2 Kings 4:22 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And she called unto her husband, and said, Send me, I pray thee, one of the young men, and one of the asses, that I may run to the man of God, and come again.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

She called to her husband and said, 'Please send me one of the servants and a donkey, so I can quickly go to the man of God and come back.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The Shunammite woman is asking her husband for transportation so she can urgently travel to see Elisha the prophet.

📚 Historical Context

In the biblical narrative of 2 Kings, this verse is part of the story of the prophet Elisha and a devoted woman from Shunem who had shown hospitality to him. After Elisha miraculously promised her a son and the child later died suddenly, she urgently prepares to seek Elisha's help, reflecting the deep faith and reliance on prophets in ancient Israelite culture. This highlights the cultural practice of turning to God's representatives for intervention in personal emergencies.

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