And he said unto his father, My head, my head. And he said to a lad, Carry him to his mother.
And he said to his father, 'My head, my head hurts!' So his father told a servant, 'Take him to his mother.'
The writer is describing a young boy who suddenly became ill with severe head pain while working in the fields with his father, who then sent him home to his mother for care.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of 2 Kings 4, the prophet Elisha is being hosted by a generous woman from Shunem and her husband, who had shown him hospitality and were blessed with a son as a result of Elisha's promise. This verse occurs during a moment of crisis when the boy, now grown a little, suddenly suffers a severe headache while working in the fields with his father. The father's quick response reflects the cultural norms of ancient Israel, where family members immediately sought help in times of sudden illness.
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