King James Version:
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And he went from thence to mount Carmel, and from thence he returned to Samaria.
Complete Jewish Bible:
He went on from there to Mount Karmel and then returned to Shomron.
Berean Standard Bible:
And Elisha went on to Mount Carmel, and from there he returned to Samaria.
American Standard Version:
And he went from thence to mount Carmel, and from thence he returned to Samaria.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And he went{H3212} from thence to mount{H2022} Carmel{H3760}, and from thence he returned{H7725} to Samaria{H8111}.
Cross-References (KJV):
2 Kings 4:25
- So she went and came unto the man of God to mount Carmel. And it came to pass, when the man of God saw her afar off, that he said to Gehazi his servant, Behold, [yonder is] that Shunammite:
1 Kings 18:19
- Now therefore send, [and] gather to me all Israel unto mount Carmel, and the prophets of Baal four hundred and fifty, and the prophets of the groves four hundred, which eat at Jezebel's table.
1 Kings 18:20
- So Ahab sent unto all the children of Israel, and gathered the prophets together unto mount Carmel.
1 Kings 18:42
- So Ahab went up to eat and to drink. And Elijah went up to the top of Carmel; and he cast himself down upon the earth, and put his face between his knees,
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Commentary for 2 Kings 2:25
2 Kings 2:25 is a part of the narrative concerning the prophet Elisha, who has just taken on the mantle of Elijah after Elijah was taken up to heaven in a whirlwind. The verse itself is a transitional statement, describing Elisha's journey from Mount Carmel back to Samaria. This journey holds symbolic significance as it mirrors Elijah's own path, underscoring Elisha's role as Elijah's successor.
Mount Carmel is a significant location in the Old Testament, most notably where Elijah challenged the prophets of Baal and demonstrated the power of the God of Israel (1 Kings 18). By returning to this site, Elisha is walking in the footsteps of his mentor, signifying his acceptance of the prophetic call and the responsibilities that come with it.
Samaria, on the other hand, was the capital of the Northern Kingdom of Israel, which had a history of idolatry and rebellion against the house of David and the worship of Yahweh. Elisha's return to Samaria indicates his readiness to confront the spiritual and political issues of his time, continuing the work of reform and prophetic witness that Elijah had begun.
The themes present in this verse include the transition of spiritual authority, the importance of geographical locations in biblical narrative, and the continuity of the prophetic mission. Historically, this period reflects the challenges faced by the prophets of Israel in maintaining the worship of Yahweh in a region increasingly influenced by foreign gods and practices. Elisha's journey is not just physical but also spiritual, as he embraces his role in guiding Israel back to faithful observance of their covenant with God.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H3212
There are 938 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יָלַךְ
Transliteration: yâlak
Pronunciation: yaw-lak'
Description: a primitive root (compare הָלַךְ); to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses); [idiom] again, away, bear, bring, carry (away), come (away), depart, flow, [phrase] follow(-ing), get (away, hence, him), (cause to, made) go (away, -ing, -ne, one's way, out), grow, lead (forth), let down, march, prosper, [phrase] pursue, cause to run, spread, take away (-journey), vanish, (cause to) walk(-ing), wax, [idiom] be weak. - Strong's Number: H2022
There are 485 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: הַר
Transliteration: har
Pronunciation: har
Description: a shortened form of הָרָר; a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively); hill (country), mount(-ain), [idiom] promotion. - Strong's Number: H3760
There are 25 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: כַּרְמֶל
Transliteration: Karmel
Pronunciation: kar-mel'
Description: the same as כַּרְמֶל; Karmel, the name of a hill and of a town in Palestine; Carmel, fruitful (plentiful) field, (place). - Strong's Number: H7725
There are 952 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שׁוּב
Transliteration: shûwb
Pronunciation: shoob
Description: a primitive root; to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally to retreat; often adverbial, again; ((break, build, circumcise, dig, do anything, do evil, feed, lay down, lie down, lodge, make, rejoice, send, take, weep)) [idiom] again, (cause to) answer ([phrase] again), [idiom] in any case (wise), [idiom] at all, averse, bring (again, back, home again), call (to mind), carry again (back), cease, [idiom] certainly, come again (back), [idiom] consider, [phrase] continually, convert, deliver (again), [phrase] deny, draw back, fetch home again, [idiom] fro, get (oneself) (back) again, [idiom] give (again), go again (back, home), (go) out, hinder, let, (see) more, [idiom] needs, be past, [idiom] pay, pervert, pull in again, put (again, up again), recall, recompense, recover, refresh, relieve, render (again), requite, rescue, restore, retrieve, (cause to, make to) return, reverse, reward, [phrase] say nay, send back, set again, slide back, still, [idiom] surely, take back (off), (cause to, make to) turn (again, self again, away, back, back again, backward, from, off), withdraw. - Strong's Number: H8111
There are 101 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שֹׁמְרוֹן
Transliteration: Shômᵉrôwn
Pronunciation: sho-mer-one'
Description: from the active participle of שָׁמַר; watch-station; Shomeron, a place in Palestine; Samaria.