2 Kings 4:30 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And the mother of the child said, As the LORD liveth, and as thy soul liveth, I will not leave thee. And he arose, and followed her.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And the mother of the child said, 'As surely as the LORD lives, and as surely as you live, I will not leave you.' So he got up and went with her.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The desperate mother refuses to leave the prophet Elisha until he comes with her to help her dead son, showing incredible faith and determination.

📚 Historical Context

This occurs during the story of the Shunammite woman whose son had died suddenly. She had previously shown great hospitality to the prophet Elisha, and God had blessed her with this child through Elisha's prayer. Now, in her darkest hour, she desperately seeks the prophet's help.

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