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Now what can be done for you? Can we speak on your behalf to the king or the commander of the army?&#8217&#8221 She replied, &#8220I have a home among my own people.&#8221 <a href="/nlt/2_kings/4.htm">New Living Translation</a> Elisha said to Gehazi, “Tell her, ‘We appreciate the kind concern you have shown us. What can we do for you? Can we put in a good word for you to the king or to the commander of the army?’” “No,” she replied, “my family takes good care of me.” <a href="/esv/2_kings/4.htm">English Standard Version</a> And he said to him, “Say now to her, ‘See, you have taken all this trouble for us; what is to be done for you? Would you have a word spoken on your behalf to the king or to the commander of the army?’” She answered, “I dwell among my own people.” <a href="/bsb/2_kings/4.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> and Elisha said to Gehazi, “Now tell her, ‘Look, you have gone to all this trouble for us. What can we do for you? Can we speak on your behalf to the king or the commander of the army?’” “I have a home among my own people,” she replied. <a href="/kjv/2_kings/4.htm">King James Bible</a> And he said unto him, Say now unto her, Behold, thou hast been careful for us with all this care; what is to be done for thee? wouldest thou be spoken for to the king, or to the captain of the host? And she answered, I dwell among mine own people. <a href="/nkjv/2_kings/4.htm">New King James Version</a> And he said to him, “Say now to her, ‘Look, you have been concerned for us with all this care. What can I do for you? Do you want me to speak on your behalf to the king or to the commander of the army?’ ” She answered, “I dwell among my own people.” <a href="/nasb_/2_kings/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And he said to him, “Say now to her, ‘Behold, you have taken trouble for us with all this care; what can I do for you? Would you like me to speak for you to the king or to the commander of the army?’” But she answered, “I live among my own people.” <a href="/nasb/2_kings/4.htm">NASB 1995</a> He said to him, &#8220Say now to her, &#8216Behold, you have been careful for us with all this care; what can I do for you? Would you be spoken for to the king or to the captain of the army?&#8217&#8221 And she answered, &#8220I live among my own people.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/2_kings/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And he said to him, “Say now to her, ‘Behold, you have been careful for us with all this care; what can I do for you? Would you be spoken for to the king or to the captain of the army?’” And she answered, “I live among my own people.” <a href="/lsb/2_kings/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And he said to him, “Say now to her, ‘Behold, you have been careful for us with all this care; what can I do for you? Would you be spoken for to the king or to the commander of the army?’” And she answered, “I live among my own people.” <a href="/amp/2_kings/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Now he said to Gehazi, “Say to her now, ‘You have gone to all this trouble for us; what can I do for you? Would you like to be mentioned to the king or to the captain of the army?’” She answered, “I live among my own people [in peace and security and need no special favors].” <a href="/csb/2_kings/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Then he said to Gehazi, “Say to her, ‘Look, you’ve gone to all this trouble for us. What can we do for you? Can we speak on your behalf to the king or to the commander of the army? ’ ” She answered, “I am living among my own people.” <a href="/hcsb/2_kings/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then he said to Gehazi, &#8220Say to her, &#8216Look, you&#8217ve gone to all this trouble for us. What can we do for you? Can we speak on your behalf to the king or to the commander of the army?&#8221 She answered, &#8220I am living among my own people.&#8221 <a href="/asv/2_kings/4.htm">American Standard Version</a> And he said unto him, Say now unto her, Behold, thou hast been careful for us with all this care; what is to be done for thee? wouldest thou be spoken for to the king, or to the captain of the host? And she answered, I dwell among mine own people. <a href="/erv/2_kings/4.htm">English Revised Version</a> And he said unto him, Say now unto her, Behold, thou hast been careful for us with all this care; what is to be done for thee? wouldest thou be spoken for to the king, or to the captain of the host? And she answered, I dwell among mine own people. <a href="/gwt/2_kings/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Elisha said to Gehazi, "Ask her what we can do for her, since she has gone to a lot of trouble for us. Maybe she would like us to speak to the king or the commander of the army for her." She answered, "I'm already living among my own people." <a href="/gnt/2_kings/4.htm">Good News Translation</a> he said to Gehazi, "Ask her what I can do for her in return for all the trouble she has had in providing for our needs. Maybe she would like me to go to the king or the army commander and put in a good word for her." "I have all I need here among my own