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Selected Verse: 2 Kings 4:13 - Strong Concordance
| Verse |
Translation |
Text |
| 2Ki 4:13 |
Strong Concordance |
And he said [0559] unto him, Say [0559] now unto her, Behold, thou hast been careful [02729] for us with all this care [02731]; what is to be done [06213] for thee? wouldest [03426] thou be spoken [01696] for to the king [04428], or to the captain [08269] of the host [06635]? And she answered [0559], I dwell [03427] among [08432] mine own people [05971]. |
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King James |
And he said unto him, Say now unto her, Behold, thou hast been careful for us with all this care; what is to be done for thee? wouldest thou be spoken for to the king, or to the captain of the host? And she answered, I dwell among mine own people. |
Summary Of Commentaries Associated With The Selected Verse
| A Commentary, Critical, Practical, and Explanatory on the Old and New Testaments, by Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset and David Brown [1882] |
| what is to be done for thee?--Wishing to testify his gratitude for the hospitable attentions of this family, he announced to her the birth of a son "about this time next year." The interest and importance of such an intelligence can only be estimated by considering that Oriental women, and Jewish in particular, connect ideas of disgrace with barrenness, and cherish a more ardent desire for children than women in any other part of the world (Gen 18:10-15). |
| Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834] |
Thou hast been careful for us - For the prophet and his servant, who must have been lodged as well as his master.
I dwell among mine own people - The woman declines Elisha's offer. She has no wrong to complain of, no quarrel with any neighbor, in respect of which she might need the help of one in power. She "dwells among her own people" - her friends, and dependents, with whom she lives peaceably. |
| Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley [1754-65] |
| I dwell - I live among my kindred and friends; nor have I any cause to seek relief from higher powers. |
| Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826 |
Wouldest thou be spoken for to the king - Elisha must have had considerable influence with the king, from the part he took in the late war with the Moabites. Jehoram had reason to believe that the prophet, under God, was the sole cause of his success, and therefore he could have no doubt that the king would grant him any reasonable request.
Or to the captain of the host? - As if he had said, Wilt thou that I should procure thee and thy husband a place at court, or get any of thy friends a post in the army?
I dwell among mine own people - I am perfectly satisfied and contented with my lot in life; I live on the best terms with my neighbors, and am here encompassed with my kindred, and feel no disposition to change my connections or place of abode.
How few are there like this woman on the earth! Who would not wish to be recommended to the king's notice, or get a post for a relative in the army, etc.? Who would not like to change the country for the town, and the rough manners of the inhabitants of the villages for the polished conversation and amusements of the court? Who is so contented with what he has as not to desire more? Who trembles at the prospect of riches; or believes there are any snares in an elevated state, or in the company and conversation of the great and honorable? How few are there that will not sacrifice every thing - peace, domestic comfort, their friends, their conscience, and their God - for money, honors, grandeur, and parade? |
10 And he said [0559], I will certainly [07725] return [07725] unto thee according to the time [06256] of life [02416]; and, lo, Sarah [08283] thy wife [0802] shall have a son [01121]. And Sarah [08283] heard [08085] it in the tent [0168] door [06607], which was behind him [0310].
11 Now Abraham [085] and Sarah [08283] were old [02205] and well stricken [0935] in age [03117]; and it ceased [02308] to be with Sarah [08283] after the manner [0734] of women [0802].
12 Therefore Sarah [08283] laughed [06711] within herself [07130], saying [0559], After [0310] I am waxed old [01086] shall I have pleasure [05730], my lord [0113] being old also [02204]?
13 And the LORD [03068] said [0559] unto Abraham [085], Wherefore [04100] did Sarah [08283] laugh [06711], saying [0559], Shall I of a surety [0552] bear [03205] a child, which [0589] am old [02204]?
14 Is [06381] any thing [01697] too hard [06381] for the LORD [03068]? At the time appointed [04150] I will return [07725] unto thee, according to the time [06256] of life [02416], and Sarah [08283] shall have a son [01121].
15 Then Sarah [08283] denied [03584], saying [0559], I laughed [06711] not; for she was afraid [03372]. And he said [0559], Nay [03808]; but thou didst laugh [06711].