Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The child grew, and one day he went out to his father, who was with the reapers. New Living Translation One day when her child was older, he went out to help his father, who was working with the harvesters. English Standard Version When the child had grown, he went out one day to his father among the reapers. Berean Standard Bible And the child grew, and one day he went out to his father, who was with the harvesters. King James Bible And when the child was grown, it fell on a day, that he went out to his father to the reapers. New King James Version And the child grew. Now it happened one day that he went out to his father, to the reapers. New American Standard Bible When the child was grown, the day came that he went out to his father, to the reapers. NASB 1995 When the child was grown, the day came that he went out to his father to the reapers. NASB 1977 When the child was grown, the day came that he went out to his father to the reapers. Legacy Standard Bible Then the child was grown. And the day came that he went out to his father to the reapers. Amplified Bible When the child was grown, the day came that he went out to his father, to the reapers. Christian Standard Bible The child grew and one day went out to his father and the harvesters. Holman Christian Standard Bible The child grew and one day went out to his father and the harvesters. American Standard Version And when the child was grown, it fell on a day, that he went out to his father to the reapers. Contemporary English Version One day while the boy was still young, he was out in the fields with his father, where the workers were harvesting the crops. English Revised Version And when the child was grown, it fell on a day, that he went out to his father to the reapers. GOD'S WORD® Translation Several years later the boy went to his father, who was with the harvest workers. Good News Translation Some years later, at harvest time, the boy went out one morning to join his father, who was in the field with the harvest workers. International Standard Version After the child had grown up a bit, one day he went out to visit his father, who was with the harvesters. Majority Standard Bible And the child grew, and one day he went out to his father, who was with the harvesters. NET Bible The boy grew and one day he went out to see his father who was with the harvest workers. New Heart English Bible When the child was grown, it happened one day that he went out to his father to the reapers. Webster's Bible Translation And when the child was grown, it happened on a day, that he went out to his father to the reapers. World English Bible When the child was grown, one day he went out to his father to the reapers. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the boy grows, and the day comes that he goes out to his father, to the reapers, Young's Literal Translation And the lad groweth, and the day cometh that he goeth out unto his father, unto the reapers, Smith's Literal Translation And the child will grow; and the day will be and he will go forth to his father to those reaping. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the child grew. And on a certain day, when he went out to his father to the reapers, Catholic Public Domain Version And the boy grew. And on a certain day, when he had gone out to his father, to the harvesters, New American Bible and the child grew up healthy. One day the boy went out to his father among the reapers. New Revised Standard Version When the child was older, he went out one day to his father among the reapers. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleNow when the child had grown, he went out on a certain day to his father who was with the reapers. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the boy grew, and it was daytime and he went out to his father with the reapers. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And when the child was grown, it fell on a day, that he went out to his father to the reapers. Brenton Septuagint Translation And the child grew: and it came to pass when he went out to his father to the reapers, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Elisha Raises the Shunammite's Son18And the child grew, and one day he went out to his father, who was with the harvesters. 19“My head! My head!” he complained to his father. So his father told a servant, “Carry him to his mother.”… Cross References 1 Kings 17:17-24 Later, the son of the woman who owned the house became ill, and his sickness grew worse and worse, until no breath remained in him. / “O man of God,” said the woman to Elijah, “what have you done to me? Have you come to remind me of my iniquity and cause the death of my son?” / But Elijah said to her, “Give me your son.” So he took him from her arms, carried him to the upper room where he was staying, and laid him on his own bed. ... Luke 7:11-15 Soon afterward, Jesus went to a town called Nain. His disciples went with Him, accompanied by a large crowd. / As He approached the town gate, He saw a dead man being carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow. And a large crowd from the town was with her. / When the Lord saw her, He had compassion on her and said, “Do not weep.” ... Mark 5:22-24 A synagogue leader named Jairus arrived, and seeing Jesus, he fell at His feet / and pleaded with Him urgently, “My little daughter is near death. Please come and place Your hands on her, so that she will be healed and live.” / So Jesus went with him, and a large crowd followed and pressed around Him. John 11:1-44 At this time a man named Lazarus was sick. He lived in Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha. / (Mary, whose brother Lazarus was sick, was to anoint the Lord with perfume and wipe His feet with her hair.) / So the sisters sent word to Jesus, “Lord, the one You love is sick.” ... Matthew 9:18-26 While Jesus was saying these things, a synagogue leader came and knelt before Him. “My daughter has just died,” he said. “But come and place Your hand on her, and she will live.” / So Jesus got up and went with him, along with His disciples. / Suddenly a woman who had suffered from bleeding for twelve years came up behind Him and touched the fringe of His cloak. ... Genesis 22:1-14 Some time later God tested Abraham and said to him, “Abraham!” “Here I am,” he answered. / “Take your son,” God said, “your only son Isaac, whom you love, and go to the land of Moriah. Offer him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains, which I will show you.” / So Abraham got up early the next morning, saddled his donkey, and took along two of his servants and his son Isaac. He split the wood for a burnt offering and set out for the place God had designated. ... Hebrews 11:35 Women received back their dead, raised to life again. Others were tortured and refused their release, so that they might gain a better resurrection. Acts 9:36-41 In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (which is translated as Dorcas), who was always occupied with works of kindness and charity. / At that time, however, she became sick and died, and her body was washed and placed in an upper room. / Since Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples, hearing that Peter was there, sent two men to urge him, “Come to us without delay.” ... 