One said, “Please be pleased to go with your servants.” He answered, “I will go.”
Parallel translations
- KJV And one said, Be content, I pray thee, and go with thy servants. And he answered, I will go.
- BSB Then one of them said, “Please come with your servants.” “I will come,” he replied.
- NKJV Then one said, “Please consent to go with your servants.” And he answered, “I will go.”
- NASB Then one of them said, “Please agree and go with your servants.” And he said, “I will go.”
- NLT “Please come with us,” someone suggested. “I will,” he said.
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Quick answer
One of the prophets urges Elisha to come along, and he consents. His willingness to accompany them displays humble, hands-on shepherding.
Overview
The request reflects the men's desire for Elisha's presence, valuing his fellowship and not merely his miracles. Elisha's agreement shows a prophet who shares in the labors and concerns of his community rather than standing aloof. This relational closeness frames the rescue that follows, where his attentiveness meets a disciple's distress. It pictures godly leadership marked by accessibility and care.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 4
- Job 6:28Now therefore be pleased to look at me, for surely I shall not lie to your face.
- Judg 4:8Barak said to her, “If you will go with me, then I will go; but if you will not go with me, I will not go.”
- Judg 19:6So they sat down, ate, and drank, both of them together. Then the young lady’s father said to the man, “Please be pleased to stay all night, and let your heart be merry.”
- 2 Kgs 5:23Naaman said, “Be pleased to take two talents.” He urged him, and bound two talents of silver in two bags, with two changes of clothing, and laid them on two of his servants; and they carried them before him.
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