2 Kings 4:23 Meaning
And he said, Wherefore wilt thou go to him to day? it is neither new moon, nor sabbath. And she said, It shall be well.
Context Explained
21And she went up, and laid him on the bed of the man of God, and shut the door upon him, and went out.
22And she called unto her husband, and said, Send me, I pray thee, one of the young men, and one of the asses, that I may run to the man of God, and come again.
23And he said, Wherefore wilt thou go to him to day? it is neither new moon, nor sabbath. And she said, It shall be well.
24Then she saddled an ass, and said to her servant, Drive, and go forward; slack not thy riding for me, except I bid thee.
25So 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:
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Mark 5:36
Both verses show the importance of faith in difficult situations.
Philippians 4:6-7
Encourages believers to trust God in their worries, similar to the woman's response.
Matthew 9:22
Jesus acknowledges faith as a source of healing, akin to the woman's assurance.
Source: 2 Kings 4:23