2 Kings 2:18

And when they came again to him, (for he tarried at Jericho,) he said unto them, Did I not say unto you, Go not?

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Other Translations for 2 Kings 2:18

BSB

When they returned to Elisha, who was staying in Jericho, he said to them, "Didn't I tell you not to go?"

AKJV

And when they came again to him, (for he tarried at Jericho,) he said to them, Did I not say to you, Go not?

CPDV

And they returned to him, for he was living in Jericho. And he said to them: "Did I not say to you, 'Do not send them?' "

ERV

And they came back to him, while he tarried at Jericho; and he said unto them, Did I not say unto you, Go not?

NHEB

They came back to him, while he stayed at Jericho; and he said to them, "Did I not tell you not to go?"

SMT

And they will turn back to him, and he sitting in Jericho; and he will say to them, Did I not say to you, Ye shall not send?

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Kings 2:18

AndwhentheycameagainH7725VerbtohimforhetarriedH3427VerbatJerichoH3405Proper Name LocationhesaidH559VerbuntothemDidInotsayH559VerbuntoyouGoH3212Verbnot

Commentary for 2 Kings 2:18

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 2 Kings 2:18

Summary

Elisha vindicates his earlier advice and judgment

Place

Jericho

Event

Elisha reminds prophets of warning

Estimated Time Period

c. 850 BC