9 And she said unto her husband, Behold now, I perceive that this is an holy man of God, which passeth by us continually.
9 She said to her husband, "I know that this man who often comes our way is a holy man of God.
9 And she said to her husband, "Behold now, I know that this is a holy man of God who is continually passing our way.
9 "I'm certain," said the woman to her husband, "that this man who stops by with us all the time is a holy man of God.
9 And she said to her husband, "Look now, I know that this is a holy man of God, who passes by us regularly.
9 She said to her husband, "I am sure this man who stops in from time to time is a holy man of God.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Kings 4:9
Commentary on 2 Kings 4:8-17
(Read 2 Kings 4:8-17)
Elisha was well thought of by the king of Israel for his late services; a good man can take as much pleasure in serving others, as in raising himself. But the Shunammite needed not any good offices of this kind. It is a happiness to dwell among our own people, that love and respect us, and to whom we are able to do good. It would be well with many, if they did but know when they are really well off. The Lord sees the secret wish which is suppressed in obedience to his will, and he will hear the prayers of his servants in behalf of their benefactors, by sending unasked-for and unexpected mercies; nor must the professions of men of God be supposed to be delusive like those of men of the world.