2 Kings 4:32 kjv — And when Elisha was come into the house, behold, the child was dead, and laid upon his bed.

King James Version

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

— 2 Kings 4:32, King James Version

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2 Kings 4 — Context

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

30

And the mother of the child said, As the Lord liveth, and as thy soul liveth, I will not leave thee. And he arose, and followed her.

31

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

32

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

33

He went in therefore, and shut the door upon them twain, and prayed unto the Lord.

34

And he went up, and lay upon the child, and put his mouth upon his mouth, and his eyes upon his eyes, and his hands upon his hands: and he stretched himself upon the child; and the flesh of the child waxed warm.

35

Then he returned, and walked in the house to and fro; and went up, and stretched himself upon him: and the child sneezed seven times, and the child opened his eyes.

2 Kings 4:32 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Kings 4:32 say?
2 Kings 4:32 in the King James Version reads: “And when Elisha was come into the house, behold, the child was dead, and laid upon his bed.”
Where is 2 Kings 4:32 in the Bible?
2 Kings 4:32 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Kings, chapter 4, verse 32.
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 4:32.
What translation should I read 2 Kings 4:32 in?
2 Kings 4:32 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 4:32?
2 Kings 4:32 reads (KJV): “And when Elisha was come into the house, behold, the child was dead, and laid upon his bed.” 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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