people," she answered. <a href="/isv/2_kings/4.htm">International Standard Version</a> Elisha told him, "Ask her, 'Look how you've gone to all this trouble to care for us! What can I do for you? Do you wish to be mentioned to the king or to the head of the army?'" She replied, "I'm at home living among my own people." <a href="/msb/2_kings/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> and Elisha said to Gehazi, ?Now tell her, ?Look, you have gone to all this trouble for us. What can we do for you? Can we speak on your behalf to the king or the commander of the army??? ?I have a home among my own people,? she replied. <a href="/net/2_kings/4.htm">NET Bible</a> Elisha said to Gehazi, "Tell her, 'Look, you have treated us with such great respect. What can I do for you? Can I put in a good word for you with the king or the commander of the army?'" She replied, "I'm quite secure." <a href="/nheb/2_kings/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> He said to him, "Say now to her, 'Look, you have cared for us with all this care. What is to be done for you? Would you like to be spoken for to the king, or to the captain of the army?'" She answered, "I dwell among my own people." <a href="/wbt/2_kings/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And he said to him, Say now to her, Behold, thou hast been careful for us with all this care; what is to be done for thee? wouldst thou be spoken for to the king, or to the captain of the host? And she answered, I dwell among my own people. <a href="/web/2_kings/4.htm">World English Bible</a> He said to him, “Say now to her, ‘Behold, you have cared for us with all this care. What is to be done for you? Would you like to be spoken for to the king, or to the captain of the army?’” She answered, “I dwell among my own people.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_kings/4.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And he says to him, “Now say to her, Behold, you have troubled yourself concerning us with all this trouble; what can [I] do for you? Is it to speak for you to the king, or to the head of the host?” And she says, “I am dwelling in the midst of my people.” <a href="/ylt/2_kings/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And he saith to him, 'Say, I pray thee, unto her, Lo, thou hast troubled thyself concerning us with all this trouble; what -- to do for thee? is it to speak for thee unto the king, or unto the head of the host?' and she saith, 'In the midst of my people I am dwelling.' <a href="/slt/2_kings/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he will say to him, Say now to her, Behold, thou didst hasten for us all this concern; what to be done for thee? is it to speak for thee to the king, or to the chief of the army? And she will say, In the midst of my people I dwell.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_kings/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> He said to his servant: Say to her Behold thou hast diligently served us in all things, what wilt thou have me to de for thee? hast thou any business, and wilt thou that I speak to the king, or to the general of the army? And she answered: I dwell in the midst of my own people. <a href="/cpdv/2_kings/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> he said to his servant: “Say to her: Behold, you have ministered to us attentively in all things. What do you want, that I might do for you? Do you have any business, or do you want me to speak to the king, or to the leader of the military?” And she responded, “I live in the midst of my own people.” <a href="/nabre/2_kings/4.htm">New American Bible</a> he told Gehazi, “Say to her, ‘You have troubled yourself greatly for us; what can we do for you? Can we say a good word for you to the king or to the commander of the army?’ ” She replied, “I am living among my own people.” <a href="/nrsvce/2_kings/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> He said to him, “Say to her, Since you have taken all this trouble for us, what may be done for you? Would you have a word spoken on your behalf to the king or to the commander of the army?” She answered, “I live among my own people.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_kings/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And he said to her, Behold, you have shown us all this respect; what is to be done for you? Is there anything to be spoken on your behalf to the king or to the commander of the army? And she answered, I dwell among my own people quite well. <a href="/hpbt/2_kings/4.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And he said to her: “Behold, you have shown all this reverence toward us. What is proper to do for you? Is there something to say for you to the King, or to the Captain of the army?” And she said: “I dwell beautifully among my people.”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/2_kings/4.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And he said unto him: 'Say now unto her: Behold, thou hast been careful for us with all this care; what is to be done for thee? wouldest thou be spoken for to the king, or to the captain of the host?' And she answered: 'I dwell among mine own people.' <a href="/sep/2_kings/4.