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2 Kings 4:36-38
Holman Christian Standard Bible
2 Kings 4:36-38
Holman Christian Standard Bible
36 Elisha called Gehazi and said, “Call the Shunammite woman.” He called her and she came. Then Elisha said, “Pick up your son.” 37 She came, fell at his feet, and bowed to the ground; she picked up her son and left.(A)
The Deadly Stew
38 When Elisha returned to Gilgal,(B) there was a famine(C) in the land. The sons of the prophets(D) were sitting at his feet.[a](E) He said to his attendant, “Put on the large pot and make stew for the sons of the prophets.”
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- 2 Kings 4:38 Lit sitting before him
2 Kings 4:36-38
New International Version
2 Kings 4:36-38
New International Version
36 Elisha summoned Gehazi and said, “Call the Shunammite.” And he did. When she came, he said, “Take your son.”(A) 37 She came in, fell at his feet and bowed to the ground. Then she took her son and went out.
Death in the Pot
38 Elisha returned to Gilgal(B) and there was a famine(C) in that region. While the company of the prophets was meeting with him, he said to his servant, “Put on the large pot and cook some stew for these prophets.”
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