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me one of the servants and one of the donkeys, that I may go quickly to the man of God and return.” <a href="/kjv/2_kings/4.htm">King James Bible</a> And she called unto her husband, and said, Send me, I pray thee, one of the young men, and one of the asses, that I may run to the man of God, and come again. <a href="/nkjv/2_kings/4.htm">New King James Version</a> Then she called to her husband, and said, “Please send me one of the young men and one of the donkeys, that I may run to the man of God and come back.” <a href="/nasb_/2_kings/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Then she called to her husband and said, “Please send me one of the servants and one of the donkeys, so that I may run to the man of God and return.” <a href="/nasb/2_kings/4.htm">NASB 1995</a> Then she called to her husband and said, &#8220Please send me one of the servants and one of the donkeys, that I may run to the man of God and return.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/2_kings/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Then she called to her husband and said, “Please send me one of the servants and one of the donkeys, that I may run to the man of God and return.” <a href="/lsb/2_kings/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And she called to her husband and said, “Please send me one of the young men and one of the donkeys, that I may run to the man of God and return.” <a href="/amp/2_kings/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then she called to her husband and said, “Please send me one of the servants and one of the donkeys, so that I may run to the man of God and return.” <a href="/csb/2_kings/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> She summoned her husband and said, “Please send me one of the servants and one of the donkeys, so I can hurry to the man of God and come back again.” <a href="/hcsb/2_kings/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> She summoned her husband and said, &#8220Please send me one of the servants and one of the donkeys, so I can hurry to the man of God and then come back.&#8221 <a href="/asv/2_kings/4.htm">American Standard Version</a> And she called unto her husband, and said, Send me, I pray thee, one of the servants, and one of the asses, that I may run to the man of God, and come again. <a href="/cev/2_kings/4.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The woman called to her husband, "I need to see the prophet. Let me use one of the donkeys. Send a servant along with me, and let me leave now, so I can get back quickly." <a href="/erv/2_kings/4.htm">English Revised Version</a> And she called unto her husband, and said, Send me, I pray thee, one of the servants, and one of the asses, that I may run to the man of God, and come again. <a href="/gwt/2_kings/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> She called her husband and said, "Please send me one of the servants and one of the donkeys. I will go quickly to the man of God and come back again." <a href="/gnt/2_kings/4.htm">Good News Translation</a> Then she called her husband and said to him, "Send a servant here with a donkey. I need to go to the prophet Elisha. I'll be back as soon as I can." <a href="/isv/2_kings/4.htm">International Standard Version</a> Then she called to her husband and asked him, "Please send me one of the servants, along with one of the donkeys, so I can ride quickly to see that godly man. I'll be right back." <a href="/msb/2_kings/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> And the woman called her husband and said, ?Please send me one of the servants and one of the donkeys, that I may go quickly to the man of God and return.? <a href="/net/2_kings/4.htm">NET Bible</a> She called to her husband, "Send me one of the servants and one of the donkeys, so I can go see the prophet quickly and then return." <a href="/nheb/2_kings/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> She called to her husband, and said, "Please send me one of the servants, and one of the donkeys, that I may run to the man of God, and come again." <a href="/wbt/2_kings/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And she called to her husband, and said, Send me, I pray thee, one of the young men, and one of the asses, that I may run to the man of God, and come again. <a href="/web/2_kings/4.htm">World English Bible</a> She called to her husband and said, “Please send me one of the servants, and one of the donkeys, that I may run to the man of God and come again.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_kings/4.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and calls to her husband and says, “Please send one of the young men and one of the donkeys to me, and I run to the man of God, and return.” <a href="/ylt/2_kings/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and calleth unto her husband, and saith, 'Send, I pray thee, to me, one of the young men, and one of the asses, and I run unto the man of God, and return.' <a href="/slt/2_kings/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And she will call to her husband and say, Send now to me one of the boys, and one of the she asses, and I will run even to the man of God, and I will turn back.