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Gehazi came over to push her away, but the man of God said, &#8220Leave her alone! She is in bitter distress, but the LORD has hidden it from me and has not told me why.&#8221 <a href="/nlt/2_kings/4.htm">New Living Translation</a> But when she came to the man of God at the mountain, she fell to the ground before him and caught hold of his feet. Gehazi began to push her away, but the man of God said, “Leave her alone. She is deeply troubled, but the LORD has not told me what it is.” <a href="/esv/2_kings/4.htm">English Standard Version</a> And when she came to the mountain to the man of God, she caught hold of his feet. And Gehazi came to push her away. But the man of God said, “Leave her alone, for she is in bitter distress, and the LORD has hidden it from me and has not told me.” <a href="/bsb/2_kings/4.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> When she reached the man of God at the mountain, she clung to his feet. Gehazi came over to push her away, but the man of God said, “Leave her alone, for her soul is in deep distress, and the LORD has hidden it from me and has not told me.” <a href="/kjv/2_kings/4.htm">King James Bible</a> And when she came to the man of God to the hill, she caught him by the feet: but Gehazi came near to thrust her away. And the man of God said, Let her alone; for her soul is vexed within her: and the LORD hath hid it from me, and hath not told me. <a href="/nkjv/2_kings/4.htm">New King James Version</a> Now when she came to the man of God at the hill, she caught him by the feet, but Gehazi came near to push her away. But the man of God said, “Let her alone; for her soul is in deep distress, and the LORD has hidden it from me, and has not told me.” <a href="/nasb_/2_kings/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> But she came to the man of God at the hill and took hold of his feet. And Gehazi came up to push her away, but the man of God said, “Leave her alone, for her soul is troubled within her; and the LORD has concealed it from me and has not informed me.” <a href="/nasb/2_kings/4.htm">NASB 1995</a> When she came to the man of God to the hill, she caught hold of his feet. And Gehazi came near to push her away; but the man of God said, &#8220Let her alone, for her soul is troubled within her; and the LORD has hidden it from me and has not told me.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/2_kings/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a> When she came to the man of God to the hill, she caught hold of his feet. And Gehazi came near to push her away; but the man of God said, “Let her alone, for her soul is troubled within her; and the LORD has hidden it from me and has not told me.” <a href="/lsb/2_kings/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then she came to the man of God to the hill and took hold of his feet. And Gehazi came near to push her away; but the man of God said, “Let her alone, for her soul is bitter within her; and Yahweh has hidden it from me and has not told me.” <a href="/amp/2_kings/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a> When she came to the mountain to the man of God, she took hold of his feet. Gehazi approached to push her away; but the man of God said, “Let her alone, for her soul is desperate and troubled within her; and the LORD has hidden the reason from me and has not told me.” <a href="/csb/2_kings/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> When she came up to the man of God at the mountain, she clung to his feet. Gehazi came to push her away, but the man of God said, “Leave her alone—she is in severe anguish, and the LORD has hidden it from me. He hasn’t told me.” <a href="/hcsb/2_kings/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> When she came up to the man of God at the mountain, she clung to his feet. Gehazi came to push her away, but the man of God said, &#8220Leave her alone—she is in severe anguish, and the LORD has hidden it from me. He hasn&#8217t told me.&#8221 <a href="/asv/2_kings/4.htm">American Standard Version</a> And when she came to the man of God to the hill, she caught hold of his feet. And Gehazi came near to thrust her away; but the man of God said, Let her alone: for her soul is vexed within her; and Jehovah hath hid it from me, and hath not told me. <a href="/cev/2_kings/4.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> But as soon as she got to the top of the mountain, she went over and grabbed Elisha by the feet. Gehazi started toward her to push her away, when Elisha said, "Leave her alone! Don't you see how sad she is? But the LORD hasn't told me why." <a href="/erv/2_kings/4.htm">English Revised Version</a> And when she came to the man of God to the hill, she caught hold of his feet. And Gehazi came near to thrust her away; but the man of God said, Let her alone: for her soul is vexed within her; and the LORD hath hid it from me, and hath not told me. <a href="/gwt/2_kings/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> When she came to the man of God at the mountain, she took hold of his feet. Gehazi went to push her