e. from his position as teacher and master. The teacher sat on an elevated seat, so that his feet were level with the heads of his pupils (compare Acts 22:3).
Hold ye your peace - i. e. "Say nothing - disturb us not. The matter is too sacred for words."
Other Barnes' Notes entries containing 2 Kings 2:3:
Hebrews 11:5
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