KJV ORIGINAL
And he said, Wherefore wilt thou go to him to day? it is neither new moon, nor sabbath. And she said, It shall be well.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
And he said, 'Why do you want to go to him today? It's not the new moon or the Sabbath.' And she said, 'It will be okay.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The woman's husband questions why she wants to visit the prophet on an ordinary day, but she assures him everything will be fine.
📚 Historical Context
This conversation happens between the Shunammite woman and her husband after their son has died unexpectedly. In ancient Israel, people typically visited prophets and holy places on special religious days like the new moon (monthly celebration) or the Sabbath (weekly day of rest). The husband finds it unusual that she wants to travel to see Elisha the prophet on a regular day.
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