2 Kings 1:5

And when the messengers turned back unto him, he said unto them, Why are ye now turned back?

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Other Translations for 2 Kings 1:5

BSB

When the messengers returned to the king, he asked them, "Why have you returned?"

AKJV

And when the messengers turned back to him, he said to them, Why are you now turned back?

CPDV

And the messengers returned to Ahaziah. And he said to them, "Why have you returned?"

ERV

And the messengers returned unto him, and he said unto them, Why is it that ye are returned?

NHEB

The messengers returned to him, and he said to them, "Why is it that you have returned?"

SMT

And the messengers will turn back to him, and he will say to them, Why this ye turned back?

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Kings 1:5

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Commentary for 2 Kings 1:5

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Overview of 2 Kings 1:5

Summary

King questions returned messengers unexpectedly

Place

Samaria

Event

Messengers return prematurely to king

Estimated Time Period

c. 850 BC