2 Kings 4:18 net — The boy grew and one day he went out to see his father who was with the harvest workers.

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"The boy grew and one day he went out to see his father who was with the harvest workers."

— 2 Kings 4:18, NET Bible

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2 Kings 4 — Context

15

Elisha told him,“Ask her to come here.” So he did so and she came and stood in the doorway.

16

He said,“About this time next year you will be holding a son.” She said,“No, my master! O prophet, do not lie to your servant!”

17

The woman did conceive, and at the specified time the next year she gave birth to a son, just as Elisha had told her.

18

The boy grew and one day he went out to see his father who was with the harvest workers.

19

He said to his father,“My head! My head!” His father told a servant,“Carry him to his mother.”

20

So he picked him up and took him to his mother. He sat on her lap until noon and then died.

21

She went up and laid him down on the prophet’s bed. She shut the door behind her and left.

2 Kings 4:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Kings 4:18 say?
2 Kings 4:18 in the NET Bible reads: “The boy grew and one day he went out to see his father who was with the harvest workers.”
Where is 2 Kings 4:18 in the Bible?
2 Kings 4:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Kings, chapter 4, verse 18.
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 4:18.
What translation should I read 2 Kings 4:18 in?
2 Kings 4:18 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 4:18?
2 Kings 4:18 reads (NET): “The boy grew and one day he went out to see his father who was with the harvest workers.” 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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