2 Kings 1:1-2

1:1

Moab <04124> [Moab.]

After ... died <0310 04194> [after the.]

1:2

lattice <07639> [a lattice.]

The flat roofs of the eastern houses are generally surrounded by a parapet wall breast high; but instead of this, some terraces are guarded with balustrades only, or latticed work. Of the same kind, probably, was the lattice, or net, as the term {shevacha} seems to import, through which Ahaziah fell into the court. This incident proves the necessity of the law for the formation of battlements for roof, (De 22:8,) which God graciously dictated from Sinai, which furnishes a beautiful example of his paternal care and goodness; for the terrace was a place where many offices of the family were performed, and business frequently transacted.

injured <02470> [was sick.]

Baal Zebub <01176> [Baal-zebub.]

[Beelzebub. god.]

survive <02421> [whether.]