2 Kings 4:21 nasb — She went up and laid him on the bed of the man of God, and shut the door behind him and went out.

NASB

"She went up and laid him on the bed of the man of God, and shut the door behind him and went out."

— 2 Kings 4:21, NASB

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2 Kings 4 — Context

18

When the child was grown, the day came that he went out to his father to the reapers.

19

He said to his father, "My head, my head." And he said to his servant, "Carry him to his mother."

20

When he had taken him and brought him to his mother, he sat on her lap until noon, and then died.

21

She went up and laid him on the bed of the man of God, and shut the door behind him and went out.

22

Then she called to her husband and said, "Please send me one of the servants and one of the donkeys, that I may run to the man of God and return."

23

He said, "Why will you go to him today? It is neither new moon nor sabbath." And she said, "It will be well."

24

Then she saddled a donkey and said to her servant, "Drive and go forward; do not slow down the pace for me unless I tell you."

2 Kings 4:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 2 Kings 4:21 say?
2 Kings 4:21 in the NASB reads: “She went up and laid him on the bed of the man of God, and shut the door behind him and went out.”
Where is 2 Kings 4:21 in the Bible?
2 Kings 4:21 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Kings, chapter 4, verse 21.
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 4:21.
What translation should I read 2 Kings 4:21 in?
2 Kings 4:21 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 4:21?
2 Kings 4:21 reads (NASB): “She went up and laid him on the bed of the man of God, and shut the door behind him and went out.” 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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