2 Kings 4:28
“Then she said, Did I desire a son of my lord? did I not say, Do not deceive me?”

What does 2 Kings 4:28 mean?
2 Kings 4:28 (KJV) reads, "Then she said, Did I desire a son of my lord? did I not say, Do not deceive me?" This verse is from the Old Testament book of 2 Kings, which documents the history of ancient Israel and the works of the prophets in the land. This passage specifically…
Read full commentaryDevotionalThe Pain of Unmet Expectations: A Reflection on 2 Kings 4:28
In 2 Kings 4:28 we encounter the Shunammite woman who confronts the prophet Elisha regarding the tragic death of her son. She passionately articulates her grief with the words: "Then she said, Did I desire a son of my lord? did I not say, Do not deceive me?" These words resonate…
Read devotionalPrayerA Prayer for Clarity in Times of Heartache
Dear Heavenly Father, As I come before You today, I reflect deeply on the words spoken by the Shunammite woman, who with a heavy heart exclaimed, ‘Did I desire a son of my lord? did I not say, Do not deceive me?’ (2 Kings 4:28, KJV). Lord, her pain resonates with many of us who…
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