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And he said to him, Say now to her, Behold, thou hast taken all this trouble for us; what should I do for thee? Hast thou any request to make to the king, or to the captain of the host? And she said, I dwell in the midst of my people. <a href="/parallel/2_kings/4-13.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/FiLs3w_mMFQ?start=1046" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/2_kings/4.htm">The Shunammite Woman</a> …12And he said to Gehazi his servant, “Call the Shunammite woman.” And when he had called her, she stood before him, 13<a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">and Elisha said</a> <a href="/hebrew/lōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- ">to Gehazi,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4994.htm" title="4994: nā (Interjection) -- I (we) pray, now. ">“Now</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: ’ĕ·mār- (V-Qal-Imp-ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">tell</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ê·le·hā (Prep:: 3fs) -- To, into, towards. ">her,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2009.htm" title="2009: hin·nêh (Interjection) -- Lo! behold! Prolongation for hen; lo!">‘Look,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">you have gone to all</a> <a href="/hebrew/2063.htm" title="2063: haz·zōṯ (Art:: Pro-fs) -- Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that. Irregular feminine of zeh; this.">this</a> <a href="/hebrew/2729.htm" title="2729: ḥā·raḏt (V-Qal-Perf-2fs) -- To tremble, be terrified. A primitive root; to shudder with terror; hence, to fear; also to hasten.">trouble</a> <a href="/hebrew/2731.htm" title="2731: ha·ḥă·rā·ḏāh (Art:: N-fs) -- Trembling, fear, anxiety. Feminine of chared; fear, anxiety."></a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ê·lê·nū (Prep:: 1cp) -- To, into, towards. ">for us.</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (Prep) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4100.htm" title="4100: meh (Interrog) -- What? how? anything. ">What</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: la·‘ă·śō·wṯ (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">can we do</a> <a href="/hebrew/lāḵ (Prep:: 2fs) -- ">for you?</a> <a href="/hebrew/3426.htm" title="3426: hă·yêš (Adv) -- Being, substance, existence, is. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/1696.htm" title="1696: lə·ḏab·ber- (Prep-l:: V-Piel-Inf) -- To speak. A primitive root; perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively, to speak; rarely to subdue.">Can we speak</a> <a href="/hebrew/lāḵ (Prep:: 2fs) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">on your behalf to</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">the king</a> <a href="/hebrew/176.htm" title="176: ’ōw (Conj) -- Or. Presumed to be the constructive or genitival form of -av; short for 'avvah; desire; hence or, also if.">or</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/8269.htm" title="8269: śar (N-msc) -- Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince. From sarar; a head person.">the commander</a> <a href="/hebrew/6635.htm" title="6635: haṣ·ṣā·ḇā (Art:: N-cs) -- Or tsbadah; from tsaba'; a mass of persons, especially reg. Organized for war; by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively.">of the army?’”</a> <a href="/hebrew/595.htm" title="595: ’ā·nō·ḵî (Pro-1cs) -- I. Sometimes; a primitive pro. I.">“I</a> <a href="/hebrew/3427.htm" title="3427: yō·šā·ḇeṯ (V-Qal-Prtcpl-fs) -- A primitive root; properly, to sit down; by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry.">have a home</a> <a href="/hebrew/8432.htm" title="8432: bə·ṯō·wḵ (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- Midst. From an unused root meaning to sever; a bisection, i.e. the centre.">among</a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: ‘am·mî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">my own people,”</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: wat·tō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">she replied.</a> 14So he asked, “Then what should be done for her?” “Well, she has no son,” Gehazi replied, “and her husband is old.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/1_samuel/1-17.htm">1 Samuel 1:17-18</a> “Go in peace,” Eli replied, “and may the God of Israel grant the petition you have asked of Him.” / “May your maidservant find favor with you,” said Hannah. Then she went on her way, and she began to eat, and her face was no longer downcast. <a href="/1_kings/17-9.htm">1 Kings 17:9-16</a> “Get up and go to Zarephath of Sidon, and stay there. Behold, I have commanded a widow there to provide for you.” / So Elijah got up and went to Zarephath. When he arrived at the city gate, there was a widow gathering sticks. Elijah called to her and said, “Please bring me a little water in a cup, so that I may drink.” / And as she was going to get it, he called to her and said, “Please bring me a piece of bread.” ... <a href="/2_kings/8-1.htm">2 Kings 8:1-6</a> Now Elisha had said to the woman whose son he had restored to life, “Arise, you and your household; go and live as a foreigner wherever you can. For the