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_kings/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> She called her husband, and said: Send with me, I beseech thee, one of thy servants, and an ass that I may run to the man of God, and come again. <a href="/cpdv/2_kings/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> she called her husband, and she said: “Send with me, I beg you, one of your servants, and a donkey, so that I may hurry to the man of God, and then return.” <a href="/nabre/2_kings/4.htm">New American Bible</a> and called to her husband, “Let me have one of the servants and a donkey. I must go quickly to the man of God, and I will be back.” <a href="/nrsvce/2_kings/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Then she called to her husband, and said, “Send me one of the servants and one of the donkeys, so that I may quickly go to the man of God and come back again.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_kings/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Then she called to her husband and said, Send me one of the servants and one of the asses, that I may go hastily to the prophet of God. <a href="/hpbt/2_kings/4.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And she called her husband and she said: “Send me one of the Boy Servants and one donkey. I shall come unto the Prophet of God.”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/2_kings/4.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And she called unto her husband, and said: 'Send me, I pray thee, one of the servants, and one of the asses, that I may run to the man of God, and come back.' <a href="/sep/2_kings/4.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And she called her husband, and said, Send now for me one of the young men, and one of the asses, and I will ride quickly to the man of God, and return. <a href="/parallel/2_kings/4-22.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=1137" 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">Elisha Raises the Shunammite's Son</a> …21And she went up and laid him on the bed of the man of God. Then she shut the door and went out. 22<a href="/hebrew/7121.htm" title="7121: wat·tiq·rā (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs) -- To call, proclaim, read. A primitive root; to call out to.">And the woman called</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: ’î·šāh (N-msc:: 3fs) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term.">her husband</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.">and said,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4994.htm" title="4994: nā (Interjection) -- I (we) pray, now. ">“Please</a> <a href="/hebrew/7971.htm" title="7971: šil·ḥāh (V-Qal-Imp-ms:: 3fs) -- To send. A primitive root; to send away, for, or out.">send</a> <a href="/hebrew/lî (Prep:: 1cs) -- ">me</a> <a href="/hebrew/259.htm" title="259: ’e·ḥāḏ (Number-ms) -- One. A numeral from 'achad; properly, united, i.e. One; or first.">one</a> <a href="/hebrew/4480.htm" title="4480: min- (Prep) -- From. Or minniy; or minney; for men; properly, a part of; hence, from or out of in many senses.">of</a> <a href="/hebrew/5288.htm" title="5288: han·nə·‘ā·rîm (Art:: N-mp) -- A boy, lad, youth, retainer. From na'ar; a boy, from the age of infancy to adolescence; by implication, a servant; also, a girl.">the servants</a> <a href="/hebrew/259.htm" title="259: wə·’a·ḥaṯ (Conj-w:: Number-fsc) -- One. A numeral from 'achad; properly, united, i.e. One; or first.">and one</a> <a href="/hebrew/860.htm" title="860: hā·’ă·ṯō·nō·wṯ (Art:: N-fp) -- A female donkey. Probably from the same as 'eythan; a female donkey.">of the donkeys,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7323.htm" title="7323: wə·’ā·rū·ṣāh (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjImperf.Cohort-1cs) -- To run. A primitive root; to run.">that I may go quickly</a> <a href="/hebrew/5704.htm" title="5704: ‘aḏ- (Prep) -- As far as, even to, up to, until, while. Properly, the same as ad; as far as, whether of space or time or degree.">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: ’îš (N-msc) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term.">the man</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm (Art:: N-mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">of God</a> <a href="/hebrew/7725.htm" title="7725: wə·’ā·šū·ḇāh (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjImperf.Cohort-1cs) -- A primitive root; to turn back transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively; generally to retreat; often adverbial, again.">and return.”