2 Kings 4:28

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

The woman said, “Sir, I begged you not to get my hopes up, and I didn't even ask you for a son.”

Cross References

Genesis 30:1

Rachel was very jealous of Leah for having children, and she said to Jacob, “I'll die if you don't give me some children!”

2 Kings 4:16

Elisha said to her, “Next year at this time, you'll be holding your own baby son in your arms.” “You're a man of God,” the woman replied. “Please don't lie to me.”

2 Kings 4:29

“Gehazi, get ready and go to her house,” Elisha said. “Take along my walking stick, and when you get there, lay it on the boy's face. Don't stop to talk to anyone, even if they try to talk to you.”