away. But the man of God said, "Leave her alone. She is bitter. The LORD has hidden the reason from me. He hasn't told me." <a href="/gnt/2_kings/4.htm">Good News Translation</a> but when she came to Elisha, she bowed down before him and took hold of his feet. Gehazi was about to push her away, but Elisha said, "Leave her alone. Can't you see she's deeply distressed? And the LORD has not told me a thing about it." <a href="/isv/2_kings/4.htm">International Standard Version</a> As she came near the man of God on the mountain, she grabbed his feet. When Gehazi intervened to push her away, the man of God said, "Leave her alone! She is deeply troubled! The LORD has concealed the thing from me, and hasn't informed me." <a href="/msb/2_kings/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> When she reached the man of God at the mountain, she clung to his feet. Gehazi came over to push her away, but the man of God said, ?Leave her alone, for her soul is in deep distress, and the LORD has hidden it from me and has not told me.? <a href="/net/2_kings/4.htm">NET Bible</a> But when she reached the prophet on the mountain, she grabbed hold of his feet. Gehazi came near to push her away, but the prophet said, "Leave her alone, for she is very upset. The LORD has kept the matter hidden from me; he didn't tell me about it." <a href="/nheb/2_kings/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> When she came to the man of God to the hill, she caught hold of his feet. Gehazi came near to thrust her away; but the man of God said, "Leave her alone; for her soul is troubled within her; and the LORD has hidden it from me, and has not told me." <a href="/wbt/2_kings/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And when she came to the man of God to the hill, she caught him by the feet: but Gehazi came near to thrust her away. And the man of God said, Let her alone; for her soul is sorrowful within her: and the LORD hath hid it from me, and hath not told me? <a href="/web/2_kings/4.htm">World English Bible</a> When she came to the man of God to the hill, she caught hold of his feet. Gehazi came near to thrust her away; but the man of God said, “Leave her alone, for her soul is troubled within her; and Yahweh has hidden it from me, and has not told me.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_kings/4.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And she comes to the man of God, to the hill, and lays hold on his feet, and Gehazi comes near to thrust her away, and the man of God says, “Leave her alone, for her soul [is] bitter to her, and YHWH has hidden [it] from me, and has not declared [it] to me.” <a href="/ylt/2_kings/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And she cometh in unto the man of God, unto the hill, and layeth hold on his feet, and Gehazi cometh nigh to thrust her away, and the man of God saith, 'Let her alone, for her soul is bitter to her, and Jehovah hath hidden it from me, and hath not declared it to me.' <a href="/slt/2_kings/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And she will come to the man of God to the mountain, and she will lay hold upon his feet; and Gehazi will come near to push her away; and the man of God will say, Let go to her, for her soul is bitter to her: and Jehovah hid from me and announced not to me.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_kings/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And when she came to the man of God to the mount, she caught hold on his feet: and Giezi came to remove her. And the man of God said: Let her alone for her soul is in anguish, and the Lord hath hid it from me, and hath not told me. <a href="/cpdv/2_kings/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And when she had arrived at the man of God, on the mount, she took hold of his feet. And Gehazi drew near, so that he might remove her. But the man of God said: “Permit her. For her soul is in bitterness. And the Lord has concealed it from me, and has not revealed it to me.” <a href="/nabre/2_kings/4.htm">New American Bible</a> But when she reached the man of God on the mountain, she clasped his feet. Gehazi came near to push her away, but the man of God said: “Let her alone, she is in bitter anguish; the LORD hid it from me and did not let me know.” <a href="/nrsvce/2_kings/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> When she came to the man of God at the mountain, she caught hold of his feet. Gehazi approached to push her away. But the man of God said, “Let her alone, for she is in bitter distress; the LORD has hidden it from me and has not told me.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_kings/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And when she came to the prophet of God to the mountain, she caught hold of his feet; but Gehazi came near to remove her. And the prophet of God said to him, Let her alone; for her soul is in bitter anguish; and the LORD has hidden it from me and has not told me. <a href="/hpbt/2_kings/4.