2 Kings 4:11 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And it fell on a day, that he came thither, and he turned into the chamber, and lay there.

Close to the original. Clear modern English.

✦ MADE SIMPLE

One day when he came there, he went into the room and rested there.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse shows Elisha accepting the hospitality of the Shunammite woman by using the special room she had prepared for him.

📚 Historical Context

This verse refers to the prophet Elisha regularly visiting a wealthy woman in Shunem who had built him a special guest room on her rooftop. In ancient Middle Eastern culture, hospitality to holy men and travelers was considered a sacred duty and a way to receive God's blessing.

Explore Similar Verses

Luke 11:24

When an evil spirit gets kicked out of someone, it wanders around looking for a place to chill but can't find anywhere to settle. So it's like, 'You know what? I'm going back to where I came from — that was working for me.'

Matthew 12:43

When an evil spirit gets kicked out of someone, it wanders around looking for somewhere to chill and rest, but can't find anywhere to settle.

Matthew 23:8

Don't let people call you 'Teacher' or put you on some pedestal — there's only one Master, and that's Christ. The rest of us? We're all just family, all on the same level.

Ask the AI Assistant

Have a question about this chapter or verse? Ask below for a clear explanation.

Share or Save

📚 Historical Context

Explore Similar Verses

Ask the AI Assistant

Translation & Methodology Sources