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2 Kings 4:13

King James Version (KJV)

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2 Kings 4:13

Verse 13 of 44

Scripture focus

And he said unto him, Say now unto her, Behold, thou hast been careful for us with all this care; what [is] to be done for thee? wouldest thou be spoken for to the king, or to the captain of the host? And she answered, I dwell among mine own people.

2 Kings 4:13 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 2 Kings 4:13

Theological / Devotional

What is to be done? The question was a test question, for it would reveal exactly what was in the woman’s heart. Had she received the prophet in the name of a prophet, or did she have a secret desire for some reward?

Spoken for to the king. Elisha recognized the fact that he had some influence at the court and with the nation’s highest authorities. Might there be some matter in which Elisha could enlist for the woman of Shunem the assistance of the king?

Among mine own people. The answer conveys the idea that she was perfectly contented. She was living at peace with her own people and had no quarrels with neighbors, nor any matters that could not be settled with her friends. It was a peaceful and happy community, and neither the king nor his servants could do anything to make life the happier.

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