2 Kings 4:19 kjv — And he said unto his father, My head, my head. And he said to a lad, Carry him to his mother.

King James Version

"And he said unto his father, My head, my head. And he said to a lad, Carry him to his mother."

— 2 Kings 4:19, King James Version

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2 Kings 4 — Context

16

And he said, About this season, according to the time of life, thou shalt embrace a son. And she said, Nay, my lord, thou man of God, do not lie unto thine handmaid.

17

And the woman conceived, and bare a son at that season that Elisha had said unto her, according to the time of life.

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And when the child was grown, it fell on a day, that he went out to his father to the reapers.

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And he said unto his father, My head, my head. And he said to a lad, Carry him to his mother.

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And when he had taken him, and brought him to his mother, he sat on her knees till noon, and then died.

21

And she went up, and laid him on the bed of the man of God, and shut the door upon him, and went out.

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And she called unto her husband, and said, Send me, I pray thee, one of the young men, and one of the asses, that I may run to the man of God, and come again.

2 Kings 4:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Kings 4:19 say?
2 Kings 4:19 in the King James Version reads: “And he said unto his father, My head, my head. And he said to a lad, Carry him to his mother.”
Where is 2 Kings 4:19 in the Bible?
2 Kings 4:19 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Kings, chapter 4, verse 19.
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 4:19.
What translation should I read 2 Kings 4:19 in?
2 Kings 4:19 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 4:19?
2 Kings 4:19 reads (KJV): “And he said unto his father, My head, my head. And he said to a lad, Carry him to his mother.” 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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