2 Kings 1:4 · KJV

"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."

King James Version

Passage Context

²And Ahaziah fell down through a lattice in his upper chamber that was in Samaria, and was sick: and he sent messengers, and said unto them, Go, enquire of Baal-zebub the god of Ekron whether I shall recover of this disease.

³But the angel of the LORD said to Elijah the Tishbite, Arise, go up to meet the messengers of the king of Samaria, and say unto them, Is it not because there is not a God in Israel, that ye go to enquire of Baal-zebub the god of Ekron?

⁴Now 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.

⁵And when the messengers turned back unto him, he said unto them, Why are ye now turned back?

⁶And they said unto him, There came a man up to meet us, and said unto us, Go, turn again unto the king that sent you, and say unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Is it not because there is not a God in Israel, that thou sendest to enquire of Baal-zebub the god of Ekron? therefore thou shalt not come down from that bed on which thou art gone up, but shalt surely die.

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Reflection Questions

How do you respond to difficult truths in your life?

What does it mean for you to accept God's will?

When have you felt the weight of a serious decision?

Life Application

faith

Accepting God's will can be challenging but is essential for spiritual growth. Reflect on areas where you struggle to trust Him.

health

Consider how you approach health and wellness. Are you taking care of your body as a temple of the Holy Spirit?

People in This Verse

ElijahBoth

A prophet known for his fervent prayers and miracles, Elijah confronted idolatry in Israel and was taken up to heaven in a whirlwind.

First appearance: 1 Kings 17:1

Connection to Jesus

direct teaching

This verse reflects God's authority to declare life and death, a theme that is echoed in Jesus' teachings about eternal life and judgment.

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