Parallel Verses New Living Translation Then the group of prophets from Jericho came to Elisha and asked him, "Did you know that the LORD is going to take your master away from you today?" "Of course I know," Elisha answered. "But be quiet about it." King James Bible And the sons of the prophets that were at Jericho came to Elisha, and said unto him, Knowest thou that the LORD will take away thy master from thy head to day? And he answered, Yea, I know it; hold ye your peace. Darby Bible Translation And the sons of the prophets that were at Jericho drew near to Elisha and said to him, Dost thou know that Jehovah will take away thy master from over thy head to-day? And he said, I also know it: be silent! World English Bible The sons of the prophets who were at Jericho came near to Elisha, and said to him, "Do you know that Yahweh will take away your master from your head today?" He answered, "Yes, I know it. Hold your peace." Young's Literal Translation And sons of the prophets who are in Jericho come nigh unto Elisha, and say unto him, 'Hast thou known that to-day Jehovah is taking thy lord from thy head?' and he saith, 'I also have known -- keep silent.' 2 Kings 2:5 Parallel Commentary 2 Kings 2:5 Parallel CommentariesLibrary Jericho Itself. We read, that this city was not only wasted by Joshua with fire and sword, but cursed also. "Cursed be he before the Lord, who shall rise up and build that city Jericho," Joshua 6:26. "Nor was another city to be built (says the Talmudists), which was to be called by the name of Jericho: nor was Jericho itself to be built, although to be called by another name." And yet I know not by what chance this city crept out of dust and rubbish, lived again, and flourished, and became the second city to Jerusalem. … John Lightfoot—From the Talmud and Hebraica Consolations against the Fear of Death. The Healing of the Waters The Country of Jericho, and the Situation of the City. Cross References 1 Samuel 10:5 "When you arrive at Gibeah of God, where the garrison of the Philistines is located, you will meet a band of prophets coming down from the place of worship. They will be playing a harp, a tambourine, a flute, and a lyre, and they will be prophesying. 2 Kings 2:3 The group of prophets from Bethel came to Elisha and asked him, "Did you know that the LORD is going to take your master away from you today?" "Of course I know," Elisha answered. "But be quiet about it." Amos 7:14 But Amos replied, "I'm not a professional prophet, and I was never trained to be one. I'm just a shepherd, and I take care of sycamore-fig trees. Jump to Previous Approached Company Drew Elisha Eli'sha Head Hold Jericho Master Peace Prophets Today To-DayJump to Next Approached Company Drew Elisha Eli'sha Head Hold Jericho Master Peace Prophets Today To-DayLinks 2 Kings 2:5 NIV2 Kings 2:5 NLT 2 Kings 2:5 ESV 2 Kings 2:5 NASB 2 Kings 2:5 KJV 2 Kings 2:5 Bible Apps 2 Kings 2:5 Biblia Paralela 2 Kings 2:5 Chinese Bible 2 Kings 2:5 French Bible 2 Kings 2:5 German Bible 2 Kings 2:5 Commentaries Bible Hub |
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