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2 Kings 6:32

2 Kings 6:33-1964 bbe — While he was still talking to them, the king came down and said, This evil is from the Lord; why am I to go on waiting…

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"While he was still talking to them, the king came down and said, This evil is from the Lord; why am I to go on waiting any longer for the Lord?"

— 2 Kings 6:33-1964, Bible in Basic English

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2 Kings 6 — Context

30

Then the king, hearing what the woman said, took his robes in his hands, violently parting them; and, while he was walking on the wall, the people, looking, saw that under his robe he had haircloth on his flesh.

31

Then he said, May God's punishment come on me if Elisha, the son of Shaphat, keeps his head on his body after this day.

32

But Elisha was in his house, and the responsible men were seated there with him; and before the king got there, Elisha said to those who were with him, Do you see how this cruel and violent man has sent to take away my life?

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While he was still talking to them, the king came down and said, This evil is from the Lord; why am I to go on waiting any longer for the Lord?

2 Kings 6:33-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Kings 6:33-1964 say?
2 Kings 6:33-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “While he was still talking to them, the king came down and said, This evil is from the Lord; why am I to go on waiting any longer for the Lord?”
Where is 2 Kings 6:33-1964 in the Bible?
2 Kings 6:33-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Kings, chapter 6, verses 33–1964.
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 6:33-1964.
What translation should I read 2 Kings 6:33-1964 in?
2 Kings 6:33-1964 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 6:33-1964?
2 Kings 6:33-1964 reads (BBE): “While he was still talking to them, the king came down and said, This evil is from the Lord; why am I to go on waiting any longer for 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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