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And she came to the Prophet of God at the Mountain of Karmela, and she seized on his feet, and Gekhazi came to remove her, and the Prophet of God said to him: “Leave her, because her soul is bitter to her, and LORD JEHOVAH has hidden from me and has not shown me”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/2_kings/4.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And when she came to the man of God to the hill, she caught hold of his feet. And Gehazi came near to thrust her away; but the man of God said: 'Let her alone; for her soul is bitter within her; and the LORD hath hid it from me, and hath not told Me.' <a href="/sep/2_kings/4.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And she came to Elisaie to the mountain, and laid hold of his feet; and Giezi drew near to thrust her away. And Elisaie said, Let her alone, for her soul is much grieved in her, and the Lord has hidden it from me, and has not told it me. <a href="/parallel/2_kings/4-27.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=1193" 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> …26Please 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.” 27<a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: wat·tā·ḇō (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">When she reached</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. "></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/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">at</a> <a href="/hebrew/2022.htm" title="2022: hā·hār (Art:: N-ms) -- Mountain, hill, hill country. A shortened form of harar; a mountain or range of hills.">the mountain,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2388.htm" title="2388: wat·ta·ḥă·zêq (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3fs) -- A primitive root; to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong, obstinate; to bind, restrain, conquer.">she clung</a> <a href="/hebrew/7272.htm" title="7272: bə·raḡ·lāw (Prep-b:: N-fdc:: 3ms) -- Foot. From ragal; a foot; by implication, a step; by euphem. The pudenda.">to his feet.</a> <a href="/hebrew/1522.htm" title="1522: gê·ḥă·zî (N-proper-ms) -- Or Gechaziy; apparently from gay' and chazah; valley of a visionary; Gechazi, the servant of Elisha.">Gehazi</a> <a href="/hebrew/5066.htm" title="5066: way·yig·gaš (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To draw near, approach. ">came over</a> <a href="/hebrew/1920.htm" title="1920: lə·hā·ḏə·p̄āh (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf:: 3fs) -- To thrust, drive, push. A prim root; to push away or down.">to push her away,</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.">but 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/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">said,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7503.htm" title="7503: har·pêh- (V-Hifil-Imp-ms) -- Sink, relax. A primitive root; to slacken.">“Leave her alone,</a> <a href="/hebrew/lāh (Prep:: 3fs) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">for</a> <a href="/hebrew/5315.htm" title="5315: nap̄·šāh (N-fsc:: 3fs) -- From naphash; properly, a breathing creature, i.e. Animal of vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense.">her soul</a> <a href="/hebrew/4843.htm" title="4843: mā·rāh- (V-Qal-Perf-3fs) -- To be bitter. A primitive root; properly, to trickle; but used only as a denominative from mar; to be bitter.">is in deep distress,</a> <a href="/hebrew/lāh (Prep:: 3fs) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">and the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/5956.htm" title="5956: he‘·lîm (V-Hifil-Perf-3ms) -- To conceal. A primitive root; to veil from sight, i.e. Conceal.">has hidden</a> <a href="/hebrew/4480.htm" title="4480: mim·men·nî (Prep:: 1cs) -- From. Or minniy; or minney; for men; properly, a part of; hence, from or out of in many senses.">it from me</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: wə·lō (Conj-w:: Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">and has not</a> <a href="/hebrew/5046.htm" title="5046: hig·gîḏ (V-Hifil-Perf-3ms) -- To be conspicuous. ">told</a> <a href="/hebrew/lî (Prep:: 1cs) -- ">me.”</a> 28Then she said, “Did I ask you for a son, my lord? Didn’t I say, ‘Do not deceive me?’ ”…<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_kings/17-18.htm">1 Kings 17:18-24</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. / Then he cried out to the LORD, “O LORD my God, have You also brought tragedy on this widow who has opened her home to me, by causing her son to die?” ... <a href="/2_kings/2-12.htm">2 Kings 2:12</a> As Elisha watched, he cried out, “My father, my father, the chariots and horsemen of Israel!” And he saw Elijah no more. So taking hold of his own clothes, he tore them in two. <a href="/2_kings/13-14.htm">2 Kings 13:14</a> When Elisha had fallen sick with the illness from which he would die, Jehoash king of Israel came down to him and wept over him, saying, “My father, my father, the chariots and horsemen of Israel!” <a href="/1_samuel/1-10.htm">1 Samuel 1:10-16</a> In her bitter distress, Hannah prayed to the LORD and wept with many tears. / And she made a vow, saying, “O LORD of Hosts, if