2 Kings 1:4

“Now therefore thus saith the LORD, Thou shalt not come down from that bed on which thou art gone up, but shalt surely die. And Elijah departed.”

"Now therefore thus saith the LORD, Thou shalt not come down from that bed on which thou art gone up, but shalt surely die. And Elijah departed." - 2 Kings 1:4
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What does 2 Kings 1:4 mean?

The Bible verse 2 Kings 1:4 in the King James Version reads, "Now therefore, thus saith the Lord, Thou shalt not come down from that bed on which thou art gone up, but shalt surely die. And Elijah departed." This verse is part of the Old Testament narrative that recounts the…

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The Weight of Divine Judgment: A Reflection on 2 Kings 1:4

The story of King Ahaziah, found in 2 Kings 1:4, is a profound account of divine judgment intertwined with the themes of authority, disobedience, and the inescapable consequences of our choices. The verse states: "Now therefore thus saith the LORD, Thou shalt not come down from…

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A Prayer of Reflection on Divine Judgments and Mercy

Heavenly Father, We come before You today with a heart full of reverence and gratitude for who You are. As we meditate on Your Word, specifically from the book of 2 Kings 1:4, we find ourselves reflecting on the gravity of Your judgments and the seriousness of our choices. Your…

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2 Kings 1:4 - "Now therefore thus saith the LORD, Thou shalt not come down from that bed on which thou art gone up, but shalt surely die. And Elijah departed."
1 Kings 4:2 - "And these were the princes which he had; Azariah the son of Zadok the priest,"
2 Kings 4:4-5
1 Kings 1:4 - "And the damsel was very fair, and cherished the king, and ministered to him: but the king knew her not."
1 Kings 4:1 - "So king Solomon was king over all Israel."
"And these were the princes which he had; Azariah the son of Zadok the priest," - 1 Kings 4:2
1 Kings 4:4 - "And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the host: and Zadok and Abiathar were the priests:"
2 Kings 10:4 - "But they were exceedingly afraid, and said, Behold, two kings stood not before him: how then shall we stand?"
1 Kings 4:18 - "Shimei the son of Elah, in Benjamin:"
2 Kings 1:1 - "Then Moab rebelled against Israel after the death of Ahab."
1 Kings 4:17 - "Jehoshaphat the son of Paruah, in Issachar:"
2 Kings 19:2
2 Kings 19:2
2 Kings 19:2
1 Kings 4:8 - "And these are their names: The son of Hur, in mount Ephraim:"
1 Kings 4:14 - "Ahinadab the son of Iddo had Mahanaim:"
1 Kings 4:16 - "Baanah the son of Hushai was in Asher and in Aloth:"
1 Kings 6:4 - "And for the house he made windows of narrow lights."
1 Kings 4:34 - "And there came of all people to hear the wisdom of Solomon, from all kings of the earth, which had heard of his wisdom."
2 Kings 4:11 - "And it fell on a day, that he came thither, and he turned into the chamber, and lay there."
2 Kings 6:4 - "So he went with them. And when they came to Jordan, they cut down wood."
2 Kings 9:4 - "¶ So the young man, even the young man the prophet, went to Ramoth-gilead."
1 Kings 4:6 - "And Ahishar was over the household: and Adoniram the son of Abda was over the tribute."
2 Kings 16:4 - "And he sacrificed and burnt incense in the high places, and on the hills, and under every green tree."
2 Kings 4:33 - "He went in therefore, and shut the door upon them twain, and prayed unto the LORD."
1 Kings 4:15 - "Ahimaaz was in Naphtali; he also took Basmath the daughter of Solomon to wife:"
1 Kings 4:10 - "The son of Hesed, in Aruboth; to him pertained Sochoh, and all the land of Hepher:"
1 Kings 4:9 - "The son of Dekar, in Makaz, and in Shaalbim, and Beth-shemesh, and Elon-beth-hanan:"
1 Kings 7:4 - "And there were windows in three rows, and light was against light in three ranks."