2 Kings 4:26

King James Version:

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Run now, I pray thee, to meet her, and say unto her, [Is it] well with thee? [is it] well with thy husband? [is it] well with the child? And she answered, [It is] well.

Complete Jewish Bible:

Run now to meet her, and ask her, "Is everything all right with you? with your husband? with the child?" She answered, "Everything is all right."

Berean Standard Bible:

Please run out now to meet her and ask, ‘Are you all right? Is your husband all right? Is your child all right?’” And she answered, “Everything is all right.”

American Standard Version:

run, I pray thee, now to meet her, and say unto her, Is it well with thee? is it well with thy husband? is it well with the child? And she answered, It is well.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Run^{H7323} now, I pray thee, to meet^{H7125} her, and say^{H559} unto her, Is it well^{H7965} with thee? is it well^{H7965} with thy husband^{H376}? is it well^{H7965} with the child^{H3206}? And she answered^{H559}, It is well^{H7965}.

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Commentary for 2 Kings 4:26

2 Kings 4:26 is a part of a larger narrative concerning the prophet Elisha and a wealthy woman from Shunem who provided him with hospitality. The historical context of this verse is set during the time of the divided monarchy in Israel, when Elisha was ministering in the northern kingdom. This woman, who had shown kindness to Elisha by offering him food and shelter, was later blessed with a son, despite her advanced age, through Elisha's prophecy.

In the verse itself, the woman's son has suddenly become ill while out in the field with his father. The father sends a servant to meet the mother with a message of inquiry regarding the well-being of the family. The servant is instructed to ask specifically about the health of the mother, the father, and the child. The mother's response, "It is well," stands in stark contrast to the unfolding crisis of her son's grave illness, which she is not yet aware of. This exchange highlights themes of hospitality and divine reward, as well as the tension between perceived well-being and impending calamity.

The verse reflects the cultural norms of the time, where messengers were sent to convey important news, and the formal repetition of the question "Is it well?" followed by the reassuring response, "It is well," underscores the social expectation of maintaining composure and civility even in the face of potential distress. The narrative ultimately leads to a demonstration of Elisha's prophetic power and the miraculous intervention that follows, reinforcing the theme of God's provision and mercy for those who honor His servants.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H7323
   There are 92 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: רוּץ
   Transliteration: rûwts
   Pronunciation: roots
   Description: a primitive root; to run (for whatever reason, especially to rush); break down, divide speedily, footman, guard, bring hastily, (make) run (away, through), post.
   
2. Strong's Number: H7125
   There are 117 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: קִרְאָה
   Transliteration: qirʼâh
   Pronunciation: keer-aw'
   Description: from קָרָא; an encountering, accidental, friendly or hostile (also adverbially, opposite); [idiom] against (he come), help, meet, seek, [idiom] to, [idiom] in the way.
   
3. Strong's Number: H559
   There are 4434 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אָמַר
   Transliteration: ʼâmar
   Pronunciation: aw-mar'
   Description: a primitive root; to say (used with great latitude); answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet.
   
4. Strong's Number: H7965
   There are 208 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: שָׁלוֹם
   Transliteration: shâlôwm
   Pronunciation: shaw-lome'
   Description: or שָׁלֹם; from שָׁלַם; safe, i.e. (figuratively) well, happy, friendly; also (abstractly) welfare, i.e. health, prosperity, peace; [idiom] do, familiar, [idiom] fare, favour, [phrase] friend, [idiom] great, (good) health, ([idiom] perfect, such as be at) peace(-able, -ably), prosper(-ity, -ous), rest, safe(-ty), salute, welfare, ([idiom] all is, be) well, [idiom] wholly.
   
5. Strong's Number: H376
   There are 1507 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אִישׁ
   Transliteration: ʼîysh
   Pronunciation: eesh
   Description: contracted for אֱנוֹשׁ (or perhaps rather from an unused root meaning to be extant); a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation); also, another, any (man), a certain, [phrase] champion, consent, each, every (one), fellow, (foot-, husband-) man, (good-, great, mighty) man, he, high (degree), him (that is), husband, man(-kind), [phrase] none, one, people, person, [phrase] steward, what (man) soever, whoso(-ever), worthy. Compare אִשָּׁה.
   
6. Strong's Number: H3206
   There are 76 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יֶלֶד
   Transliteration: yeled
   Pronunciation: yeh'-led
   Description: from יָלַד; something born, i.e. a lad or offspring; boy, child, fruit, son, young man (one).