2 Kings 4:23

And he said, Wherefore wilt thou go to him to day? it is neither new moon, nor sabbath. And she said, It shall be well.

King James Version

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Other Translations for 2 Kings 4:23

BSB

"Why would you go to him today?" he replied. "It is not a New Moon or a Sabbath." "Everything is all right," she said.

AKJV

And he said, Why will you go to him to day? it is neither new moon, nor sabbath. And she said, It shall be well.

CPDV

And he said to her: "What is the reason that you would go to him? Today is not the new moon, and it is not the Sabbath." She responded, "I will go."

ERV

And he said, Wherefore wilt thou go to him today? it is neither new moon nor sabbath. And she said, It shall be well.

NHEB

He said, "Why would you want to go to him today? It is neither new moon nor Sabbath." She said, "It's alright."

SMT

And he will say, Wherefore goest thou to him this day? not new moon, and not Sabbath. And she will say, Peace.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Kings 4:23

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Commentary for 2 Kings 4:23

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

Overview of 2 Kings 4:23

Summary

Husband questions trip, wife departs anyway

Place

Shunem

Event

Woman insists on traveling

Estimated Time Period

c. 850 BC