2 Kings 4:30
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.
Cross-references
2 Kings 2:2
Citation
2 Kings 2:2 contains the exact same oath of loyalty 'As the Lord lives, and as your soul lives, I will not leave you' spoken by Elisha.
2 Kings 2:4
Citation
2 Kings 2:4 repeats the same oath again, showing the formula of unwavering commitment.
Ruth 1:16–18
Parallel
Ruth 1:16-18 features Ruth’s famous vow of loyalty to Naomi, closely matching the woman's determination not to leave Elisha.
1 Samuel 1:26
Parallel
1 Samuel 1:26 uses the same oath phrase 'as your soul lives' when Hannah speaks to Eli.
2 Samuel 15:21
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In 2 Samuel 15:21, Ittai uses the same double oath — 'As the LORD lives, and as your soul lives' — expressing unwavering loyalty.