Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
The woman went upstairs, laid him on the bed belonging to the man of God, and shut the door, leaving him behind as she left.
New American Standard Bible
She went up and
King James Version
And she went up, and laid him on the bed of the man of God, and shut the door upon him, and went out.
Holman Bible
Then she went up and laid him on the bed of the man of God, shut him in, and left.
A Conservative Version
And she went up and laid him on the bed of the man of God, and shut [the door] upon him, and went out.
American Standard Version
And she went up and laid him on the bed of the man of God, and shut the door upon him, and went out.
Amplified
She went up and laid him on the bed of the man of God, and shut the door [of the small upper room] behind him and left.
Bible in Basic English
Then she went up and put him on the bed of the man of God, shutting the door on him, and went out.
Darby Translation
And she went up, and laid him on the bed of the man of God, and shut the door upon him, and went out.
Julia Smith Translation
And she will go up and lay him down upon the bed of the man of God, and she will shut up after her and go forth.
King James 2000
And she went up, and laid him on the bed of the man of God, and shut the door upon him, and went out.
Lexham Expanded Bible
She went up, laid him on the bed of the man of God, closed [the door], and went out behind it.
Modern King James verseion
And she went up and laid him on the bed of the man of God, and shut the door on him and went out.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And she carried him up and laid him on the bed of the man of God, and shut the door to him, and went out,
NET Bible
She went up and laid him down on the prophet's bed. She shut the door behind her and left.
New Heart English Bible
She went up and laid him on the bed of the man of God, and shut the door on him, and went out.
The Emphasized Bible
And she went up and laid him on the bed of the man of God, - and shut him in, and then went out.
Webster
And she went up, and laid him on the bed of the man of God, and shut the door upon him, and went out.
World English Bible
She went up and laid him on the bed of the man of God, and shut the door on him, and went out.
Youngs Literal Translation
And she goeth up, and layeth him on the bed of the man of God, and shutteth the door upon him, and goeth out,
Themes
Afflictions » Instances of resignation in » The shunammite woman
Bible stories for children » David the giant killer 1sa 17 » A race for a little boy's life
Children » Death of, as a judgment upon parents » Miracles in behalf of » By elisha
Elisha » Miracles of » Raises the son of the shunammite woman from the dead
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Miracles » Catalogue of » Raises the shunammite woman's child
Shunammite » A woman who gave hospitality to elisha, and whose son he raised to life
Women » Good » The shunammite woman, who gave hospitality to elisha
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References
Word Count of 20 Translations in 2 Kings 4:21
Verse Info
Context Readings
Elisha Restores The Shunammite's Son
20 So his father ordered his servant, "Carry him over to his mother!" So the servant carried him over to his mother, where he rested on her lap until mid-day, and then he died. 21 The woman went upstairs, laid him on the bed belonging to the man of God, and shut the door, leaving him behind as she left. 22 Then she called to her husband and asked him, "Please send me one of the servants, along with one of the donkeys, so I can ride quickly to see that godly man. I'll be right back."
Phrases
Cross References
2 Kings 4:32
When Elisha entered the house, there was the youngster, dead and laid out on Elisha's bed!
1 Kings 17:19
"Give me your son," he replied. Then he took him from her lap, carried him upstairs to the room where he lived, and laid him on his bed.
2 Kings 4:7
But he replied, "There isn't even one pot left." Then the oil stopped flowing. After this, she went and told the man of God what had happened. So he said, "Go sell the oil, pay your debt, and you and your children will be able to live on the proceeds."
2 Kings 4:10
Now then, let's build a small upper room and put a bed in it for him there, along with a table, a chair, and a lamp stand. That way, when he comes to visit, he can rest there."