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2 Kings 4:36-38
International Standard Version
2 Kings 4:36-38
International Standard Version
36 He called out to Gehazi, “Go get the Shunammite woman!” So he called her. When she came in to see Elisha,[a] he told her, “Take back your son!” 37 Then she approached him, fell at his feet, bowing low to the ground, took back her son, and went out.
Poisoned Stew is Purified
38 Elisha returned to Gilgal during a time of famine in the land. While the Guild of Prophets were having a meal[b] with him, he instructed his attendant, “Put a large pot on the fire and boil some stew for the Guild of Prophets.”
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- 2 Kings 4:36 Lit. him
- 2 Kings 4:38 Lit. were sitting
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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