2 Kings 4:20

“And when he had taken him, and brought him to his mother, he sat on her knees till noon, and then died.”

"And when he had taken him, and brought him to his mother, he sat on her knees till noon, and then died." - 2 Kings 4:20
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What does 2 Kings 4:20 mean?

2 Kings 4:20 (KJV) says, "And when he had taken him, and brought him to his mother, he sat on her knees till noon, and then died." This verse comes from the Old Testament, specifically from the book of 2 Kings. It is part of a narrative in which the prophet Elisha performs…

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The Bitter Sweetness of Motherhood: A Journey Through Grief and Faith

The story encapsulated in 2 Kings 4:20 serves as a poignant reminder of the complex journey of motherhood, grief, and faith. The verse states, "And when he had taken him, and brought him to his mother, he sat on her knees till noon, and then died." At first glance, this passage…

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A Prayer for Restoration and Comfort: Inspired by 2 Kings 4:20

O Sovereign Lord, God of all comfort and compassion, we come before Thee today with humble hearts, seeking Thy presence in our time of sorrow and loss. As we reflect on the poignant moment recounted in 2 Kings 4:20, where the child was brought and sat on his mother’s knees, may…

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2 Kings 4:20 - "And when he had taken him, and brought him to his mother, he sat on her knees till noon, and then died."
2 Kings 4:20 - "And when he had taken him, and brought him to his mother, he sat on her knees till noon, and then died."
2 Kings 20:4 - "And it came to pass, afore Isaiah was gone out into the middle court, that the word of the LORD came to him, saying,"
1 Kings 4:20 - "¶ Judah and Israel were many, as the sand which is by the sea in multitude, eating and drinking, and making merry."
2 Kings 20:20 - "¶ And the rest of the acts of Hezekiah, and all his might, and how he made a pool, and a conduit, and brought water into the city, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah?"
2 Kings 4:4-5
2 Kings 20:2 - "Then he turned his face to the wall, and prayed unto the LORD, saying,"
2 Kings 2:20 - "And he said, Bring me a new cruse, and put salt therein. And they brought it to him."
"And it came to pass, afore Isaiah was gone out into the middle court, that the word of the LORD came to him, saying," - 2 Kings 20:4
2 Kings 20:16 - "And Isaiah said unto Hezekiah, Hear the word of the LORD."
2 Kings 10:20 - "And Jehu said, Proclaim a solemn assembly for Baal. And they proclaimed it."
2 Kings 25:20 - "And Nebuzar-adan captain of the guard took these, and brought them to the king of Babylon to Riblah:"
1 Kings 20:4 - "And the king of Israel answered and said, My lord, O king, according to thy saying, I am thine, and all that I have."
2 Kings 14:20 - "And they brought him on horses: and he was buried at Jerusalem with his fathers in the city of David."
2 Kings 20:21 - "And Hezekiah slept with his fathers: and Manasseh his son reigned in his stead."
2 Kings 21:20 - "And he did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD, as his father Manasseh did."
2 Kings 13:20 - "¶ And Elisha died, and they buried him. And the bands of the Moabites invaded the land at the coming in of the year."
2 Kings 20:7 - "And Isaiah said, Take a lump of figs. And they took and laid it on the boil, and he recovered."
2 Kings 11:20 - "And all the people of the land rejoiced, and the city was in quiet: and they slew Athaliah with the sword beside the king's house."
2 Kings 8:20 - "¶ In his days Edom revolted from under the hand of Judah, and made a king over themselves."
Joel 1:2-4, 13-20
2 Kings 10:4 - "But they were exceedingly afraid, and said, Behold, two kings stood not before him: how then shall we stand?"
2 Kings 7:20 - "And so it fell out unto him: for the people trode upon him in the gate, and he died."
1 Kings 20:2 - "And he sent messengers to Ahab king of Israel into the city, and said unto him, Thus saith Ben-hadad,"
2 Kings 12:20 - "And his servants arose, and made a conspiracy, and slew Joash in the house of Millo, which goeth down to Silla."
2 Timothy 4:20 - "Erastus abode at Corinth: but Trophimus have I left at Miletum sick."
"¶ Judah and Israel were many, as the sand which is by the sea in multitude, eating and drinking, and making merry." - 1 Kings 4:20
Ezra 4:20 - "There have been mighty kings also over Jerusalem, which have ruled over all countries beyond the river; and toll, tribute, and custom, was paid unto them."
2 Kings 20:10 - "And Hezekiah answered, It is a light thing for the shadow to go down ten degrees: nay, but let the shadow return backward ten degrees."