2 Kings 4:30

30 And the mother of the child said , As the LORD liveth, and as thy soul liveth, I will not leave thee. And he arose , and followed * her.

2 Kings 4:30 Meaning and Commentary

2 Kings 4:30

And the mother of the child said
Having no faith in what the servant was to do, or could do:

as the Lord liveth, and as thy soul liveth, I will not leave thee;
signifying she would not go with his servant, but insisted upon it that he himself went with her, or she would not depart:

and he arose, and followed her;
influenced by her importunity, and a sense of favours he had received from her, and more especially by the Spirit of God.

2 Kings 4:30 In-Context

28 Then she said , Did I desire a son of my lord? did I not say , Do not deceive me?

29 Then he said to Gehazi, Gird up thy loins, and take my staff in thine hand, and go thy way : if thou meet any man, salute him not; and if any salute thee, answer him not again : and lay my staff upon the face of the child.

30 And the mother of the child said , As the LORD liveth, and as thy soul liveth, I will not leave thee. And he arose , and followed her.

31 And Gehazi passed on before them, and laid the staff upon the face of the child; but there was neither voice, nor hearing. Wherefore he went again to meet him, and told him, saying , The child is not awaked .

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