2 Kings 4:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Kings 4:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Kings 4:8 is a verse from the book of 2 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And it fell on a day, that Elisha passed to Shunem, where was a great woman; and she constrained him to eat bread. And s..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Kings 4:8 — KJV
“And it fell on a day, that Elisha passed to Shunem, where was a great woman; and she constrained him to eat bread. And so it was, that as oft as he passed by, he turned in thither to eat bread. it fell on a day: Heb. there was a day constrained him: Heb. laid hold on him”
— 2 Kings 4:8 (KJV)
2 Kings 4:8 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 4:8
“And when he went out the second day, behold, two men of the Hebrews strove together: and he said to him that did the wrong, Wherefore smitest thou thy fellow?”
Shares key themes with 2 Kings 4:8: fell, day, where
“And they raised over him a great heap of stones unto this day. So the LORD turned from the fierceness of his anger. Wherefore the name of that place was called, The valley of Achor, unto this day. Achor: that is, Trouble”
Shares key themes with 2 Kings 4:8: day, where, great
“And it came to pass at the time of the going down of the sun, that Joshua commanded, and they took them down off the trees, and cast them into the cave wherein they had been hid, and laid great stones in the cave's mouth, which remain until this very day.”
Shares key themes with 2 Kings 4:8: day, where, great
“And Saul and all the people that were with him assembled themselves, and they came to the battle: and, behold, every man's sword was against his fellow, and there was a very great discomfiture. assembled...: Heb. were cried together”
Shares key themes with 2 Kings 4:8: fell, great, eat
“And when thou hast stayed three days, then thou shalt go down quickly, and come to the place where thou didst hide thyself when the business was in hand, and shalt remain by the stone Ezel. quickly: or, diligently: Heb. greatly when the...: Heb. in the day of the business Ezel: or, that sheweth the way”
Shares key themes with 2 Kings 4:8: day, where, great
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