2 Kings 4:5 net — So she left him and closed the door behind her and her sons. As they were bringing the containers to her, she was pouri…

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"So she left him and closed the door behind her and her sons. As they were bringing the containers to her, she was pouring the olive oil."

— 2 Kings 4:5, NET Bible

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2 Kings 4 — Context

2

Elisha said to her,“What can I do for you? Tell me, what do you have in the house?” She answered,“Your servant has nothing in the house except a small jar of olive oil.”

3

He said,“Go and ask all your neighbors for empty containers. Get as many as you can.

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Go and close the door behind you and your sons. Pour the olive oil into all the containers; set aside each one when you have filled it.”

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So she left him and closed the door behind her and her sons. As they were bringing the containers to her, she was pouring the olive oil.

6

When the containers were full, she said to one of her sons,“Bring me another container.” But he answered her,“There are no more.” Then the olive oil stopped flowing.

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She went and told the prophet. He said,“Go, sell the olive oil. Repay your creditor, and then you and your sons can live off the rest of the profit.”

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Elisha Gives Life to a Boy One day Elisha traveled to Shunem, where a prominent woman lived. She insisted that he stop for a meal. So whenever he was passing through, he would stop in there for a meal.

2 Kings 4:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Kings 4:5 say?
2 Kings 4:5 in the NET Bible reads: “So she left him and closed the door behind her and her sons. As they were bringing the containers to her, she was pouring the olive oil.”
Where is 2 Kings 4:5 in the Bible?
2 Kings 4:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Kings, chapter 4, verse 5.
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 4:5.
What translation should I read 2 Kings 4:5 in?
2 Kings 4:5 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 4:5?
2 Kings 4:5 reads (NET): “So she left him and closed the door behind her and her sons. As they were bringing the containers to her, she was pouring the olive oil.” 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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