2 Kings 1:8

And they answered him, He was an hairy man, and girt with a girdle of leather about his loins. And he said, It is Elijah the Tishbite.

King James Version

View Chapter

Other Translations for 2 Kings 1:8

BSB

"He was a hairy man," they answered, "with a leather belt around his waist." "It was Elijah the Tishbite," said the king.

AKJV

And they answered him, He was an hairy man, and girt with a girdle of leather about his loins. And he said, It is Elijah the Tishbite.

CPDV

So they said, "A hairy man, with a belt of leather wrapping his waist." And he said, "It is Elijah, the Tishbite."

ERV

And they answered him, He was an hairy man, and girt with a girdle of leather about his loins. And he said, It is Elijah the Tishbite.

NHEB

They answered him, "He was a hairy man, and wearing a leather belt around his waist." He said, "It is Elijah the Tishbite."

SMT

And they will say to him, A man possessing hair, girded with a girdle of skin upon his loins. And he will say, It is Elijah the Tishbite.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Kings 1:8

AndtheyansweredH559VerbhimHewasanhairyH8181Noun Masculine manH376Noun MasculineandgirtH247VerbwithagirdleH232Noun MasculineofleatherH5785Noun MasculineabouthisloinsH4975Noun MasculineAndhesaidH559VerbItisElijahH452Proper Name MasculinetheTishbiteH8664

Commentary for 2 Kings 1:8

Please note: this is not Scripture

These study resources are provided for informational purposes only. They reflect human interpretation, are subject to human error, and should not be considered divinely inspired or authoritative.

Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 2 Kings 1:8

Summary

Messengers identify prophet by appearance

Place

Samaria

Event

Elijah identified by distinctive appearance

Estimated Time Period

c. 850 BC