2 Kings 2:7
2 Kings · Old Testament · Chapter 2
“And fifty men of the sons of the prophets went, and stood to view afar off: and they two stood by Jordan.”2 Kings 2:7
What Does 2 Kings 2:7 Mean?
2 Kings 2:7 is found in the book of 2 Kings, chapter 2, verse 7 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 7 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (7)
These passages are connected to 2 Kings 2:7 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
1 Kings 18:4“For it was so, when Jezebel cut off the prophets of the LORD, that Obadiah took an hundred prophets, and hid them by fifty in a cave, and fed them with bread and water.)”1 Kings 18:13“Was it not told my lord what I did when Jezebel slew the prophets of the LORD, how I hid an hundred men of the LORD’s prophets by fifty in a cave, and fed them with bread and water?”2 Kings 2:3“And the sons of the prophets that were at Bethel came forth to Elisha, and said unto him, Knowest thou that the LORD will take away thy master from thy head to day? And he said, Yea, I know it; hold ye your peace.”2 Kings 2:15“And when the sons of the prophets which were to view at Jericho saw him, they said, The spirit of Elijah doth rest on Elisha. And they came to meet him, and bowed themselves to the ground before him.”2 Kings 2:17“And when they urged him till he was ashamed, he said, Send. They sent therefore fifty men; and they sought three days, but found him not.”Amos 7:14“Then answered Amos, and said to Amaziah, I was no prophet, neither was I a prophet’s son; but I was an herdman, and a gatherer of sycomore fruit:”Revelation 11:12“And they heard a great voice from heaven saying unto them, Come up hither. And they ascended up to heaven in a cloud; and their enemies beheld them.”
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