Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
Now a certain woman of the wives of
King James Version
Now there cried a certain woman of the wives of the sons of the prophets unto Elisha, saying, Thy servant my husband is dead; and thou knowest that thy servant did fear the LORD: and the creditor is come to take unto him my two sons to be bondmen.
Holman Bible
One of the wives of the sons of the prophets
International Standard Version
Now there happened to be a certain woman who had been the wife of a member of the Guild of Prophets. She cried out to Elisha, "My husband who served you has died, and you know that your servant feared the LORD. But a creditor has come to take away my children into indentured servitude!"
A Conservative Version
Now a certain woman of the wives of the sons of the prophets cried out to Elisha, saying, Thy servant my husband is dead, and thou know that thy servant feared LORD, and the creditor has come to take my two children to him to be bo
American Standard Version
Now there cried a certain woman of the wives of the sons of the prophets unto Elisha, saying, Thy servant my husband is dead; and thou knowest that thy servant did fear Jehovah: and the creditor is come to take unto him my two children to be bondmen.
Amplified
Now one of the wives of a man of the
Bible in Basic English
Now a certain woman, the wife of one of the sons of the prophets, came crying to Elisha and said, Your servant my husband is dead; and to your knowledge he was a worshipper of the Lord; but now, the creditor has come to take my two children as servants in payment of his debt.
Darby Translation
And a woman of the wives of the sons of the prophets cried to Elisha saying, Thy servant my husband is dead, and thou knowest that thy servant feared Jehovah; and the creditor is come to take my two children to be bondmen.
Julia Smith Translation
And one woman from the wives of the sons of the prophets cried to Elisha, saying, Thy servant my husband died, and thou knewest that thy servant was fearing Jehovah: and the creditor came to take my two children for servants.
King James 2000
Now there cried a certain woman of the wives of the sons of the prophets unto Elisha, saying, Your servant my husband is dead; and you know that your servant did fear the LORD: and the creditor has come to take unto him my two sons to be slaves.
Lexham Expanded Bible
A certain woman from the wives of the sons of the prophets cried out to Elisha, saying, "Your servant my husband is dead. Now you know that your servant was a fearer of Yahweh, but the creditor came to take two of my children for himself as slaves.
Modern King James verseion
And a certain woman of the wives of the sons of the prophets cried to Elisha, saying, Your servant my husband is dead. And you know that your servant feared Jehovah. And the lender has come to take my two children to himself for slaves.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And there cried a certain woman of the wives of the children of the prophets unto Elisha, saying, "Thy servant my husband is dead, and thou knowest that thy servant did fear the LORD. And the creditor is come to fetch my two sons, to be his bondmen."
NET Bible
Now a wife of one of the prophets appealed to Elisha for help, saying, "Your servant, my husband is dead. You know that your servant was a loyal follower of the Lord. Now the creditor is coming to take away my two boys to be his servants."
New Heart English Bible
Now there cried a certain woman of the wives of the sons of the prophets to Elisha, saying, "Your servant my husband is dead. You know that your servant feared the LORD. Now the creditor has come to take for himself my two children to be slaves."
The Emphasized Bible
Now, a certain woman of the wives of the sons of the prophets, made outcry unto Elisha, saying - Thy servant, my husband, is dead, and, thou, knowest that, thy servant, was one who revered Yahweh, - now, the creditor, hath come to take my two boys to himself as bondmen.
Webster
Now there cried a certain woman of the wives of the sons of the prophets to Elisha, saying, Thy servant my husband is dead; and thou knowest that thy servant feared the LORD: and the creditor hath come to take to him my two sons to be bond-men.
World English Bible
Now there cried a certain woman of the wives of the sons of the prophets to Elisha, saying, "Your servant my husband is dead. You know that your servant feared Yahweh. Now the creditor has come to take for himself my two children to be slaves."
Youngs Literal Translation
And a certain woman of the wives of the sons of the prophets hath cried unto Elisha, saying, 'Thy servant, my husband, is dead, and thou hast known that thy servant was fearing Jehovah, and the lender hath come to take my two children to him for servants.'
