2 Kings 4:24 akjv — Then she saddled an ass, and said to her servant, Drive, and go forward; slack not your riding for me, except I bid you…

American King James Version

"Then she saddled an ass, and said to her servant, Drive, and go forward; slack not your riding for me, except I bid you. "

— 2 Kings 4:24, American King James Version

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2 Kings 4 — Context

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

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

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And he said, Why will you go to him to day? it is neither new moon, nor sabbath. And she said, It shall be well.

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Then she saddled an ass, and said to her servant, Drive, and go forward; slack not your riding for me, except I bid you.

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So she went and came to the man of God to mount Carmel. And it came to pass, when the man of God saw her afar off, that he said to Gehazi his servant, Behold, yonder is that Shunammite:

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Run now, I pray you, to meet her, and say to her, Is it well with you? is it well with your husband? is it well with the child? And she answered, It is well:

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And when she came to the man of God to the hill, she caught him by the feet: but Gehazi came near to thrust her away. And the man of God said, Let her alone; for her soul is vexed within her: and the LORD has hid it from me, and has not told me.

2 Kings 4:24 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Kings 4:24 say?
2 Kings 4:24 in the American King James Version reads: “Then she saddled an ass, and said to her servant, Drive, and go forward; slack not your riding for me, except I bid you. ”
Where is 2 Kings 4:24 in the Bible?
2 Kings 4:24 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Kings, chapter 4, verse 24.
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 4:24.
What translation should I read 2 Kings 4:24 in?
2 Kings 4:24 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 4:24?
2 Kings 4:24 reads (AKJV): “Then she saddled an ass, and said to her servant, Drive, and go forward; slack not your riding for me, except I bid you. ” 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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