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2 Kings 4

2 Kings 4:23

Elisha Raises the Shunammite’s Son · 2 Kings 4:18–37
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Translations

Modern
“Why would you go to him today?” he replied. “It is not a New Moon or a Sabbath.” “Everything is all right,” she said.
Traditional
And he said, Wherefore wilt thou go to him to day? it is neither new moon, nor sabbath. And she said, It shall be well.
Literal
And he said, “Why are you going to him today? It is not the New Moon nor the Sabbath.” And she said, “Peace.”
Latin
Qui ait illi: Quam ob causam vadis ad eum? hodie non sunt calendæ, neque sabbatum. Quæ respondit: Vadam.

Original

Hebrew
English
“Why would you go to him today?” he replied. “It is not a New Moon or a Sabbath.” “Everything is all right,” she said.

Notes

2 Kings 4:8–37

Elisha's interactions with the woman from Shunem are shown in two similar parts (2 Kings 4:8–20, 21–37). Shunem was a border town in the land given to the tribe of Issachar (Joshua 19:18).

Theme notes and profiles

Elijah Elisha

Events

Parallels

Acts 20:7–12

People

Sabbath: The seventh day of the week, set apart for rest and worship

Glossary

Elisha Feasts and Festivals of Israel Habakkuk (Person) Kings, Books of First and Second Resurrection Sons of the Prophets

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Resignation in The Shunammite Woman Children: Death of, As a Judgment Upon Parents by Elisha Elisha: Miracles of Raises the Son of the Shunammite Woman from the Dead Miracles: Catalogue of Raises the Shunammite Woman's Child Sabbath: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Shunammite: A Woman Who Gave Hospitality to Elisha, and Whose Son he Raised to Life Synagogues: Probably Originated in the Schools of the Prophets The Feast of the New Moon: A Season For: Inquiring of God's Messengers Women: The Shunammite Woman, Who Gave Hospitality to Elisha