LORD has decreed that a seven-year famine will come to the land.” / So the woman had proceeded to do as the man of God had instructed. And she and her household lived as foreigners for seven years in the land of the Philistines. / At the end of seven years, when the woman returned from the land of the Philistines, she went to the king to appeal for her house and her land. ... <a href="/genesis/18-9.htm">Genesis 18:9-10</a> “Where is your wife Sarah?” they asked. “There, in the tent,” he replied. / Then the LORD said, “I will surely return to you at this time next year, and your wife Sarah will have a son!” Now Sarah was behind him, listening at the entrance to the tent. <a href="/1_kings/3-5.htm">1 Kings 3:5-13</a> One night at Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream, and God said, “Ask, and I will give it to you!” / Solomon replied, “You have shown much loving devotion to Your servant, my father David, because he walked before You in faithfulness, righteousness, and uprightness of heart. And You have maintained this loving devotion by giving him a son to sit on his throne this very day. / And now, O LORD my God, You have made Your servant king in my father David’s place. But I am only a little child, not knowing how to go out or come in. ... <a href="/2_kings/5-15.htm">2 Kings 5:15-16</a> Then Naaman and all his attendants went back to the man of God, stood before him, and declared, “Now I know for sure that there is no God in all the earth except in Israel. So please accept a gift from your servant.” / But Elisha replied, “As surely as the LORD lives, before whom I stand, I will not accept it.” And although Naaman urged him to accept it, he refused. <a href="/1_samuel/25-27.htm">1 Samuel 25:27-31</a> Now let this gift your servant has brought to my lord be given to the young men who follow you. / Please forgive your servant’s offense, for the LORD will surely make a lasting dynasty for my lord, because he fights the LORD’s battles. May no evil be found in you as long as you live. / And should someone pursue you and seek your life, then the life of my lord will be bound securely by the LORD your God in the bundle of the living. But He shall fling away the lives of your enemies like stones from a sling. ... <a href="/2_kings/2-9.htm">2 Kings 2:9-10</a> After they had crossed over, Elijah said to Elisha, “Tell me, what can I do for you before I am taken away from you?” “Please, let me inherit a double portion of your spirit,” Elisha replied. / “You have requested a difficult thing,” said Elijah. “Nevertheless, if you see me as I am taken from you, it will be yours. But if not, then it will not be so.” <a href="/matthew/10-41.htm">Matthew 10:41-42</a> Whoever receives a prophet because he is a prophet will receive a prophet’s reward, and whoever receives a righteous man because he is a righteous man will receive a righteous man’s reward. / And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones because he is My disciple, truly I tell you, he will never lose his reward.” <a href="/luke/10-38.htm">Luke 10:38-42</a> As they traveled along, Jesus entered a village where a woman named Martha welcomed Him into her home. / She had a sister named Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to His message. / But Martha was distracted by all the preparations to be made. She came to Jesus and said, “Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Tell her to help me!” ... <a href="/mark/9-41.htm">Mark 9:41</a> Indeed, if anyone gives you even a cup of water because you bear the name of Christ, truly I tell you, he will never lose his reward. <a href="/philippians/4-17.htm">Philippians 4:17-19</a> Not that I am seeking a gift, but I am looking for the fruit that may be credited to your account. / I have all I need and more, now that I have received your gifts from Epaphroditus. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God. / And my God will supply all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus. <a href="/hebrews/13-2.htm">Hebrews 13:2</a> Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it. <a href="/romans/12-13.htm">Romans 12:13</a> Share with the saints who are in need. Practice hospitality. <a href="/1_timothy/5-10.htm">1 Timothy 5:10</a> and well known for good deeds such as bringing up children, entertaining strangers, washing the feet of the saints, imparting relief to the afflicted, and devoting herself to every good work.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And he said to him, Say now to her, Behold, you have been careful for us with all this care; what is to be done for you? would you be spoken for to the king, or to the captain of the host? And she answered, I dwell among my own people.thou hast<a href="/matthew/10-40.htm">Matthew 10:40-42</a> He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me… <a href="/luke/9-3.htm">Luke 9:3-5</a> And he said unto them, Take nothing for your journey, neither staves, nor scrip, neither bread, neither money; neither have two coats apiece… <a href="/romans/16-2.htm">Romans 16:2,6</a> That ye receive her in the Lord, as becometh saints, and that ye assist her in whatsoever business she hath need of you: for she hath been a succourer of many, and of myself also… to