</a> 23“Why would you go to him today?” he replied. “It is not a New Moon or a Sabbath.” “Everything is all right,” she said.…<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="/2_kings/4-9.htm">2 Kings 4:9-10</a> Then the woman said to her husband, “Behold, now I know that the one who often comes our way is a holy man of God. / Please let us make a small room upstairs and put in it a bed, a table, a chair, and a lamp for him. Then when he comes to us, he can stay there.” <a href="/2_kings/4-25.htm">2 Kings 4:25-26</a> So she set out and went to the man of God at Mount Carmel. When the man of God saw her at a distance, he said to his servant Gehazi, “Look, there is the Shunammite woman. / Please run out now to meet her and ask, ‘Are you all right? Is your husband all right? Is your child all right?’” And she answered, “Everything is all right.” <a href="/2_kings/4-30.htm">2 Kings 4:30</a> And the mother of the boy said, “As surely as the LORD lives and as you yourself live, I will not leave you.” So he got up and followed her. <a href="/2_kings/4-35.htm">2 Kings 4:35-36</a> Elisha turned away and paced back and forth across the room. Then he got on the bed and stretched himself out over the boy again, and the boy sneezed seven times and opened his eyes. / Elisha summoned Gehazi and said, “Call the Shunammite woman.” So he called her and she came. Then Elisha said, “Pick up your son.” <a href="/1_kings/17-18.htm">1 Kings 17:18-19</a> “O man of God,” said the woman to Elijah, “what have you done to me? Have you come to remind me of my iniquity and cause the death of my son?” / But Elijah said to her, “Give me your son.” So he took him from her arms, carried him to the upper room where he was staying, and laid him on his own bed. <a href="/1_kings/17-23.htm">1 Kings 17:23</a> Then Elijah took the child, brought him down from the upper room into the house, and gave him to his mother. “Look, your son is alive,” Elijah declared. <a href="/2_kings/8-1.htm">2 Kings 8:1-2</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. <a href="/genesis/22-3.htm">Genesis 22:3</a> So Abraham got up early the next morning, saddled his donkey, and took along two of his servants and his son Isaac. He split the wood for a burnt offering and set out for the place God had designated. <a href="/genesis/22-5.htm">Genesis 22:5</a> “Stay here with the donkey,” Abraham told his servants. “The boy and I will go over there to worship, and then we will return to you.” <a href="/exodus/4-20.htm">Exodus 4:20</a> So Moses took his wife and sons, put them on a donkey, and headed back to Egypt. And he took the staff of God in his hand. <a href="/1_samuel/1-19.htm">1 Samuel 1:19</a> The next morning they got up early to bow in worship before the LORD, and then they returned home to Ramah. And Elkanah had relations with his wife Hannah, and the LORD remembered her. <a href="/1_samuel/9-3.htm">1 Samuel 9:3-4</a> One day the donkeys of Saul’s father Kish wandered off, and Kish said to his son Saul, “Take one of the servants and go look for the donkeys.” / So Saul passed through the hill country of Ephraim and then through the land of Shalishah, but they did not find the donkeys. He and the servant went through the region of Shaalim, but they were not there. Then they went through the land of Benjamin, and still they did not find them. <a href="/1_samuel/25-19.htm">1 Samuel 25:19</a> and said to her young men, “Go ahead of me. I will be right behind you.” But she did not tell her husband Nabal. <a href="/2_samuel/19-26.htm">2 Samuel 19:26</a> “My lord the king,” he replied, “because I am lame, I said, ‘I will have my donkey saddled so that I may ride on it and go with the king.’ But my servant Ziba deceived me, <a href="/luke/7-11.htm">Luke 7:11-12</a> Soon afterward, Jesus went to a town called Nain. His disciples went with Him, accompanied by a large crowd. / As He approached the town gate, He saw a dead man being carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow. And a large crowd from the town was with her.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And she called to her husband, and said, Send me, I pray you, one of the young men, and one of the asses, that I may run to the man of God, and come again.I may run<a href="/2_kings/4-24.htm">2 Kings 4:24,26</a> Then she saddled an ass, and said to her servant, Drive, and go forward; slack not thy riding for me, except I bid thee… <a href="/john/11-3.htm">John 11:3</a> Therefore his sisters sent unto him, saying, Lord, behold, he whom thou lovest is sick.<a href="/acts/9-38.htm">Acts 9:38</a> And forasmuch as Lydda was nigh to Joppa, and the disciples had heard that Peter was there, they sent unto him two men, desiring him that he would not delay to come to them.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_samuel/16-2.htm">Asses</a> <a href="/1_kings/13-29.htm">Donkey</a> <a href="/2_samuel/16-2.htm">Donkeys</a> <a href="/2_kings/4-14.htm">Husband</a> <a href="/2_kings/4-10.htm">Please</a> <a href="/2_kings/1-11.htm">Quickly</a> <a href="/1_kings/17-16.htm">Run</a> <a href="/2_kings/3-11.