KJV ORIGINAL
Then she saddled an ass, and said to her servant, Drive, and go forward; slack not thy riding for me, except I bid thee.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Then she prepared a donkey for the journey and said to her servant, 'Drive quickly and keep going. Don't slow down for my sake unless I tell you to.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The Shunammite woman is urgently traveling to find the prophet Elisha, telling her servant to ride as fast as possible without concern for her comfort.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of 2 Kings 4, the Shunammite woman is a devout Israelite who has experienced a miracle through the prophet Elisha, as her son was born after Elisha's promise. When her son suddenly dies, she demonstrates great faith by rushing to find Elisha for help. This verse captures her urgent instructions to her servant as they travel quickly.
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