2 Kings 4:9 She said to her husband, "I know that this man who often comes our way is a holy man of God.

◄ 2 Kings 4:9 ►

Parallel Verses

New International Version
She said to her husband, "I know that this man who often comes our way is a holy man of God.

English Standard Version
And she said to her husband, “Behold now, I know that this is a holy man of God who is continually passing our way.

New American Standard Bible
She said to her husband, "Behold now, I perceive that this is a holy man of God passing by us continually.

King James Bible
And she said unto her husband, Behold now, I perceive that this is an holy man of God, which passeth by us continually.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then she said to her husband, "I know that the one who often passes by here is a holy man of God,

International Standard Version
So she had a talk with her husband. "Look here! I've learned that this is a holy and godly man who comes by here on a regular basis.

American Standard Version
And she said unto her husband, Behold now, I perceive that this is a holy man of God, that passeth by us continually.

Douay-Rheims Bible
And she said to her husband: I perceive that this is a holy man of God, who often passeth by us.

Darby Bible Translation
And she said to her husband, Behold now, I perceive that this is a holy man of God, who passes by us continually.

Young's Literal Translation
and she saith unto her husband, 'Lo, I pray thee, I have known that a holy man of God he is, passing over by us continually;

Commentaries

Matthew Henry's Commentary

4:8-17 Elisha was well thought of by the king of Israel for his late services; a good man can take as much pleasure in serving others, as in raising himself. But the Shunammite needed not any good offices of this kind. It is a happiness to dwell among our own people, that love and respect us, and to whom we are able to do good. It would be well with many, if they did but know when they are really well off. The Lord sees the secret wish which is suppressed in obedience to his will, and he will hear the prayers of his servants in behalf of their benefactors, by sending unasked-for and unexpected mercies; nor must the professions of men of God be supposed to be delusive like those of men of the world.

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown

2Ki 4:8-17. Promises a Son to the Shunammite.

8. Elisha passed to Shunem—now Sulam, in the plain of Esdraelon, at the southwestern base of Little Hermon. The prophet, in his journey, was often entertained here by one of its pious and opulent inhabitants.