2 Kings 4:1

Modern English Version

Now one of the wives of the sons of the prophets cried to Elisha, “Your servant my husband is dead, and you know that your servant feared the Lord, but a creditor has come to take my two sons as slaves.”

Cross References

Genesis 22:12

Then He said, “Do not lay your hands on the boy or do anything to him, because now I know that you fear God, seeing you have not withheld your only son from Me.”

1 Kings 18:3

Ahab called Obadiah, who was the governor of his house. (Now Obadiah feared the Lord greatly.

1 Kings 20:35

Speaking in the word of the Lord, a certain man of the sons of the prophets said to his neighbor, “Strike me, please.” But the man refused to strike him.

2 Kings 2:15

When the sons of the prophets who were at Jericho saw him from far off, they said, “The spirit of Elijah rests on Elisha.” And they came to meet him and bowed down to the ground before him.

2 Kings 2:3

The sons of the prophets who were at Bethel came out to Elisha and said to him, “Do you know that today the Lord is taking away your master from you?” And he said, “Yes, I know. Keep silent.”

2 Kings 2:5

The sons of the prophets who were at Jericho approached Elisha and said to him, “Do you know that today the Lord is taking away your master from you?” And he said, “Yes, I know. Keep silent.”

2 Kings 2:7

Fifty men of the sons of the prophets went and stood at a distance, and the two of them stood by the Jordan.

2 Kings 4:38

When Elisha returned to Gilgal, there was a famine in the land. The sons of the prophets were sitting before him, and he said to his servant, “Put on the big cooking pot, and boil some stew for the sons of the prophets.”

2 Kings 6:9

But the man of God sent word to the king of Israel, saying, “Take care not to pass through this place, for the Arameans are marching down there.”

Nehemiah 10:31

If the people of the land bring merchandise or any grain on the Sabbath day to sell, we will not buy from them on the Sabbath or a holy day. We will also renounce the seventh year harvest and the full payment of every debt.

Nehemiah 7:2

Over Jerusalem, I put in charge both my brother Hanani and Hananiah, the palace commander, because each was a faithful man and feared God more than many.

Psalm 103:11

For as the heavens are high above the earth, so great is His mercy toward those who fear Him;

Psalm 103:17

But the mercy of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting upon those who fear Him, and His righteousness to children’s children,

Psalm 115:13

He will bless those who fear the Lord, both small and great.

Psalm 147:11

The Lord takes pleasure in those who fear Him, in those who hope in His mercy.

Proverbs 22:7

The rich rules over the poor, and the borrower is the slave of the lender.

Ecclesiastes 12:13

This is the end of the matter; all has been heard. Now fear God and keep His commandments, for this is the duty of all mankind.

Ecclesiastes 8:12

Though one who sins may do evil a hundred times and prolongs his life, yet I know that it will be well with those who fear God, because they stand in reverence before Him.

Isaiah 50:1

Thus says the Lord: Where is the certificate of divorce by which I sent your mother away? Or to which of My creditors did I sell you? Behold, for your iniquities you were sold, and for your transgressions your mother was sent away.

Jeremiah 34:14

“At the end of seven years, each of you shall set free his Hebrew brother who has been sold to you; and when he has served you six years, you shall let him go free from you.” But your fathers did not obey Me or incline their ear.

Leviticus 25:48

then after he is sold he may be redeemed again. One of his brothers may redeem him,

Malachi 3:16

Then those who feared the Lord spoke to one another. The Lord listened and heard them, and a book of remembrance was written before Him for those who fear the Lord and who esteem His name.

Malachi 4:2

But for you who fear My name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its wings. You will go out and grow up like calves from the stall.

Matthew 18:25

But since he was not able to pay, his master ordered that he be sold with his wife, their children, and all that he had, and payment to be made.

Matthew 18:30

“But he would not and went and threw him in prison until he should pay the debt.

Matthew 18:35

“So also My heavenly Father will do to each of you, if from your heart you do not forgive your brother for his trespasses.”

Acts 13:26

“Brothers, sons of the family of Abraham, and those of you who fear God, the word of this salvation has been sent to us.

James 2:13

For he who has shown no mercy will have judgment without mercy, for mercy triumphs over judgment.

Revelation 15:4

Who shall not fear You, O Lord, and glorify Your name? For You alone are holy. All nations shall come and worship before You, for Your judgments have been revealed.”

Revelation 19:5

Then a voice came from the throne, saying: “Praise our God, all you His servants and those who fear Him, both small and great!”

Ruth 1:3

Now Elimelek, the husband of Naomi, died, so she was left alone with her two sons.

1 Samuel 22:2

Everyone who was in distress, and everyone who was in debt, and everyone who was discontented gathered to him. So he became captain over them. Now there were with him about four hundred men.