only You will look upon the affliction of Your maidservant and remember me, not forgetting Your maidservant but giving her a son, then I will dedicate him to the LORD all the days of his life, and no razor shall ever touch his head.” / As Hannah kept on praying before the LORD, Eli watched her mouth. ... <a href="/1_samuel/28-12.htm">1 Samuel 28:12-14</a> But when the woman saw Samuel, she cried out in a loud voice and said to Saul, “Why have you deceived me? You are Saul!” / “Do not be afraid,” the king replied. “What do you see?” “I see a god coming up out of the earth,” the woman answered. / “What does he look like?” asked Saul. “An old man is coming up,” she replied. “And he is wearing a robe.” So Saul knew that it was Samuel, and he bowed facedown in reverence. <a href="/job/2-13.htm">Job 2:13</a> Then they sat on the ground with him for seven days and seven nights, but no one spoke a word to him because they saw how intense his suffering was. <a href="/isaiah/8-19.htm">Isaiah 8:19</a> When men tell you to consult mediums and spiritists who whisper and mutter, shouldn’t a people consult their God instead? Why consult the dead on behalf of the living? <a href="/jeremiah/31-15.htm">Jeremiah 31:15</a> This is what the LORD says: “A voice is heard in Ramah, mourning and great weeping, Rachel weeping for her children and refusing to be comforted, because they are no more.” <a href="/matthew/15-22.htm">Matthew 15:22-28</a> And a Canaanite woman from that region came to Him, crying out, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on me! My daughter is miserably possessed by a demon.” / But Jesus did not answer a word. So His disciples came and urged Him, “Send her away, for she keeps crying out after us.” / He answered, “I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.” ... <a href="/mark/5-22.htm">Mark 5:22-24</a> A synagogue leader named Jairus arrived, and seeing Jesus, he fell at His feet / and pleaded with Him urgently, “My little daughter is near death. Please come and place Your hands on her, so that she will be healed and live.” / So Jesus went with him, and a large crowd followed and pressed around Him. <a href="/mark/5-35.htm">Mark 5:35-43</a> While He was still speaking, messengers from the house of Jairus arrived and said, “Your daughter is dead; why bother the Teacher anymore?” / But Jesus overheard their conversation and said to Jairus, “Do not be afraid; just believe.” / And He did not allow anyone to accompany Him except Peter, James, and John the brother of James. ... <a href="/luke/7-12.htm">Luke 7:12-15</a> 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. / When the Lord saw her, He had compassion on her and said, “Do not weep.” / Then He went up and touched the coffin, and those carrying it stood still. “Young man,” He said, “I tell you, get up!” ... <a href="/luke/8-49.htm">Luke 8:49-56</a> While He was still speaking, someone arrived from the house of the synagogue leader. “Your daughter is dead,” he told Jairus. “Do not bother the Teacher anymore.” / But Jesus overheard them and said to Jairus, “Do not be afraid; just believe, and she will be healed.” / When He entered the house, He did not allow anyone to go in with Him except Peter, John, James, and the child’s father and mother. ... <a href="/john/11-32.htm">John 11:32-35</a> When Mary came to Jesus and saw Him, she fell at His feet and said, “Lord, if You had been here, my brother would not have died.” / When Jesus saw her weeping, and the Jews who had come with her also weeping, He was deeply moved in spirit and troubled. / “Where have you put him?” He asked. “Come and see, Lord,” they answered. ... <a href="/acts/9-36.htm">Acts 9:36-41</a> In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (which is translated as Dorcas), who was always occupied with works of kindness and charity. / At that time, however, she became sick and died, and her body was washed and placed in an upper room. / Since Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples, hearing that Peter was there, sent two men to urge him, “Come to us without delay.” ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And when she came to the man of God to the hill, she caught him by the feet: but Gehazi came near to thrust her away. And the man of God said, Let her alone; for her soul is vexed within her: and the LORD has hid it from me, and has not told me.him by the feet [heb] by his feet<a href="/matthew/28-9.htm">Matthew 28:9</a> And as they went to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, All hail. And they came and held him by the feet, and worshipped him.<a href="/luke/7-38.htm">Luke 7:38</a> And stood at his feet behind him weeping, and began to wash his feet with tears, and did wipe them with the hairs of her head, and kissed his feet, and anointed them with the ointment.thrust<a href="/matthew/15-23.htm">Matthew 15:23</a> But he answered her not a word. And his disciples came and besought him, saying, Send her away; for she crieth after us.<a href="/matthew/20-31.htm">Matthew 20:31</a> And the multitude rebuked them, because they should hold their peace: but they cried the more, saying, Have mercy on us, O Lord, thou Son of David.