2 Kings 4:31 nasb — Then Gehazi passed on before them and laid the staff on the lad's face, but there was no sound or response. So he retur…

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"Then Gehazi passed on before them and laid the staff on the lad's face, but there was no sound or response. So he returned to meet him and told him, "The lad has not awakened.""

— 2 Kings 4:31, NASB

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2 Kings 4 — Context

28

Then she said, "Did I ask for a son from my lord? Did I not say, 'Do not deceive me'?"

29

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, do not salute him, and if anyone salutes you, do not answer him; and lay my staff on the lad's face."

30

The mother of the lad said, "As the LORD lives and as you yourself live, I will not leave you." And he arose and followed her.

31

Then Gehazi passed on before them and laid the staff on the lad's face, but there was no sound or response. So he returned to meet him and told him, "The lad has not awakened."

32

When Elisha came into the house, behold the lad was dead and laid on his bed.

33

So he entered and shut the door behind them both and prayed to the LORD.

34

And he went up and lay on the child, and put his mouth on his mouth and his eyes on his eyes and his hands on his hands, and he stretched himself on him; and the flesh of the child became warm.

2 Kings 4:31 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Kings 4:31 say?
2 Kings 4:31 in the NASB reads: “Then Gehazi passed on before them and laid the staff on the lad's face, but there was no sound or response. So he returned to meet him and told him, "The lad has not awakened."”
Where is 2 Kings 4:31 in the Bible?
2 Kings 4:31 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Kings, chapter 4, verse 31.
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 4:31.
What translation should I read 2 Kings 4:31 in?
2 Kings 4:31 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 4:31?
2 Kings 4:31 reads (NASB): “Then Gehazi passed on before them and laid the staff on the lad's face, but there was no sound or response. So he returned to meet him and told him, "The lad has not awakened."” 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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