2 Kings 7:20

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

And that is just what happened to him. The people trampled him in the gateway, and he died.

American Standard Version (1901)

it came to pass even so unto him; for the people trod upon him in the gate, and he died.

Bible in Basic English

And such was his fate; for he was crushed to death under the feet of the people, in the doorway into the town.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And so it fell out to him as it was foretold, and the people trod upon him in the gate, and he died.

Free Bible Version

This is what happened to him. The people trampled him in the gateway and he died.

Geneva Bible 1599

And so it came vnto him: for the people trode vpon him in the gate, and he dyed.

King James (Authorized) Version

And so it fell out unto him: for the people trode upon him in the gate, and he died.

Translation for Translators

And that is what happened to him. The people who were rushing out of the city gate trampled on him, and he died.

Unlocked Literal Bible

That is what exactly what happened to him, for the people trampled him in the gate, and he died.

Noah Webster Bible

And so it happened to him: for the people trod upon him in the gate, and he died.

World English Bible

It happened like that to him, for the people trampled over him in the gate, and he died.

Young's Literal Translation

and it cometh to him so, and the people tread him down in the gate, and he dieth.

Context

Elisha’s Prophecy Fulfilled

¹⁹And the officer had answered the man of God, “Look, even if the LORD were to make windows in heaven, could this really happen?” So Elisha had replied, “You will see it with your own eyes, but you will not eat any of it!”²⁰And that is just what happened to him. The people trampled him in the gateway, and he died.

Summary

In this verse, the prophecy of Elisha regarding the abundance of food in Samaria is fulfilled as the people trample the man who doubted the prophecy. This event serves as a powerful demonstration of God's faithfulness and the consequences of unbelief. It also highlights the importance of trusting in the word of the Lord, as doubting His promises can lead to missing out on His blessings. Ultimately, this verse showcases God's sovereignty and the fulfillment of His word even in the midst of skepticism.

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