2 Kings 4:33

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

So he went in, closed the door behind the two of them, and prayed to the LORD.

American Standard Version (1901)

He went in therefore, and shut the door upon them twain, and prayed unto Jehovah.

Bible in Basic English

So he went in, and shutting the door on the two of them, made prayer to the Lord.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And going in he shut the door upon him, and upon the child, and prayed to the Lord.

Free Bible Version

He went in, shut the door behind them both, and prayed to the Lord.

Geneva Bible 1599

He went in therefore, and shut the doore vpon them twayne, and prayed vnto the Lord.

King James (Authorized) Version

He went in therefore, and shut the door upon them twain, and prayed unto the LORD.

Translation for Translators

Elisha went into the room by himself and shut the door and prayed to Yahweh.

Unlocked Literal Bible

So Elisha went in and shut the door on the child and himself and prayed to Yahweh.

Noah Webster Bible

He went in therefore, and shut the door upon them both, and prayed to the LORD.

World English Bible

He went in therefore, and shut the door on them both, and prayed to Yahweh.

Young's Literal Translation

and he goeth in and shutteth the door upon them both, and prayeth unto Jehovah.

Context

Elisha Raises the Shunammite’s Son

³²When Elisha reached the house, there was the boy lying dead on his bed.³³So he went in, closed the door behind the two of them, and prayed to the LORD.

Summary

In this verse, Elisha demonstrates the power of God through a miraculous healing. He prays to God on behalf of the Shunammite woman's son, who had died, and the boy is brought back to life. This event showcases Elisha as a prophet of God, with the ability to perform miracles through faith and prayer. It also reveals God's compassion and willingness to intervene in human affairs, emphasizing His sovereignty over life and death.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
John Gill
Tyndale

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Prayed unto the Lord - He had no power of his own by which he could restore the child.

2 Kings 4:33

Elisha Raises the Shunammite’s Son

³²When Elisha reached the house, there was the boy lying dead on his bed.³³So he went in, closed the door behind the two of them, and prayed to the LORD.