Themes
Business life » The credit system » Creditors, general references to
Credit system » Creditors, general references to
Creditors » Often exacted debts » By selling the debtor's family
Elisha » Miracles of » Increases the oil of the woman whose sons were to be sold for her debt
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Miracles » Catalogue of » Increases a widow's supply of oil
Miracles wrought through servants of God » Elisha » Oil multiplied
Poor » Instances of » The widow's son
Poor » Kindness to » Prophet's widow
Poverty » Of the righteous, examples of » The prophet's widow
Prophets » Frequently married men
Select readings » Elisha and the widow's oil
Servant » Bond » Children of defaulting debtors sold as
Servants » Slaves or bond » Persons unable to pay their debts liable to be sold as
Students » In the schools of the prophets
Widow » Instances of » The woman whose sons elisha saved from being sold for debt
Topics
Interlinear
Tsa`aq
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Yada`
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References
Word Count of 20 Translations in 2 Kings 4:1
Verse Info
Context Readings
Elisha Answers A Widow's Request
1 Now a certain woman of the wives of
Phrases
Cross References
2 Kings 2:3
And the sons of the prophets that were at Bethel came forth to Elisha and said unto him, Knowest thou that the LORD will take away thy master from thy head today? And he said, Yes, I know it; be silent.
Leviticus 25:39-41
And when thy brother becomes poor, being with thee, and if he should sell himself unto thee, thou shalt not compel him to serve as a slave.
Leviticus 25:48
after he is sold he shall have redemption; one of his brethren shall redeem him;
Nehemiah 5:2-5
For there were some that said, We, our sons, and our daughters, are many; therefore we have bought grain that we may eat and live.
Matthew 18:25
But he not having wherewith to pay, his lord commanded him to be sold, and his wife and children and all that he had, to make payment.
Genesis 22:12
And he said, Lay not thine hand upon the lad, neither do thou anything unto him; for now I know that thou doest fear God, seeing thou hast not withheld thy son, thine only son from me.
1 Samuel 22:2
And every one that was in distress and every one that was in debt and all whose souls were bitter gathered themselves unto him, and he became the captain over them, and there were about four hundred men with him.
1 Kings 18:3
And Ahab called Obadiah, who was the governor of his house. (Now Obadiah feared the LORD greatly,
1 Kings 20:35
Then a certain man of the sons of the prophets said unto his neighbour by the word of the LORD, Smite me, I pray thee. And the man refused to smite him.
2 Kings 2:5
And the sons of the prophets that were at Jericho came to Elisha and said unto him, Knowest thou that the LORD will take away thy master from thy head today? And he answered, Yes, I know it; be silent.
2 Kings 4:38
And Elisha returned to Gilgal. Then there was a famine in the land; and the sons of the prophets were sitting before him, so he said unto his servant, Set on the great pot and make pottage for the sons of the prophets.
Nehemiah 7:2
that I commanded my brother Hanani, and Hananiah, the prince of the palace in Jerusalem (for he was as a man of truth and feared God above many);
Nehemiah 10:31
Likewise that if the peoples of the land bring merchandise or any food on the sabbath day to sell, that we would not take anything from them on the sabbath or on the holy day, and that we would leave the seventh year and remit every debt.
Psalm 103:11
For as the heavens are high above the earth so does he increase his mercy over those that fear him.
Psalm 103:17
But the mercy of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting upon those that fear him, and his righteousness unto the children's children,
Psalm 112:1-2
Aleph Halelu-JAH. Blessed is the man that fears the LORD, Beth that delights greatly in his commandments.
Psalm 115:13
He will bless those that fear the LORD, both small and great.
Psalm 147:11
The LORD takes pleasure in those that fear him, in those that wait upon his mercy.
Ecclesiastes 8:12
Though a sinner does evil one hundred times and his judgment is prolonged, yet surely I know that it shall be well with those that fear God, who fear before his presence;
Ecclesiastes 12:13
The conclusion of the entire sermon is heard: Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole happiness of man.
Jeremiah 34:14
At the end of seven years each one shall let his Hebrew brother go, who has been sold unto thee; therefore he shall serve thee six years, and thou shalt send him forth free from thee: but your fathers did not hearken unto me, nor incline their ear.
Malachi 3:16
Then those that feared the LORD spoke one to another, and the LORD hearkened and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before him for those that feared the LORD and for those that think in his name.
Malachi 4:2
But unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness be born, and in his wings he shall bring saving health; and ye shall go forth and jump like calves of the herd.
Matthew 18:30
And he would not, but went and cast him into prison until he should pay the debt.
Matthew 18:35
So likewise shall my heavenly Father do also unto you unless from your hearts ye forgive every one his brother their trespasses.
Acts 13:26
Men and brethren, sons of the lineage of Abraham, and whosoever among you fears God, unto you is this word of saving health sent.
James 2:13
For judgment without mercy shall be done unto the one that has shown no mercy; and mercy boasts against judgment.
Revelation 15:4
Who shall not fear thee, O Lord, and magnify thy name? for thou only art holy; therefore, all the Gentiles shall come and worship before thee; for thy judgments are made manifest.
Revelation 19:5
And a voice came out of the throne, saying, Praise our God, all ye his slaves and ye that fear him, both small and great.