2 Kings 4:11 kjva — And it fell on a day, that he came thither, and he turned into the chamber, and lay there.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And it fell on a day, that he came thither, and he turned into the chamber, and lay there."

— 2 Kings 4:11, King James Version with Apocrypha

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2 Kings 4 — Context

8

And it fell on a day, that Elisha passed to Shunem, where was a great woman; and she constrained him to eat bread. And so it was, that as oft as he passed by, he turned in thither to eat bread.

9

And she said unto her husband, Behold now, I perceive that this is an holy man of God, which passeth by us continually.

10

Let us make a little chamber, I pray thee, on the wall; and let us set for him there a bed, and a table, and a stool, and a candlestick: and it shall be, when he cometh to us, that he shall turn in thither.

11

And it fell on a day, that he came thither, and he turned into the chamber, and lay there.

12

And he said to Gehazi his servant, Call this Shunammite. And when he had called her, she stood before him.

13

And he said unto him, Say now unto her, Behold, thou hast been careful for us with all this care; what is to be done for thee? wouldest thou be spoken for to the king, or to the captain of the host? And she answered, I dwell among mine own people.

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And he said, What then is to be done for her? And Gehazi answered, Verily she hath no child, and her husband is old.

2 Kings 4:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 2 Kings 4:11 say?
2 Kings 4:11 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And it fell on a day, that he came thither, and he turned into the chamber, and lay there.”
Where is 2 Kings 4:11 in the Bible?
2 Kings 4:11 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Kings, chapter 4, verse 11.
Who wrote 2 Kings?
2 Kings is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Jeremiah). It was written c. 561–538 BC.
What is the book of 2 Kings about?
2 Kings carries the divided kingdom from Elijah and Elisha through the fall of both Israel and Judah. Despite the prophets' warnings, both kingdoms decline through idolatry — the north into Assyrian captivity, the south into Babylonian exile — fulfilling the covenant curses.
What are the major themes of 2 Kings?
2 Kings explores themes including Judgment, Exile, Prophets, Covenant Curses, Remnant. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Kings 4:11.
What translation should I read 2 Kings 4:11 in?
2 Kings 4:11 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Kings 4:11?
2 Kings 4:11 reads (KJVA): “And it fell on a day, that he came thither, and he turned into the chamber, and lay there.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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