hand. Put by Figure of speech Metonymy (of Cause), App-6, for power put forth.
girded. Girdles worn by all. Taken off when resting. Put on when preparing for work or journeying. See Exo_12:11. 2Ki_4:29; 2Ki_9:1. Luk_12:37; Luk_17:8. Act_12:8.
ran. For over twenty miles Elijah acted as the royal "runner" across the great plain of Esdraelon. Possibly none at hand in the king's hasty departure.