1 Samuel 1:27-28 I prayed for this boy, and since the LORD has granted me what I asked of Him, / I now dedicate the boy to the LORD. For as long as he lives, he is dedicated to the LORD.” So they worshiped the LORD there. 2 Kings 8:1-6 Now Elisha had said to the woman whose son he had restored to life, “Arise, you and your household; go and live as a foreigner wherever you can. For the LORD has decreed that a seven-year famine will come to the land.” / So the woman had proceeded to do as the man of God had instructed. And she and her household lived as foreigners for seven years in the land of the Philistines. / At the end of seven years, when the woman returned from the land of the Philistines, she went to the king to appeal for her house and her land. ... Job 1:18-19 While he was still speaking, another messenger came and reported: “Your sons and daughters were eating and drinking wine in their oldest brother’s house, / when suddenly a mighty wind swept in from the desert and struck the four corners of the house. It collapsed on the young people and they are dead, and I alone have escaped to tell you!” Exodus 2:1-10 Now a man of the house of Levi married a Levite woman, / and she conceived and gave birth to a son. When she saw that he was a beautiful child, she hid him for three months. / But when she could no longer hide him, she got him a papyrus basket and coated it with tar and pitch. Then she placed the child in the basket and set it among the reeds along the bank of the Nile. ... 1 Kings 3:16-28 At that time two prostitutes came to the king and stood before him. / One woman said, “Please, my lord, this woman and I live in the same house, and I gave birth while she was in the house. / On the third day after I gave birth, this woman also had a baby. We were alone, with no one in the house but the two of us. ... Matthew 15:21-28 Leaving that place, Jesus withdrew to the district of Tyre and Sidon. / And a Canaanite woman from that region came to Him, crying out, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on me! My daughter is miserably possessed by a demon.” / But Jesus did not answer a word. So His disciples came and urged Him, “Send her away, for she keeps crying out after us.” ... Luke 8:40-56 When Jesus returned, the crowd welcomed Him, for they had all been waiting for Him. / Just then a synagogue leader named Jairus came and fell at Jesus’ feet. He begged Him to come to his house, / because his only daughter, who was about twelve, was dying. As Jesus went with him, the crowds pressed around Him, ... Treasury of Scripture And when the child was grown, it fell on a day, that he went out to his father to the reapers. to the reapers Ruth 2:4 And, behold, Boaz came from Bethlehem, and said unto the reapers, The LORD be with you. And they answered him, The LORD bless thee. Jump to Previous Child Cut Fell Grain Grew Groweth Grown Lad Older ReapersJump to Next Child Cut Fell Grain Grew Groweth Grown Lad Older Reapers2 Kings 4 1. Elisha multiplies the widow's oil8. He obtains a son for the good Shunammite 18. He restores her son when dead 38. At Gilgal he heals the deadly pottage 42. He satisfies a hundred men with twenty loaves And the child grew This phrase indicates the passage of time and the natural development of the child, who is the son of the Shunammite woman. This growth is both physical and symbolic, representing the fulfillment of God's promise through Elisha to the Shunammite woman (2 Kings 4:16-17). The growth of the child can be seen as a testament to God's faithfulness and the miraculous nature of his birth, similar to other significant births in the Bible, such as Isaac (Genesis 21:1-7) and Samuel (1 Samuel 1:19-20). and one day he went out to his father who was with the harvesters Persons / Places / Events 1. The ChildThe son of the Shunammite woman, a miraculous gift from God to her and her husband as promised by the prophet Elisha. 2. The Father The Shunammite woman's husband, who is working in the fields with the reapers. 3. The Reapers Laborers working in the fields during the harvest season. 4. The Shunammite Woman A hospitable and faithful woman who showed kindness to Elisha and was blessed with a son as a result. 5. Elisha The prophet of God who foretold the birth of the child and later plays a crucial role in the events that follow. Teaching Points The Gift of LifeRecognize children as a blessing from God, entrusted to us for a purpose. This calls for gratitude and responsibility in raising them. Faith in God's Promises The Shunammite woman's account encourages us to trust in God's promises, even when circumstances seem impossible. The Role of Work and Provision The father's presence in the fields reminds us of the importance of diligence and provision for our families. Community and Support The presence of the reapers suggests the value of community and working together, reflecting the body of Christ. Preparation for Trials The child's growth and subsequent events remind us that life includes challenges, and we must be spiritually prepared to face them with faith.(18) It fell on a day.--See Note on 2Kings 4:8.Verse 18. - And when the child was grown - not grown up, for he was still a "child" (Ver. 30, 31, 35, etc.), but grown to be a boy, perhaps four or five years old - it fell on a day, that he went out to his father to the reapers. The corn-fields about Shunem attract the admiration of travelers. The husband of the Shunammite, the owner of several, was in one of them, superintending the cutting of his corn by the reapers; and the boy joined him there, as he had probably often done before. Country children delight in watching the various operations of the farmstead. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Andוַיְהִ֣י (way·hî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be the child הַיָּ֑לֶד (hay·yā·leḏ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3206: Something born, a lad, offspring grew, וַיִּגְדַּ֖ל (way·yiḡ·dal) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1431: To grow up, become great and one day הַיּ֔וֹם (hay·yō·wm) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3117: A day he went out וַיֵּצֵ֥א (way·yê·ṣê) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to his father, אָבִ֖יו (’ā·ḇîw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1: Father who was with אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to the harvesters. הַקֹּצְרִֽים׃ (haq·qō·ṣə·rîm) Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 7114: To dock off, curtail, to harvest Links 2 Kings 4:18 NIV2 Kings 4:18 NLT 2 Kings 4:18 ESV 2 Kings 4:18 NASB 2 Kings 4:18 KJV 2 Kings 4:18 BibleApps.com 2 Kings 4:18 Biblia Paralela 2 Kings 4:18 Chinese Bible 2 Kings 4:18 French Bible 2 Kings 4:18 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Kings 4:18 When the child was grown it fell (2Ki iiKi ii ki 2 kg 2kg) |
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