2 Kings 7:20

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does 2 Kings 7:20 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “it came to pass even so unto him; for the people trod upon him in the gate, and he died.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

it came to pass even so unto him; for the people trod upon him in the gate, and he died.
2 Kings 7:20 — American Standard Version

Context — 2 Kings 7

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
20it came to pass even so unto him; for the people trod upon him in the gate, and he died.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And so it fell out unto him, etc.] As the prophet predicted: for the people trod upon him in the gate, and he died; (see Gill on “<120717>2 Kings 7:17”).”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“And so it fell out, &c. - See how heinously God resents our distrust of his power, providence and promise! Whenever God promises the end, he knows where to provide the means. Next: 4 Kings (2 Kings) Chapter 8”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Num 20:12; Ch2 20:20; Job 20:23; Isa 7:9; Jer 17:5, Jer 17:6; Heb 3:18, Heb 3:19 Next: 4 Kings (2 Kings) Chapter 8”
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