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2 Kings 4:43

2 Kings 4:44 web — So he set it before them, and they ate, and left some of it, according to the word of Yahweh.

World English Bible

"So he set it before them, and they ate, and left some of it, according to the word of Yahweh."

— 2 Kings 4:44, World English Bible

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2 Kings 4 — Context

41

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

42

A man from Baal Shalishah came, and brought the man of God bread of the first fruits, twenty loaves of barley, and fresh ears of grain in his sack. He said, "Give to the people, that they may eat."

43

His servant said, "What, should I set this before a hundred men?" But he said, "Give the people, that they may eat; for thus says Yahweh, 'They will eat, and will have some left over.'"

44

So he set it before them, and they ate, and left some of it, according to the word of Yahweh.

2 Kings 4:44 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Kings 4:44 say?
2 Kings 4:44 in the World English Bible reads: “So he set it before them, and they ate, and left some of it, according to the word of Yahweh.”
Where is 2 Kings 4:44 in the Bible?
2 Kings 4:44 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Kings, chapter 4, verse 44.
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.
What translation should I read 2 Kings 4:44 in?
2 Kings 4:44 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?
2 Kings 4:44 reads (WEB): “So he set it before them, and they ate, and left some of it, according to the word of Yahweh.” 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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