Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
When he had taken him and brought him to his mother, he sat on her
King James Version
And when he had taken him, and brought him to his mother, he sat on her knees till noon, and then died.
Holman Bible
So he picked him up and took him to his mother. The child sat on her lap until noon and then died.
International Standard Version
So his father ordered his servant, "Carry him over to his mother!" So the servant carried him over to his mother, where he rested on her lap until mid-day, and then he died.
A Conservative Version
And when he had taken him, and brought him to his mother, he sat on her knees till noon, and then died.
American Standard Version
And when he had taken him, and brought him to his mother, he sat on her knees till noon, and then died.
Amplified
When he had carried and brought him to his mother, he sat on her lap until noon, and then he
Bible in Basic English
And he took him in to his mother, and she took him on her knees and kept him there till the middle of the day, when his life went from him.
Darby Translation
And he carried him, and brought him to his mother; and he sat on her knees till noon, and died.
Julia Smith Translation
And he will lift him up and bring him to his mother, and he will lift him up and bring him to his mother, and he will sit upon her knees till noon, and he will die.
King James 2000
And when he had taken him, and brought him to his mother, he sat on her knees till noon, and then died.
Lexham Expanded Bible
So they carried him and brought him to his mother; he sat on her lap until noon and then died.
Modern King James verseion
And he carried him and brought him to his mother. And he sat on her knees until noon and died.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And he took him and brought him to his mother. And he sat on her knees till noon, and then died.
NET Bible
So he picked him up and took him to his mother. He sat on her lap until noon and then died.
New Heart English Bible
When he had taken him, and brought him to his mother, he sat on her knees until noon, and then died.
The Emphasized Bible
And, when he had carried him, and brought him in unto his mother, he sat on her knees until noon, and then died.
Webster
And when he had taken him, and brought him to his mother, he sat on her knees till noon, and then died.
World English Bible
When he had taken him, and brought him to his mother, he sat on her knees until noon, and then died.
Youngs Literal Translation
and he beareth him, and bringeth him in unto his mother, and he sitteth on her knees till the noon, and dieth.
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
Diseases » Mentioned in scripture » Sun-stroke
Elisha » Miracles of » Raises the son of the shunammite woman from the dead
Family » Examples of mothers' love » The shunammite mother
Home » Examples of mothers' love » The shunammite mother
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Labour » Women » Women's Work » fields of activity » Motherly duties
Love » Examples of mothers' love » The shunammite mother
Love » Maternal » The shunammite mother
Maternal love » The shunammite mother
Miracles » Catalogue of » Raises the shunammite woman's child
Mothers » Love of, for children, examples of » The shunammite mother
Parents » Good--exemplified » Shunammite
Parents » Love examples of mothers' love » The shunammite mother
Parents » Love of, for children examples of mothers' love » The shunammite mother
Shunammite » A woman who gave hospitality to elisha, and whose son he raised to life
The sun » The rays of » Frequently destructive to human life
Women » Love of, for offspring examples of mothers' love » The shunammite mother
Women » Good » The shunammite woman, who gave hospitality to elisha
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Word Count of 20 Translations in 2 Kings 4:20
Verse Info
Context Readings
Elisha Restores The Shunammite's Son
19
And he said to his father, "Oh, my head, my head!" The father said to his servant, "Carry him to his mother."
20 When he had taken him and brought him to his mother, he sat on her
Cross References
Luke 7:12
As he drew near to the gate of the town, behold, a man who had died was being carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow, and a considerable crowd from the town was with her.
John 11:3
So the sisters sent to him, saying, "Lord, he whom you love is ill."
John 11:5
Now Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus.
John 11:14
Then Jesus told them plainly, "Lazarus has died,
Genesis 22:2
He said, "Take your son, your only son Isaac, whom you love, and go to the land of Moriah, and offer him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains of which I shall tell you."
Genesis 37:3
Now Israel loved Joseph more than any other of his sons, because he was the son of his old age. And he made him a robe of many colors.
Genesis 37:5
Now Joseph had a dream, and when he told it to his brothers they hated him even more.
1 Kings 17:17
After this the son of the woman, the mistress of the house, became ill. And his illness was so severe that there was no breath left in him.
Isaiah 49:15
"Can a woman forget her nursing child, that she should have no compassion on the son of her womb? Even these may forget, yet I will not forget you.
Isaiah 66:13
As one whom his mother comforts, so I will comfort you; you shall be comforted in Jerusalem.
Ezekiel 24:16-18
"Son of man, behold, I am about to take the delight of your eyes away from you at a stroke; yet you shall not mourn or weep, nor shall your tears run down.
Luke 2:35
(and a sword will pierce through your own soul also), so that thoughts from many hearts may be revealed."