28 So she said, “Did I ask a son of my lord? (A)Did I not say, ‘Do not deceive me’?”

29 Then he said to Gehazi, (B)“Get[a] yourself ready, and take my staff in your hand, and be on your way. If you meet anyone, (C)do not greet him; and if anyone greets you, do not answer him; but (D)lay my staff on the face of the child.”

30 And the mother of the child said, (E)As the Lord lives, and as your soul lives, I will not (F)leave you.” So he arose and followed her.

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Kings 4:29 Lit. Gird up your loins. The skirt of the robe was wrapped around the legs and tucked in the belt to gain freedom of movement.

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