15 And he said, Call her. And when he had called her, she stood in the door.

Other Translations of 2 Kings 4:15

New International Version

15 Then Elisha said, "Call her." So he called her, and she stood in the doorway.

English Standard Version

15 He said, "Call her." And when he had called her, she stood in the doorway.

The Message

15 "Call her in," said Elisha. He called her and she stood at the open door.

New King James Version

15 So he said, "Call her." When he had called her, she stood in the doorway.

New Living Translation

15 "Call her back again," Elisha told him. When the woman returned, Elisha said to her as she stood in the doorway,

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Kings 4:15

Commentary on 2 Kings 4:8-17

(Read 2 Kings 4:8-17)

Elisha was well thought of by the king of Israel for his late services; a good man can take as much pleasure in serving others, as in raising himself. But the Shunammite needed not any good offices of this kind. It is a happiness to dwell among our own people, that love and respect us, and to whom we are able to do good. It would be well with many, if they did but know when they are really well off. The Lord sees the secret wish which is suppressed in obedience to his will, and he will hear the prayers of his servants in behalf of their benefactors, by sending unasked-for and unexpected mercies; nor must the professions of men of God be supposed to be delusive like those of men of the world.