11 And he called the porters; and they told it to the king's house within.
11 The gatekeepers shouted the news, and it was reported within the palace.
11 Then the gatekeepers called out, and it was told within the king's household.
11 The gatekeepers got the word to the royal palace, giving them the whole story.
11 And the gatekeepers called out, and they told it to the king's household inside.
11 Then the gatekeepers shouted the news to the people in the palace.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Kings 7:11
Commentary on 2 Kings 7:3-11
(Read 2 Kings 7:3-11)
God can, when he pleases, make the stoutest heart to tremble; and as for those who will not fear God, he can make them fear at the shaking of a leaf. Providence ordered it, that the lepers came as soon as the Syrians were fled. Their consciences told them that mischief would befall them, if they took care of themselves only. Natural humanity, and fear of punishment, are powerful checks on the selfishness of the ungodly. These feelings tend to preserve order and kindness in the world; but they who have found the unsearchable riches of Christ, will not long delay to report the good tidings to others. From love to him, not from selfish feelings, they will gladly share their earthly good things with their brethren.