Parallel Verses
NET Bible
He said, "Why do you want to go see him today? It is not the new moon or the Sabbath." She said, "Everything's fine."
New American Standard Bible
He said, “Why will you go to him today? It is neither
King James Version
And he said, Wherefore wilt thou go to him to day? it is neither new moon, nor sabbath. And she said, It shall be well.
Holman Bible
But he said, “Why go to him today? It’s not a New Moon or a Sabbath.”
She replied, “Everything is all right.”
International Standard Version
He asked her, "What's the point of visiting him today? It's not a New Moon, and it isn't the Sabbath!" But she kept saying, "Things will go well."
A Conservative Version
And he said, Why will thou go to him today? It is neither new moon nor Sabbath. And she said, It shall be well.
American Standard Version
And he said, Wherefore wilt thou go to him to-day? it is neither new moon nor sabbath. And she said, It shall be well.
Amplified
He said, “Why are you going to him today? It is neither the New Moon nor the Sabbath.” And she said, “It will be all right.”
Bible in Basic English
And he said, Why are you going to him today? it is not a new moon or a Sabbath. But she said, It is well.
Darby Translation
And he said, Why wilt thou go to him to-day? It is neither new moon nor sabbath. And she said, It is well.
Julia Smith Translation
And he will say, Wherefore goest thou to him this day? not new moon, and not Sabbath. And she will say, Peace.
King James 2000
And he said, Why will you go to him today? it is neither new moon, nor sabbath. And she said, It shall be well.
Lexham Expanded Bible
And he said, "Why are you going to him today? [It is] neither the new moon nor the Sabbath!" And she said, "Peace."
Modern King James verseion
And he said, Why will you go to him today? It is neither new moon nor sabbath. And she said, It is well.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And he said, "Wherefore wilt thou go to him today, while it is neither new moon nor Sabbath day?" And she said, "Be content."
New Heart English Bible
He said, "Why would you want to go to him today? It is neither new moon nor Sabbath." She said, "It's alright."
The Emphasized Bible
And he said - Wherefore art thou going unto him, to-day, neither new moon nor sabbath? And she said - Peace!
Webster
And he said, Why wilt thou go to him to-day? it is neither new-moon, nor sabbath. And she said, It shall be well.
World English Bible
He said, "Why would you want go to him today? It is neither new moon nor Sabbath." She said, "It's alright."
Youngs Literal Translation
And he saith, 'Wherefore art thou going unto him to-day? -- neither new moon nor sabbath!' and she saith, 'Peace to thee!'
Themes
Afflictions » Instances of resignation in » The shunammite woman
Bible stories for children » David the giant killer 1sa 17 » A race for a little boy's life
Children » Death of, as a judgment upon parents » Miracles in behalf of » By elisha
Elisha » Miracles of » Raises the son of the shunammite woman from the dead
Feast of the new moon » A season for » Inquiring of God's messengers
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Miracles » Catalogue of » Raises the shunammite woman's child
Shunammite » A woman who gave hospitality to elisha, and whose son he raised to life
Synagogues » Probably originated in the schools of the prophets
Women » Good » The shunammite woman, who gave hospitality to elisha
Interlinear
Yowm
References
Word Count of 20 Translations in 2 Kings 4:23
Verse Info
Context Readings
Elisha Restores The Shunammite's Son
22 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." 23 He said, "Why do you want to go see him today? It is not the new moon or the Sabbath." She said, "Everything's fine." 24 She saddled the donkey and told her servant, "Lead on. Do not stop unless I say so."
Cross References
Numbers 10:10
"Also in the time when you rejoice, such as on your appointed festivals or at the beginnings of your months, you must blow with your trumpets over your burnt offerings and over the sacrifices of your peace offerings, so that they may become a memorial for you before your God: I am the Lord your God."
Numbers 28:11
"'On the first day of each month you must offer as a burnt offering to the Lord two young bulls, one ram, and seven unblemished lambs a year old,
1 Chronicles 23:31
and whenever burnt sacrifices were offered to the Lord on the Sabbath and at new moon festivals and assemblies. A designated number were to serve before the Lord regularly in accordance with regulations.
Isaiah 1:13-15
Do not bring any more meaningless offerings; I consider your incense detestable! You observe new moon festivals, Sabbaths, and convocations, but I cannot tolerate sin-stained celebrations!