2 Kings 4:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Kings 4:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Kings 4:1 is a verse from the book of 2 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Now there cried a certain woman of the wives of the sons of the prophets unto Elisha, saying, Thy servant my husband is ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Kings 4:1 — KJV
“Now there cried a certain woman of the wives of the sons of the prophets unto Elisha, saying, Thy servant my husband is dead; and thou knowest that thy servant did fear the LORD: and the creditor is come to take unto him my two sons to be bondmen.”
— 2 Kings 4:1 (KJV)
2 Kings 4:1 in Context — About the Book of 2 Kings
2 Kings races through the divided kingdom's final centuries — Elisha's double-portion miracles, kings good and evil, and finally exile to Assyria and Babylon. Yet miracles keep breaking in: floating axe heads, healed lepers, resurrection. God stays powerfully present even in national decline.
Cross-References for 2 Kings 4:1
“And the sons of the prophets that were at Bethel came forth to Elisha, and said unto him, Knowest thou that the LORD will take away thy master from thy head to day? And he said, Yea, I know it; hold ye your peace.”
Shares key themes with 2 Kings 4:1: now, sons, prophets
“And the sons of the prophets that were at Jericho came to Elisha, and said unto him, Knowest thou that the LORD will take away thy master from thy head to day? And he answered, Yea, I know it; hold ye your peace.”
Shares key themes with 2 Kings 4:1: now, sons, prophets
“And he said, All is well. My master hath sent me, saying, Behold, even now there be come to me from mount Ephraim two young men of the sons of the prophets: give them, I pray thee, a talent of silver, and two changes of garments.”
Shares key themes with 2 Kings 4:1: now, sons, prophets
“Now Absalom had commanded his servants, saying, Mark ye now when Amnon's heart is merry with wine, and when I say unto you, Smite Amnon; then kill him, fear not: have not I commanded you? be courageous, and be valiant. have...: or, will you not, since I have commanded you? valiant: Heb. sons of valour”
Shares key themes with 2 Kings 4:1: now, sons, saying
“Now therefore let not my lord the king take the thing to his heart, to think that all the king's sons are dead: for Amnon only is dead.”
Shares key themes with 2 Kings 4:1: now, sons, dead
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