the king<a href="/2_kings/3-15.htm">2 Kings 3:15-18</a> But now bring me a minstrel. And it came to pass, when the minstrel played, that the hand of the LORD came upon him… <a href="/2_kings/8-3.htm">2 Kings 8:3-6</a> And it came to pass at the seven years' end, that the woman returned out of the land of the Philistines: and she went forth to cry unto the king for her house and for her land… <a href="/genesis/14-24.htm">Genesis 14:24</a> Save only that which the young men have eaten, and the portion of the men which went with me, Aner, Eshcol, and Mamre; let them take their portion.to the captain<a href="/2_kings/9-5.htm">2 Kings 9:5</a> And when he came, behold, the captains of the host were sitting; and he said, I have an errand to thee, O captain. And Jehu said, Unto which of all us? And he said, To thee, O captain.<a href="/2_samuel/19-13.htm">2 Samuel 19:13</a> And say ye to Amasa, Art thou not of my bone, and of my flesh? God do so to me, and more also, if thou be not captain of the host before me continually in the room of Joab.<a href="/1_kings/3-23.htm">1 Kings 3:23</a> Then said the king, The one saith, This is my son that liveth, and thy son is the dead: and the other saith, Nay; but thy son is the dead, and my son is the living.I dwell<a href="/1_timothy/6-6.htm">1 Timothy 6:6-8</a> But godliness with contentment is great gain… <a href="/hebrews/13-5.htm">Hebrews 13:5</a> Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.among mine<a href="/2_kings/8-1.htm">2 Kings 8:1</a> Then spake Elisha unto the woman, whose son he had restored to life, saying, Arise, and go thou and thine household, and sojourn wheresoever thou canst sojourn: for the LORD hath called for a famine; and it shall also come upon the land seven years.<a href="/ruth/1-1.htm">Ruth 1:1-4</a> Now it came to pass in the days when the judges ruled, that there was a famine in the land. And a certain man of Bethlehemjudah went to sojourn in the country of Moab, he, and his wife, and his two sons… <a href="/psalms/37-3.htm">Psalm 37:3</a> Trust in the LORD, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_kings/3-9.htm">Army</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-8.htm">Behalf</a> <a href="/2_kings/1-13.htm">Captain</a> <a href="/1_kings/20-22.htm">Care</a> <a href="/judges/13-4.htm">Careful</a> <a href="/1_kings/16-16.htm">Commander</a> <a href="/1_kings/17-9.htm">Dwell</a> <a href="/2_kings/4-11.htm">Elisha</a> <a href="/2_kings/3-9.htm">Host</a> <a href="/2_kings/4-7.htm">Live</a> <a href="/2_kings/3-10.htm">Trouble</a> <a href="/2_kings/4-7.htm">Word</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-9.htm">Wouldest</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_kings/5-1.htm">Army</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/16-9.htm">Behalf</a> <a href="/2_kings/5-1.htm">Captain</a> <a href="/2_kings/6-9.htm">Care</a> <a href="/2_kings/10-31.htm">Careful</a> <a href="/2_kings/9-5.htm">Commander</a> <a href="/2_kings/6-1.htm">Dwell</a> <a href="/2_kings/4-14.htm">Elisha</a> <a href="/2_kings/5-1.htm">Host</a> <a href="/2_kings/6-2.htm">Live</a> <a href="/2_kings/6-28.htm">Trouble</a> <a href="/2_kings/4-44.htm">Word</a> <a href="/2_kings/5-13.htm">Wouldest</a><div class="vheading2">2 Kings 4</div>1. <a href="/2_kings/4-1.htm">Elisha multiplies the widow's oil</a> 8. <a href="/2_kings/4-8.htm">He obtains a son for the good Shunammite</a> 18. <a href="/2_kings/4-18.htm">He restores her son when dead</a> 38. <a href="/2_kings/4-38.htm">At Gilgal he heals the deadly pottage</a> 42. <a href="/2_kings/4-42.htm">He satisfies a hundred men with twenty loaves</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_kings/4.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_kings/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_kings/4.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>and Elisha said to Gehazi Elisha, the prophet and successor of Elijah, often worked through his servant Gehazi. This reflects the common practice of prophets having attendants or disciples. Gehazi's role is significant as he acts as an intermediary, highlighting the hierarchical structure in prophetic ministry. This mirrors the relationship between Moses and Joshua or Paul and Timothy, where mentorship and delegation are key.Now tell her Elisha instructs Gehazi to communicate with the Shunammite woman, showing respect and gratitude for her hospitality. This reflects the cultural norms of the time, where direct communication between men and women, especially of different social standings, was often mediated. It also underscores the importance of gratitude and acknowledgment in relationships, a theme echoed in the New Testament with Jesus' interactions with those who served Him.‘Look, you have gone to all this trouble for us. The Shunammite woman had provided a room and sustenance for Elisha, demonstrating the biblical principle of hospitality. This act of kindness is reminiscent of the hospitality shown to angels in <a href="/genesis/18.htm">Genesis 18</a> by Abraham and Sarah. It highlights the virtue of serving God's messengers, which is rewarded by God, as seen in <a href="/hebrews/13-2.htm">Hebrews 13:2</a>.What can we do for you? Elisha's question reflects the biblical principle of reciprocity and blessing those who bless God's servants. This is akin to the promise given to Abraham in <a href="/genesis/12-3.htm">Genesis 12:3</a>, where those who bless God's people are blessed in return. It also foreshadows the New Testament teaching of giving and receiving, as seen in <a href="/luke/6-38.htm">Luke 6:38</a>.Can we speak on your behalf to the king or the commander of the army?’ Elisha offers to use his influence to benefit the woman, indicating his respected position in Israel. This reflects the interconnectedness of spiritual and political spheres in ancient Israel, where prophets often advised kings, as seen with Nathan and David. It also shows the prophet's role as an intercessor, a type of Christ who intercedes on behalf of humanity.“I have a home among my own people,” she replied. The Shunammite woman's response indicates contentment and a sense of belonging within her community. This reflects the biblical value of contentment and the importance of community, as seen in <a href="/philippians/4-11.htm">Philippians 4:11-12</a>. Her reply also suggests a deep trust in God's provision, paralleling the faith of the widow of Zarephath in <a href="/1_kings/17.htm">1 Kings 17</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/e/elisha.htm">Elisha</a> A prophet of God, successor to Elijah, known for performing miracles and serving as a spiritual leader in Israel. 2. <a href="/topical/g/gehazi.htm">Gehazi</a> Elisha's servant, who acts as an intermediary between Elisha and others. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_shunammite_woman.htm">The Shunammite Woman</a> A wealthy and hospitable woman from Shunem who provides for Elisha and his servant. 4. <a href="/topical/s/shunem.htm">Shunem</a> A town in the territory of Issachar, where the Shunammite woman resides. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_king_and_the_commander_of_the_army.htm">The King and the Commander of the Army</a> Representing the political and military authority in Israel, whom Elisha offers to speak to on behalf of the Shunammite woman.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_value_of_hospitality.htm">The Value of Hospitality</a> The Shunammite woman's hospitality towards Elisha demonstrates the importance of serving others and being generous with our resources. <a href="/topical/c/contentment_in_god's_provision.htm">Contentment in God's Provision</a> Her response, "I have a home among my own people," reflects a heart of contentment and satisfaction with what God has provided, teaching us to appreciate our current blessings. <a href="/topical/g/god's_recognition_of_our_service.htm">God's Recognition of Our Service</a> Elisha's offer to speak on her behalf shows that God notices and values our acts of service, even when we do not seek recognition or reward. <a href="/topical/i/intercession_and_advocacy.htm">Intercession and Advocacy</a> Elisha's willingness to intercede for the Shunammite woman illustrates the role of spiritual leaders as advocates for others, pointing to Christ as our ultimate intercessor. <a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_timing.htm">Trust in God's Timing</a> The Shunammite woman's account encourages us to trust in God's timing and plan, as her later blessing of a son demonstrates God's perfect provision.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_kings/4.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(13) And he said unto him--i.e., Elisha, as he lay on the bed (<a href="/2_kings/4-11.htm" title="And it fell on a day, that he came thither, and he turned into the chamber, and lay there.">2Kings 4:11</a>), had charged Gehazi to say this when he called their hostess. It is hardly likely that Elisha communicated with her through his servant in order to save his own dignity. He may have thought she would express her wishes more freely to Gehazi than to himself.Thou hast been careful . . . with all this care.--Literally, trembled all this trembling. Comp. <a href="/luke/10-41.htm" title="And Jesus answered and said to her, Martha, Martha, you are careful and troubled about many things:">Luke 10:41</a> (?????????).Wouldest thou be spoken for to the king?--Literally, is it to speak for thee to the king? that is, dost thou stand in need of an advocate at court? Is there any boon thou desirest from the king? This shows what influence Elisha enjoyed at the time: but it does not prove that Jehu, whom he anointed, was already on the throne, for Jehoram respected and probably feared the prophet.The captain of the host.--The commander-in- chief, who was the most powerful person next the king.I dwell among mine own people.--Literally, In the midst of my people I am dwelling--scil., far from the court and courtly interests. I have nothing to seek from such exalted personages; I am a mere commoner living quietly in the country.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_kings/4.