2 Kings 4:30 akjv — And the mother of the child said, As the LORD lives, and as your soul lives, I will not leave you. And he arose, and fo…

American King James Version

"And the mother of the child said, As the LORD lives, and as your soul lives, I will not leave you. And he arose, and followed her. "

— 2 Kings 4:30, American King James Version

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2 Kings 4 — Context

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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.

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Then she said, Did I desire a son of my lord? did I not say, Do not deceive me?

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Then he said to Gehazi, Gird up your loins, and take my staff in your hand, and go your way: if you meet any man, salute him not; and if any salute you, answer him not again: and lay my staff on the face of the child.

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And the mother of the child said, As the LORD lives, and as your soul lives, I will not leave you. And he arose, and followed her.

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And Gehazi passed on before them, and laid the staff on the face of the child; but there was neither voice, nor hearing. Why he went again to meet him, and told him, saying, The child is not awaked.

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And when Elisha was come into the house, behold, the child was dead, and laid on his bed.

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He went in therefore, and shut the door on them two, and prayed to the LORD.

2 Kings 4:30 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 2 Kings 4:30 say?
2 Kings 4:30 in the American King James Version reads: “And the mother of the child said, As the LORD lives, and as your soul lives, I will not leave you. And he arose, and followed her. ”
Where is 2 Kings 4:30 in the Bible?
2 Kings 4:30 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Kings, chapter 4, verse 30.
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 4:30.
What translation should I read 2 Kings 4:30 in?
2 Kings 4:30 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 4:30?
2 Kings 4:30 reads (AKJV): “And the mother of the child said, As the LORD lives, and as your soul lives, I will not leave you. And he arose, and followed her. ” 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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