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Berean Standard Bible

“When Elisha reached the house, there was the boy lying dead on his bed.”

2 Kings 4:32

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Study note

The Shunammite's son has died, and she has gone to Elisha at Mount Carmel to insist he come. Elisha has sent his servant Gehazi ahead with his staff, but the mother will not leave without the prophet.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

When Elisha reached the house, there was the boy lying dead on his bed.

World English Bible (WEB)

When Elisha had come into the house, behold, the child was dead, and lying on his bed.

King James Version (KJV)

And when Elisha was come into the house, behold, the child was dead, and laid upon his bed.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And when Elisha was come into the house, behold, the child was dead, and laid upon his bed.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And when Elisha came into the house he saw the child dead, stretched on his bed.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y venido Eliseo á la casa, he aquí el niño que estaba tendido muerto sobre su cama.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Cuando Eliseo llegó, el niño estaba acostado, sin vida, sobre la cama del profeta.

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