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/2_kings/4-19.htm">Young</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_kings/7-7.htm">Asses</a> <a href="/2_kings/4-24.htm">Donkey</a> <a href="/2_kings/7-7.htm">Donkeys</a> <a href="/2_kings/4-26.htm">Husband</a> <a href="/2_kings/4-26.htm">Please</a> <a href="/2_kings/4-26.htm">Quickly</a> <a href="/2_kings/4-26.htm">Run</a> <a href="/2_kings/5-13.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/2_kings/4-24.htm">Young</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 the woman called her husband This phrase introduces the Shunammite woman, a notable figure in <a href="/2_kings/4.htm">2 Kings 4</a>. Her initiative in calling her husband reflects her proactive and decisive nature. In the cultural context of ancient Israel, women typically held domestic roles, yet this woman demonstrates leadership and spiritual insight. Her actions parallel other biblical women like Deborah and Abigail, who also took decisive actions in times of need.and said, “Please send me one of the servants and one of the donkeys, The request for a servant and a donkey indicates the urgency and importance of her mission. Donkeys were common means of transportation, signifying her intent to travel quickly. The mention of a servant highlights her social status, as she had resources at her disposal. This reflects the cultural norm where wealthier families had servants to assist in daily tasks.that I may go quickly to the man of God and return.” The "man of God" refers to the prophet Elisha, who was known for performing miracles and serving as a conduit for God's power. Her desire to go quickly underscores her faith and urgency, as she seeks divine intervention for her son. This reflects a deep trust in God's representatives, similar to the faith shown by the centurion in <a href="/matthew/8-5.htm">Matthew 8:5-13</a>, who also sought healing through a man of God. The Shunammite woman's journey to Elisha can be seen as a type of seeking Christ, the ultimate mediator between God and humanity.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_shunammite_woman.htm">The Shunammite Woman</a> A notable woman from Shunem who showed great faith and hospitality. She is central to the account, demonstrating trust in God's power through the prophet Elisha. 2. <a href="/topical/h/her_husband.htm">Her Husband</a> The Shunammite woman's husband, who is asked to provide a servant and a donkey for her urgent journey. His role highlights the cultural and familial dynamics of the time. 3. <a href="/topical/e/elisha.htm">Elisha</a> The man of God referred to in the verse. Elisha is a prophet who performs miracles and serves as a conduit of God's power and presence. 4. <a href="/topical/s/servant_and_donkey.htm">Servant and Donkey</a> These are the means by which the Shunammite woman intends to travel quickly to Elisha, indicating her urgency and determination. 5. <a href="/topical/s/shunem.htm">Shunem</a> A town in the territory of Issachar, where the Shunammite woman and her family reside. It serves as the starting point of her journey to seek Elisha.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_action.htm">Faith in Action</a> The Shunammite woman's immediate response to seek Elisha demonstrates her active faith. Believers are encouraged to act promptly and decisively when seeking God's intervention. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_spiritual_leaders.htm">The Role of Spiritual Leaders</a> Elisha's role as a man of God underscores the importance of spiritual guidance and mentorship in the Christian life. Believers should seek wise counsel from godly leaders. <a href="/topical/u/urgency_in_spiritual_matters.htm">Urgency in Spiritual Matters</a> The woman's urgency in reaching Elisha reflects the importance of prioritizing spiritual needs and addressing them without delay. <a href="/topical/f/family_dynamics_and_faith.htm">Family Dynamics and Faith</a> The interaction between the Shunammite woman and her husband highlights the importance of communication and cooperation in pursuing spiritual goals within a family. <a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_power.htm">Trust in God's Power</a> The account encourages believers to trust in God's power to work through His chosen instruments, whether they be prophets, pastors, or other spiritual leaders.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_kings_4.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Kings 4</a> <a href="/q/bible's_view_on_family_conflict.htm">What Old Testament prophecies predict the Messiah?</a> <a href="/q/what_are_the_key_events_in_1_samuel.htm">What are the key events in 1 Samuel?