<a href="/mark/10-13.htm">Mark 10:13</a> And they brought young children to him, that he should touch them: and his disciples rebuked those that brought them.Let her alone<a href="/mark/14-6.htm">Mark 14:6</a> And Jesus said, Let her alone; why trouble ye her? she hath wrought a good work on me.<a href="/john/12-7.htm">John 12:7</a> Then said Jesus, Let her alone: against the day of my burying hath she kept this.vexed [heb] bitter<a href="/1_samuel/1-10.htm">1 Samuel 1:10</a> And she was in bitterness of soul, and prayed unto the LORD, and wept sore.<a href="/job/10-1.htm">Job 10:1</a> My soul is weary of my life; I will leave my complaint upon myself; I will speak in the bitterness of my soul.<a href="/proverbs/14-10.htm">Proverbs 14:10</a> The heart knoweth his own bitterness; and a stranger doth not intermeddle with his joy.hid it from me<a href="/2_kings/6-12.htm">2 Kings 6:12</a> And one of his servants said, None, my lord, O king: but Elisha, the prophet that is in Israel, telleth the king of Israel the words that thou speakest in thy bedchamber.<a href="/genesis/18-17.htm">Genesis 18:17</a> And the LORD said, Shall I hide from Abraham that thing which I do;<a href="/2_samuel/7-3.htm">2 Samuel 7:3</a> And Nathan said to the king, Go, do all that is in thine heart; for the LORD is with thee.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_kings/22-31.htm">Alone</a> <a href="/1_kings/21-5.htm">Bitter</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-30.htm">Caught</a> <a href="/2_kings/3-9.htm">Feet</a> <a href="/2_kings/4-25.htm">Gehazi</a> <a href="/1_kings/20-30.htm">Hid</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-25.htm">Hidden</a> <a href="/2_kings/4-25.htm">Hill</a> <a href="/2_kings/4-16.htm">Hold</a> <a href="/2_kings/2-16.htm">Mountain</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-11.htm">Push</a> <a href="/2_kings/2-6.htm">Soul</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-27.htm">Thrust</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-18.htm">Troubled</a> <a href="/1_kings/21-5.htm">Vexed</a> <a href="/1_kings/21-23.htm">Within</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_kings/19-15.htm">Alone</a> <a href="/2_kings/14-26.htm">Bitter</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/22-9.htm">Caught</a> <a href="/2_kings/4-37.htm">Feet</a> <a href="/2_kings/4-29.htm">Gehazi</a> <a href="/2_kings/6-29.htm">Hid</a> <a href="/2_kings/6-29.htm">Hidden</a> <a href="/2_kings/5-22.htm">Hill</a> <a href="/2_kings/6-32.htm">Hold</a> <a href="/2_kings/6-17.htm">Mountain</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/18-10.htm">Push</a> <a href="/2_kings/4-30.htm">Soul</a> <a href="/2_kings/17-20.htm">Thrust</a> <a href="/2_kings/6-11.htm">Troubled</a> <a href="/nehemiah/4-5.htm">Vexed</a> <a href="/2_kings/6-30.htm">Within</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>When she reached the man of God at the mountain The "man of God" refers to Elisha, a prominent prophet in Israel. The mountain is likely Mount Carmel, a significant location for prophetic activity, as seen in <a href="/1_kings/18.htm">1 Kings 18</a> with Elijah's confrontation with the prophets of Baal. This setting underscores the spiritual significance of the encounter. The woman is the Shunammite, who had previously shown hospitality to Elisha and was blessed with a son through his prophecy. Her journey to the mountain indicates urgency and desperation, reflecting her faith in Elisha's connection to God.she clung to his feet Clinging to someone's feet was a gesture of deep respect and supplication in ancient Near Eastern culture. It signifies the woman's desperation and her recognition of Elisha's authority and ability to intercede with God. This act parallels other biblical instances where individuals sought mercy or favor, such as the woman with the issue of blood touching Jesus' garment (<a href="/mark/5-27.htm">Mark 5:27-28</a>).Gehazi came over to push her away Gehazi, Elisha's servant, attempts to protect his master from what he perceives as an inappropriate or overwhelming approach. This reflects a common cultural practice where servants or disciples would manage access to their masters. Gehazi's action contrasts with Jesus' response to children being brought to Him in <a href="/matthew/19-14.htm">Matthew 19:14</a>, highlighting different approaches to accessibility and compassion.but the man of God said, “Leave her alone Elisha's command to Gehazi to leave the woman alone demonstrates his sensitivity to her distress and his understanding of the importance of compassion over protocol. This mirrors Jesus' actions in the New Testament, where He often prioritized individual needs over societal norms, emphasizing the value of each person.for her soul is in deep distress The phrase indicates profound emotional turmoil, suggesting a crisis beyond ordinary grief. The Hebrew word for "soul" (nephesh) encompasses the whole being, indicating that her distress affects her entire person. This aligns with biblical themes of God caring for the brokenhearted, as seen in <a