2 Kings 4:23
ContextNET © | He said, “Why do you want to go see him today? It is not the new moon 1 or the Sabbath.” She said, “Everything’s fine.” 2 |
NIV © | "Why go to him today?" he asked. "It’s not the New Moon or the Sabbath." "It’s all right," she said. |
NASB © | He said, "Why will you go to him today? It is neither new moon nor sabbath." And she said, " It will be well." |
NLT © | "Why today?" he asked. "It is neither a new moon festival nor a Sabbath." But she said, "It’s all right." |
MSG © | "But why today? This isn't a holy day--it's neither New Moon nor Sabbath." She said, "Don't ask questions; I need to go right now. Trust me." |
BBE © | And he said, Why are you going to him today? it is not a new moon or a Sabbath. But she said, It is well. |
NRSV © | He said, "Why go to him today? It is neither new moon nor sabbath." She said, "It will be all right." |
NKJV © | So he said, "Why are you going to him today? It is neither the New Moon nor the Sabbath." And she said, " It is well." |
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NET © | He said, “Why do you want to go see him today? It is not the new moon 1 or the Sabbath.” She said, “Everything’s fine.” 2 |
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1 sn The new moon was a time of sacrifice and special feasts (Num 28:14; 1 Sam 20:5). Apparently it was a convenient time to visit a prophet. See M. Cogan and H. Tadmor, II Kings (AB), 57. 2 tn Heb “peace.” |