Commentaries:
Barnes' Notes
Her husband did not connect the illness with his wife' s demand, but thought she wished to attend one of the prophet' s devotional services. It is evident that such services were now held with something like regularity on Carmel for the benefit of the faithfull in those parts.
New moon - By the Law the first day of each month was to be kept holy. Offerings were appointed for such occasions Numbers 28:11-15, and they were among the days on which the silver trumpets were to be blown Numbers 10:10; Psalms 81:3. Hence, "new moons" are frequently joined with "sabbaths" (see Isaiah 1:13; Ezekiel 45:17; Hosea 2:11; I Chronicles 23:31).
It shall be well - Rather, as in the margin, "Peace." i. e., "Be quiet - trouble me not with inquiries - only let me do as I wish."
Other Barnes' Notes entries containing 2 Kings 4:23:
2 Kings 2:25
Psalms 81:3
Haggai 1:1
Matthew 4:23
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