href="/psalms/34-18.htm">Psalm 34:18</a>.and the LORD has hidden it from me and has not told me Elisha acknowledges that God has not revealed the cause of the woman's distress to him, highlighting the prophet's reliance on divine revelation rather than personal insight. This moment underscores the mystery of God's ways and the limits of human understanding, even for prophets. It also reflects the biblical theme that God sometimes withholds information for His purposes, as seen in <a href="/deuteronomy/29-29.htm">Deuteronomy 29:29</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_shunammite_woman.htm">The Shunammite Woman</a> A woman of Shunem who showed great faith and hospitality to Elisha, the prophet. Her son had died, and she sought Elisha for help. 2. <a href="/topical/e/elisha.htm">Elisha</a> The prophet of God, known for performing miracles and being a conduit of God's power and wisdom. He is the "man of God" referred to in this passage. 3. <a href="/topical/g/gehazi.htm">Gehazi</a> Elisha's servant, who often accompanied him. In this passage, he attempts to push the Shunammite woman away from Elisha. 4. <a href="/topical/m/mount_carmel.htm">Mount Carmel</a> The location where the Shunammite woman finds Elisha. It is a significant place in biblical history, often associated with divine encounters. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD</a> The God of Israel, who is central to the account, as He is the one who ultimately holds the knowledge and power over life and death.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_action.htm">Faith in Action</a> The Shunammite woman's journey to Elisha demonstrates active faith. In times of distress, we should actively seek God and His guidance. <a href="/topical/c/compassionate_leadership.htm">Compassionate Leadership</a> Elisha's response to Gehazi shows the importance of compassion and understanding in leadership. Leaders should be sensitive to the needs and emotions of those they serve. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_and_mystery.htm">God's Sovereignty and Mystery</a> Elisha acknowledges that the LORD has hidden the woman's distress from him. This teaches us that God’s ways and timing are often beyond our understanding, and we must trust Him. <a href="/topical/p/persistence_in_prayer.htm">Persistence in Prayer</a> The Shunammite woman's refusal to leave Elisha until her need is addressed highlights the importance of persistence in prayer and seeking God's intervention. <a href="/topical/c/community_support.htm">Community Support</a> Gehazi's initial reaction contrasts with Elisha's response, reminding us of the need for a supportive community that uplifts rather than dismisses those in distress.<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/how_do_psalms_foreshadow_jesus.htm">How do Psalms foreshadow Jesus Christ's life and mission?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_1_chr_17_3-4_reverse_nathan's_ok.htm">Why does 1 Chronicles 17:3–4 reverse Nathan’s initial approval (17:2) for David to build the temple, and does this indicate an inconsistency? </a> <a href="/q/how_can_a_temple_contain_god.htm">In 2 Chronicles 2:4, how can a temple truly contain God if other passages assert He cannot be confined?</a> <a href="/q/why_no_science_proof_of_divine_talk.htm">Psalm 3:4 claims God answers from 'his holy mountain'--why is there no scientific confirmation of divine communication from a specific location?</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>(27) To the hill.--Probably to the summit.She caught him by the feet.--She laid hold of (clasped) his feet. Assuming the posture of an humble and urgent suppliant, and no doubt pouring out a flood of passionate entreaties for help.But (and) Gehazi came near to thrust her away.--He thought her vehemence a trespass upon the dignity of his master. (Comp. <a href="/matthew/19-13.htm" title="Then were there brought to him little children, that he should put his hands on them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked them.">Matthew 19:13</a>; <a href="/john/4-27.htm" title="And on this came his disciples, and marveled that he talked with the woman: yet no man said, What seek you? or, Why talk you with her?">John 4:27</a>.)The Lord hath hid it from me.--Supernatural knowledge of every event was not a characteristic of the gift of prophecy. (Comp. <a href="/2_samuel/7-3.htm" title="And Nathan said to the king, Go, do all that is in your heart; for the LORD is with you.">2Samuel 7:3</a> seq. for a somewhat similar case of ignorance on the part of a prophet.)<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_kings/4.