2 Kings 4:20

And when he had taken him, and brought him to his mother, he sat on her knees till noon, and then died.

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Other Translations for 2 Kings 4:20

BSB

After the servant had picked him up and carried him to his mother, the boy sat on her lap until noon, and then he died.

AKJV

And when he had taken him, and brought him to his mother, he sat on her knees till noon, and then died.

CPDV

But when he had taken him, and he had led him to his mother, she placed him upon her knees, until midday, and then he died.

ERV

And when he had taken him, and brought him to his mother, he sat on her knees till noon, and then died.

NHEB

When he had taken him, and brought him to his mother, he sat on her knees until noon, and then died.

SMT

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.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Kings 4:20

AndwhenhehadtakenH5375VerbhimandbroughtH935VerbhimtohismotherH517Noun FemininehesatH3427VerbonherkneesH1290Noun FemininetillnoonH6672andthendiedH4191Verb

Commentary for 2 Kings 4:20

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Overview of 2 Kings 4:20

Summary

Child dies in mother's lap

Place

Shunem

Event

Child dies from illness

Estimated Time Period

c. 850 BC