2 Kings 4:24

Then she saddled an ass, and said to her servant, Drive, and go forward; slack not thy riding for me, except I bid thee.

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Other Translations for 2 Kings 4:24

BSB

Then she saddled the donkey and told her servant, "Drive onward; do not slow the pace for me unless I tell you."

AKJV

Then she saddled an ass, and said to her servant, Drive, and go forward; slack not your riding for me, except I bid you.

CPDV

And she saddled a donkey, and she instructed her servant: "Drive, and hurry on. You shall cause no delay for me in departing. And do whatever I instruct you to do."

ERV

Then she saddled an ass, and said to her servant, Drive, and go forward; slacken me not the riding, except I bid thee.

NHEB

Then she saddled a donkey, and said to her servant, "Drive, and go forward. Do not slow down for me, unless I ask you to."

SMT

And she will saddle the ass, and say to her boy, Lead on, and go; thou shalt not hold back for me to ride except I said to thee.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Kings 4:24

ThenshesaddledH2280VerbanassH860Noun FeminineandsaidH559VerbtoherservantH5288Noun Masculine DriveH5090VerbandgoforwardH3212Verb slackH6113VerbnotthyridingH7392VerbformeexceptIbidH559Verbthee

Commentary for 2 Kings 4:24

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Overview of 2 Kings 4:24

Summary

Woman drives quickly without stopping

Place

Shunem to Mount Carmel

Event

Woman rushes to prophet

Estimated Time Period

c. 850 BC