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2 Kings 4:43

2 Kings 4:44-1964 bbe — So he put it before them, and they had a meal and there was more than enough, as the Lord had said.

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"So he put it before them, and they had a meal and there was more than enough, as the Lord had said."

— 2 Kings 4:44-1964, Bible in Basic English

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2 Kings 4 — Context

41

But he said, Get some meal. And he put it into the pot, and said, Now give it to the people so that they may have food. And there was nothing bad in the pot.

42

Now a man came from Baal-shalishah with an offering of first-fruits for the man of God, twenty barley cakes and garden fruit in his bag. And he said, Give these to the people for food.

43

But his servant said, How am I to put this before a hundred men? But he said, Give it to the people for food; for the Lord says, There will be food for them and some over.

44

So he put it before them, and they had a meal and there was more than enough, as the Lord had said.

2 Kings 4:44-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Kings 4:44-1964 say?
2 Kings 4:44-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “So he put it before them, and they had a meal and there was more than enough, as the Lord had said.”
Where is 2 Kings 4:44-1964 in the Bible?
2 Kings 4:44-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Kings, chapter 4, verses 44–1964.
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 4:44-1964.
What translation should I read 2 Kings 4:44-1964 in?
2 Kings 4:44-1964 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 4:44-1964?
2 Kings 4:44-1964 reads (BBE): “So he put it before them, and they had a meal and there was more than enough, as the Lord had said.” 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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