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Now therefore thus saith the LORD, Thou shalt not come down from that bed on which thou art gone up, but shalt surely die. And Elijah departed.
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Verse 4 is found in chapter 1 of 2 Kings. The chapter begins with the rebellion of Moab after the death of Ahab and immediately presents Ahaziah’s personal crisis. After falling through the lattice of his upper room, the king seeks guidance from Baal-zebub, a deity associated with Ekron, instead of consulting the God of Israel. Elijah is commanded to intercept the messengers and asks a theologically decisive question: if Israel has a God, why seek an answer elsewhere? The king’s illness thus becomes a test of covenant faithfulness. The announcement of his death is presented not simply as a medical consequence, but as judgment related to his decision to seek a foreign deity.
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Compare 2 Kings 1:4 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Deutsch · L1912 Darum so spricht der HERR: Du sollst nicht von dem Bette kommen, darauf du dich gelegt hast, sondern sollst des Todes sterben. Und Elia ging weg.
Español · RVR1909 Por tanto así ha dicho Jehová: Del lecho en que subiste no descenderás, antes morirás ciertamente. Y Elías se fue.
Español · NTBT Por eso, así dice Jehová: De la cama donde te has acostado no volverás a levantarte; ciertamente morirás”». Entonces Elías se fue.
Français · LSG C'est pourquoi ainsi parle l'Eternel: Tu ne descendras pas du lit sur lequel tu es monté, car tu mourras. Et Elie s'en alla.
Italiano · DIO1885 Perciò adunque il Signore ha detto così: Tu non iscenderai dal letto, sopra il quale tu sei salito; anzi, per certo tu morrai. Ciò detto, Elia se ne andò.
Português · ARC E por isso assim diz o SENHOR: Da cama, a que subiste, não descerás, mas sem falta morrerás. Então Elias partiu.
中文 · RCUV 所以耶和華如此說：『你必不能下你所上的床，因為你一定會死！』」 以利亞 就去了。
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