vi_gl_vi_obs-tn/content/26/06.md

Jesus continued, saying, “And during

This is a direct quotation. It can be stated as an indirect quotation: “Jesus continued, saying that during….” (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-quotations)

during the time of the prophet Elisha

This is background information about what happened when Elisha was alive. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-background)

Elisha

Elisha was God’s prophet who came after Elijah. Like Elijah, Elisha confronted Israelite kings who were sinning against God and he did miracles that God gave him power to do.

a commander

This could mean ‘a military leader.’

they were furious at him

The Jews did not want to hear that God had blessed any people besides themselves, so they were very angry at what Jesus said.