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 13. - And he said unto him, Say now unto her, Behold, thou hast been careful - literally, anxious - for us with all this care - or, anxiety; i.e. thou hast taken all this trouble in lodging both me and my servant, and in attending on us - what is to be done for thee? or, What is there that thou wouldest have done for thee? Is there anything that we can do for thee in return? Wouldest thou be spoken for to the king? Elisha assumes that he has credit at court, and offers to use it in the Shunammite's favor, if she has any request to prefer. We see something of his influence in <a href="/2_kings/6-9.htm">2 Kings 6:9-12, 21-23</a>; <a href="/2_kings/8-4.htm">2 Kings 8:4-6</a>. Or to the captain of the host? i.e. the person whose authority and influence was next to that of the king. And she answered, I dwell among mine own people; i.e. "The court is nothing to me. I want nothing from it. I have no wrong to complain of, no quarrel with any of my neighbors, so as to need the help of one m power. I dwell peaceably among them. They are 'my own people' - friends or dependents." The reply is that of one perfectly content with her position. Perhaps she aims at impressing on Elisha that she has had no selfish motive in what she has done for him, but has merely wished to honor God in his prophet. <a href="/commentaries/2_kings/4-13.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>and [Elisha] said וַיֹּ֣אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say to Gehazi, ל֗וֹ (lōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> “Now נָ֣א (nā) Interjection <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4994.htm">Strong's 4994: </a> I pray', 'now', 'then' tell אֱמָר־ (’ĕ·mār-) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say her, אֵלֶיהָ֮ (’ê·le·hā) Preposition | third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to ‘Look, הִנֵּ֣ה (hin·nêh) Interjection <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2009.htm">Strong's 2009: </a> Lo! behold! you have gone to all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every this הַזֹּאת֒ (haz·zōṯ) Article | Pronoun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2063.htm">Strong's 2063: </a> Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that, trouble חָרַ֣דְתְּ ׀ (ḥā·raḏt) Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2729.htm">Strong's 2729: </a> To shudder with terror, to fear, to hasten for us. אֵלֵינוּ֮ (’ê·lê·nū) Preposition | first person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to What מֶ֚ה (meh) Interrogative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4100.htm">Strong's 4100: </a> What?, what!, indefinitely what can we do for you? לַעֲשׂ֣וֹת (la·‘ă·śō·wṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> To do, make Can we speak לְדַבֶּר־ (lə·ḏab·ber-) Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1696.htm">Strong's 1696: </a> To arrange, to speak, to subdue on your behalf to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to the king הַמֶּ֔לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king or א֖וֹ (’ōw) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_176.htm">Strong's 176: </a> Desire, if the commander שַׂ֣ר (śar) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8269.htm">Strong's 8269: </a> Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince of the army?’” הַצָּבָ֑א (haṣ·ṣā·ḇā) Article | Noun - common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6635.htm">Strong's 6635: </a> A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaign “I אָנֹכִ֥י (’ā·nō·ḵî) Pronoun - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_595.htm">Strong's 595: </a> I have a home יֹשָֽׁבֶת׃ (yō·šā·ḇeṯ) Verb - Qal - Participle - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3427.htm">Strong's 3427: </a> To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry among בְּת֥וֹךְ (bə·ṯō·wḵ) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8432.htm">Strong's 8432: </a> A bisection, the centre my own people,” עַמִּ֖י (‘am·mî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock she replied. וַתֹּ֕אמֶר (wat·tō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_kings/4-13.htm">2 Kings 4:13 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_kings/4-13.htm">2 Kings 4:13 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_kings/4-13.htm">2 Kings 4:13 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_kings/4-13.htm">2 Kings 4:13 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_kings/4-13.htm">2 Kings 4:13 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_kings/4-13.htm">2 Kings 4:13 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_kings/4-13.htm">2 Kings 4:13 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_kings/4-13.htm">2 Kings 4:13 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_kings/4-13.htm">2 Kings 4:13 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_kings/4-13.htm">2 Kings 4:13 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_kings/4-13.htm">OT History: 2 Kings 4:13 He said to him Say now (2Ki iiKi ii ki 2 kg 2kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_kings/4-12.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Kings 4:12"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Kings 4:12" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_kings/4-14.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Kings 4:14"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Kings 4:14" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>