2 Kings 4:23

“And he said, wherefore wilt thou go to him today? etc.] What reason is there for it? what is the meaning of it? it is neither new moon nor sabbath; neither the first day of the month, nor the seventh day of the week, times which were religiously observed; so with the Heathens the new moon and the seventh of the week, and so the fourth, were sacred f46; which notions they borrowed from the Jews, (see Gill on “<092005>1 Samuel 20:5”) and when, it seems, it was usual to frequent the house of the prophet, to hear the word of God read and explained, and other religious exercises performed, as praying and singing praise, and receiving some good instructions and advice. Joseph Kimchi gives a…”

“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; 1 Chronicles 23:31). It shall be well - Rather, as in the margin, “Peace.” i. e., “Be…”

“New moon, &c. - Which were the usual times in which they resorted to the prophets for instruction. It shall be well - My going will not be troublesome to him, nor prejudicial to thee or me. 4 Kings (2 Kings) 4:26”

“new moon: Num 10:10, Num 28:11; Ch1 23:31; Isa 1:13-15 well: Heb. peace, Kg2 4:26 4 Kings (2 Kings) 4:24”