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2 Kings 4:43

2 Kings 4:44-1953 kjv — So he set it before them, and they did eat, and left thereof, according to the word of the Lord.

King James Version

"So he set it before them, and they did eat, and left thereof, according to the word of the Lord. "

— 2 Kings 4:44-1953, King James Version

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2 Kings 4 — Context

41

But he said, Then bring meal. And he cast it into the pot; and he said, Pour out for the people, that they may eat. And there was no harm in the pot.

42

And there came a man from Baal–shalisha, and brought the man of God bread of the firstfruits, twenty loaves of barley, and full ears of corn in the husk thereof. And he said, Give unto the people, that they may eat.

43

And his servitor said, What, should I set this before an hundred men? He said again, Give the people, that they may eat: for thus saith the Lord, They shall eat, and shall leave thereof.

44

So he set it before them, and they did eat, and left thereof, according to the word of the Lord.

2 Kings 4:44-1953 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Kings 4:44-1953 say?
2 Kings 4:44-1953 in the King James Version reads: “So he set it before them, and they did eat, and left thereof, according to the word of the Lord. ”
Where is 2 Kings 4:44-1953 in the Bible?
2 Kings 4:44-1953 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Kings, chapter 4, verses 44–1953.
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 4:44-1953.
What translation should I read 2 Kings 4:44-1953 in?
2 Kings 4:44-1953 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 4:44-1953?
2 Kings 4:44-1953 reads (KJV): “So he set it before them, and they did eat, and left thereof, according to the word of the Lord. ” 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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