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 27. - And when she earns to the man of God to the hill - rather, the mountain; i.e. Carmel, where Elisha's residence was - she caught him by the feet (comp. <a href="/matthew/18-29.htm">Matthew 18:29</a>; <a href="/mark/5-22.htm">Mark 5:22</a>; <a href="/mark/7-25.htm">Mark 7:25</a>; <a href="/luke/8-41.htm">Luke 8:41</a>; <a href="/john/11-32.htm">John 11:32</a>). It has always been usual in the East to embrace the feet or the knees, in order to add force to supplication. But Gehazi came near to thrust her away. He regarded the act as one unduly familiar or unduly importunate, and interfered to protect and release his master. And the man of God said, Let her alone; for her soul is vexed within her. Elisha would not have the woman disturbed. He saw that she was in deep distress, and, if there was anything unseemly in her action according to the etiquette of the time, excused it to her profound grief and distraction. The ordinary mind is a slave to conventionalities; the superior mind knows when to be above them. And the Lord hath hid it from me, and hath not told me. God had not informed Elisha, by inward miraculous illumination, of the illness of the child, or its death, or the wild hopes stirring in the afflicted mother's mind, which induced her to make her long and troublesome journey. We need not feel surprised at this. There is always a limit to the miraculous; and facts that may be learnt by a little inquiry are but rarely communicated supernaturally. <a href="/commentaries/2_kings/4-27.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>When she reached וַתָּבֹ֞א (wat·tā·ḇō) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> To come in, come, go in, go the man אִ֤ישׁ (’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 הָֽאֱלֹהִים֙ (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 at אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to the mountain, הָהָ֔ר (hā·hār) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2022.htm">Strong's 2022: </a> Mountain, hill, hill country she clung וַֽתַּחֲזֵ֖ק (wat·ta·ḥă·zêq) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2388.htm">Strong's 2388: </a> To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer to his feet. בְּרַגְלָ֑יו (bə·raḡ·lāw) Preposition-b | Noun - fdc | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7272.htm">Strong's 7272: </a> A foot, a step, the pudenda Gehazi גֵּֽיחֲזִ֜י (gê·ḥă·zî) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1522.htm">Strong's 1522: </a> Gehazi -- perhaps 'valley of vision', servant of Elisha came over וַיִּגַּ֨שׁ (way·yig·gaš) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5066.htm">Strong's 5066: </a> To draw near, approach to push her away, לְהָדְפָ֗הּ (lə·hā·ḏə·p̄āh) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1920.htm">Strong's 1920: </a> To thrust, drive, push but the man אִ֨ישׁ (’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 הָאֱלֹהִ֤ים (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 said, וַיֹּאמֶר֩ (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 “Leave her alone, הַרְפֵּֽה־ (har·pêh-) Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7503.htm">Strong's 7503: </a> Sink, relax for כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction her soul נַפְשָׁ֣הּ (nap̄·šāh) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5315.htm">Strong's 5315: </a> A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion [is] in deep distress, לָ֔הּ (lāh) Preposition | third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> and the LORD וַֽיהוָה֙ (Yah·weh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3069.htm">Strong's 3069: </a> YHWH has hidden הֶעְלִ֣ים (he‘·lîm) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5956.htm">Strong's 5956: </a> To veil from sight, conceal it from me מִמֶּ֔נִּי (mim·men·nî) Preposition | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4480.htm">Strong's 4480: </a> A part of, from, out of and has not וְלֹ֥א (wə·lō) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no told הִגִּ֖יד (hig·gîḏ) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5046.htm">Strong's 5046: </a> To be conspicuous me.? לִֽי׃ (lî) Preposition | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_kings/4-27.htm">2 Kings 4:27 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_kings/4-27.htm">2 Kings 4:27 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_kings/4-27.htm">2 Kings 4:27 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_kings/4-27.htm">2 Kings 4:27 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_kings/4-27.htm">2 Kings 4:27 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_kings/4-27.htm">2 Kings 4:27 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_kings/4-27.htm">2 Kings 4:27 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_kings/4-27.htm">2 Kings 4:27 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_kings/4-27.htm">2 Kings 4:27 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_kings/4-27.htm">2 Kings 4:27 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_kings/4-27.htm">OT History: 2 Kings 4:27 When she came to the man (2Ki iiKi ii ki 2 kg 2kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_kings/4-26.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Kings 4:26"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Kings 4:26" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_kings/4-28.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Kings 4:28"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Kings 4:28" /></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>