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'called_by_his_purpose'_mean.htm">How is Jesus represented in each book of the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/why_do_2_chron._35_and_2_kings_23_differ.htm">Why do 2 Chronicles 35 and 2 Kings 23 differ in their accounts of Josiah's death, raising questions about the actual historical events?</a><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>(22) One of the young men.--To lead and drive the ass.Asses.--She-asses.That I may run.--Notice the striking naturalness of the language, in which she promises to be back soon.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_kings/4.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 22. - And she culled unto her husband, and said, Send me, I pray thee, one of the young men, and one of the asses. She "called to her husband" from the house, without calling him into the house, expressing her desire to visit Elisha, without stating the object of her visit, and asked for the necessary riding-animal and escort. The nearest part of Carmel was at least fourteen or fifteen miles from Shunem, so that she could not walk, That I may run - i.e., hasten - to the man of God. "Man of God" was evidently the designation by which Elisha was known in the house (vers. 16, 21, 25). And some again; i.e. return home before nightfall. <a href="/commentaries/2_kings/4-22.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>And the woman called וַתִּקְרָא֮ (wat·tiq·rā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7121.htm">Strong's 7121: </a> To call, proclaim, read her husband אִישָׁהּ֒ (’î·šāh) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> A man as an individual, a male person and said, וַתֹּ֗אמֶר (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 “Please נָ֥א (nā) Interjection <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4994.htm">Strong's 4994: </a> I pray', 'now', 'then' send שִׁלְחָ֨ה (šil·ḥāh) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular | third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7971.htm">Strong's 7971: </a> To send away, for, out me לִי֙ (lî) Preposition | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> one אֶחָ֣ד (’e·ḥāḏ) Number - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_259.htm">Strong's 259: </a> United, one, first of מִן־ (min-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4480.htm">Strong's 4480: </a> A part of, from, out of the servants הַנְּעָרִ֔ים (han·nə·‘ā·rîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5288.htm">Strong's 5288: </a> A boy, lad, youth, retainer and one וְאַחַ֖ת (wə·’a·ḥaṯ) Conjunctive waw | Number - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_259.htm">Strong's 259: </a> United, one, first of the donkeys, הָאֲתֹנ֑וֹת (hā·’ă·ṯō·nō·wṯ) Article | Noun - feminine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_860.htm">Strong's 860: </a> A female donkey that I may go quickly וְאָר֛וּצָה (wə·’ā·rū·ṣāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect Cohortative - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7323.htm">Strong's 7323: </a> To run to עַד־ (‘aḏ-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5704.htm">Strong's 5704: </a> As far as, even to, up to, until, while the man אִ֥ישׁ (’îš) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> A man as an individual, a male person of God הָאֱלֹהִ֖ים (hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative and return.” וְאָשֽׁוּבָה׃ (wə·’ā·šū·ḇāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect Cohortative - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7725.htm">Strong's 7725: </a> To turn back, in, to retreat, again <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_kings/4-22.htm">2 Kings 4:22 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_kings/4-22.htm">2 Kings 4:22 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_kings/4-22.htm">2 Kings 4:22 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_kings/4-22.htm">2 Kings 4:22 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_kings/4-22.htm">2 Kings 4:22 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_kings/4-22.htm">2 Kings 4:22 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_kings/4-22.htm">2 Kings 4:22 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_kings/4-22.htm">2 Kings 4:22 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_kings/4-22.htm">2 Kings 4:22 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_kings/4-22.htm">2 Kings 4:22 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_kings/4-22.htm">OT History: 2 Kings 4:22 She called to her husband and said (2Ki iiKi ii ki 2 kg 2kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_kings/4-21.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Kings 4:21"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Kings 4:21" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_kings/4-23.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Kings 4:23"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Kings 4:23" /></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>