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Haydock, George Leo. "Commentary on Wisdom of Solomon 48". "Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/hcc/wisdom-of-solomon-48.html. 1859.
Haydock, George Leo. "Commentary on Wisdom of Solomon 48". "Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary". https://www.studylight.org/
Verse 1
Torch. He was animated with a burning zeal, (Menochius) like John the Baptist, admonishing kings, &c., John v. 35., and Luke i. 17. (Calmet)
Verse 2
And they. Greek, "and by his zeal he diminished them. By," &c. (Haydock) --- He slew the priests of Baal, and many perished by famine, 4 Kings xviii. (Grotius) (Calmet)
Verse 3
Heaven. That it should not rain for three years and a-half, 3 Kings xvii. 1. --- Thrice. First upon his sacrifice, and twice to destroy fifty soldiers, Ibid.[3 Kings xvii.] 38., and 4 Kings i. 10. (Calmet) (Worthington)
Verse 5
Man. The son of the widow of Sarepta.
Verse 6
Destruction. The prophets are said to perform what they foretell; to indicate the certainty of the event. Elias denounced death to Achab, Jezabel, Ochozias, and the two Jorams, 4 Kings ix. 12., and 2 Paralipomenon xxi. 12., &c. (Calmet) --- Brokest. Greek, "those in honour from," &c., alluding to (Haydock) Ochozias and Joram, 4 Kings i. 16., and 1 Paralipomenon xxi. 15. (Calmet)
Verse 7
Judgment. Greek, "the reprimand of the Lord," for betraying fear, (3 Kings xix. 3, 9, 12.; Haydock) or the reprimand regarded Israel. (Calmet)
Verse 8
Penance. Greek, "reward," (Haydock) or punish the guilty. Hazael and Jehu were anointed by Eliseus, though by order of Elias. --- Thee. Eliseus was called from the plough, and adhered to his master, who governed the sons of the prophets in large communities.
Verse 10
Jacob. Protestants reject the authority of this book, partly (Haydock) on account of this (Worthington) ancient tradition. Enoch and Elias will appear in the days of antichrist, to convert many. The Jews will then agree with the Patriarchs, and embrace the religion of Christ. (Calmet) --- Elias came in the person of John the Baptist, at the first coming of our Saviour, but he will come in person before his second appearance. (Haydock) --- The application which Christ makes of the prediction of Malachy (Malachias iv. 6.) to John the Baptist, does not exclude this more distant accomplishment. Elias is still alive in some part of the world, as well as Enoch, whom St. Augustine styled "the first-born (primogenitor) of our resurrection." (City of God xv. 19.) (4 Kings ii. 11.)
Verse 11
Friendship. Like Eliseus, or the disciples of both. (Calmet) --- Greek, "who slept in love, for we also shall live indeed; (13.) Elias," &c. (Haydock) --- When we shall witness thy return, if we prove faithful, we may expect an immortal name, and not otherwise. (Calmet) --- He speaks in the person of those who shall live at that time. (Haydock)
Verse 13
Eliseus. Who received his double spirit, with his garment, 4 Kings ii. 15. --- Prince. Joram, 4 Kings iii. 14., and vi. 32.
Verse 14
Overcome. Or "escape." (Greek; Syriac) He knew what Giezi and the Syrians were doing, at a distance, 4 Kings v. 26., and vi. 12. --- Prophesied. Or raised the dead to life, 4 Kings xiii. 21. (Calmet) --- On his death-bed (ver. 15.) he also foretold the victory of Joas, ibid. 14.[4 Kings xiii. 14.?] (Vatable, &c.) --- The miracle wrought by his relics (Haydock) shewed that he was a true prophet. (Worthington)
Verse 19
Thereof. From Gehon, a fountain on the west, 2 Paralipomenon xxxii. 30. (Calmet)
Verse 20
Lifted. Greek, "removed from Lachis, and, "&c., 4 Kings xviii., &c.
Verse 23
He was. Greek, "and he purified (Haydock; or redeemed, Calmet) them by the hand (ministry) of Isaias. (24.) He," &c. (Haydock) --- Prayer prevailed when troops were insufficient, 4 Kings xix. (Worthington)
Verse 25
Sight. Greek, "vision." All his predictions were verified. (Calmet)
Verse 26
Life. Fifteen years, Isaias xxxviii., and 4 Kings xl. 11. (Haydock)
Verse 27
At last. After the captivity, (Isaias ii. 2.; Calmet) or in the days of the Messias. (Menochius)
Verse 31
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