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Themes in 2 Kings 4

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Themes in 2 Kings 4

2 Kings 4:1 (show verse)

Now, a certain woman of the wives of the sons of the prophets, made outcry unto Elisha, saying - Thy servant, my husband, is dead, and, thou, knowest that, thy servant, was one who revered Yahweh, - now, the creditor, hath come to take my two boys to himself as bondmen.

Bible stories for children » David the giant killer 1sa 17 » The minister's boys who were saved from slavery
Business life » The credit system » Creditors, general references to
Children » Sold for debt
Credit system » Creditors, general references to
Creditor » Oppressions of
Creditors » Often exacted debts » By selling the debtor's family
Elisha » Miracles of » Increases the oil of the woman whose sons were to be sold for her debt
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Miracles » Catalogue of » Increases a widow's supply of oil
Miracles wrought through servants of God » Elisha » Oil multiplied
Oil » Commerce in
Oppression » Examples of
Poor » Instances of » The widow's son
Poor » Kindness to » Prophet's widow
Poverty » Of the righteous, examples of » The prophet's widow
Prophets » Schools of
Prophets » Frequently married men
Select readings » Elisha and the widow's oil
Servant » Bond » Children of defaulting debtors sold as
Servants » Slaves or bond » Persons unable to pay their debts liable to be sold as
Students » In the schools of the prophets
Students » Poverty of
Widow » Instances of » The woman whose sons elisha saved from being sold for debt
Women » Sufferings of » As widows

2 Kings 4:2 (show verse)

And Elisha said unto her - What shall I do for thee? tell me what thou, hast, in the house. And she said - Thy maid-servant hath, nothing at all, in the house, save a flask of oil.

Bible stories for children » David the giant killer 1sa 17 » The minister's boys who were saved from slavery
Elisha » Miracles of » Increases the oil of the woman whose sons were to be sold for her debt
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
human Limitations » Knowledge limited strength limited » A pot of oil
Limited resources » Man's limited resources » A pot of oil
Miracles » Catalogue of » Increases a widow's supply of oil
Miracles wrought through servants of God » Elisha » Oil multiplied
Oil » Miraculous increase of
Oil » Kept in » Pots
Oil » Commerce in
Poor » Instances of » The widow's son
Poor » Kindness to » Prophet's widow
The poor » Exemplified » Prophet's widow
Select readings » Elisha and the widow's oil
Servant » Bond » Children of defaulting debtors sold as
Widow » Instances of » The woman whose sons elisha saved from being sold for debt

2 Kings 4:3 (show verse)

And he said - Go, ask thee vessels, from without, of all thy neighbours, - empty vessels, let them not be few.

Bible stories for children » David the giant killer 1sa 17 » The minister's boys who were saved from slavery
Business life » The credit system » Borrowing
Credit system » Borrowing
Elisha » Miracles of » Increases the oil of the woman whose sons were to be sold for her debt
Faith » Faith tested tested » By requiring extensive preparation with no blessing in sight
Hindrances » Faith tested » By requiring extensive preparation with no blessing in sight
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Miracles » Catalogue of » Increases a widow's supply of oil
Miracles wrought through servants of God » Elisha » Oil multiplied
Oil » Miraculous increase of
Oil » Commerce in
Poor » Instances of » The widow's son
Poor » Kindness to » Prophet's widow
Preparation » Preparation precedes blessing, general illustrations of » No oil until the vessels were gathered
Prophets » Commands
Select readings » Elisha and the widow's oil
Servant » Bond » Children of defaulting debtors sold as
spiritual Tests » Faith tested » By requiring extensive preparation with no blessing in sight
Widow » Instances of » The woman whose sons elisha saved from being sold for debt

2 Kings 4:4 (show verse)

And, when thou hast come in, then shalt thou shut the door behind thee and behind thy sons, and shalt pour out into all these vessels, - and, that which is full, shalt thou set aside.

Bible stories for children » David the giant killer 1sa 17 » The minister's boys who were saved from slavery
Elisha » Miracles of » Increases the oil of the woman whose sons were to be sold for her debt
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Miracles » Catalogue of » Increases a widow's supply of oil
Miracles wrought through servants of God » Elisha » Oil multiplied
Oil » Miraculous increase of
Oil » Commerce in
Poor » Instances of » The widow's son
Poor » Kindness to » Prophet's widow
Preparation » Preparation precedes blessing, general illustrations of » No oil until the vessels were gathered
Select readings » Elisha and the widow's oil
Servant » Bond » Children of defaulting debtors sold as
Widow » Instances of » The woman whose sons elisha saved from being sold for debt

2 Kings 4:5 (show verse)

So she went out from his presence, and shut the door behind her, and behind her sons, - they bringing near to her, and she pouring out.

Bible stories for children » David the giant killer 1sa 17 » The minister's boys who were saved from slavery
Elisha » Miracles of » Widow's oil multiplied
Elisha » Miracles of » Increases the oil of the woman whose sons were to be sold for her debt
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Miracles » of Elisha » Widow's oil multiplied
Miracles » Catalogue of » Increases a widow's supply of oil
Miracles wrought through servants of God » Elisha » Oil multiplied
Oil » Miraculous increase of
Oil » Commerce in
Poor » Instances of » The widow's son
Poor » Kindness to » Prophet's widow
Select readings » Elisha and the widow's oil
Seclusion » Sought by those about to perform miracles » By elijah in raising the widow's son
Servant » Bond » Children of defaulting debtors sold as
Widow » Instances of » The woman whose sons elisha saved from being sold for debt

2 Kings 4:6 (show verse)

And it came to pass, when the vessels were full, that she said unto her son - Bring me a vessel more. And he said unto her - There is not a vessel more. And the oil stayed.

Bible stories for children » David the giant killer 1sa 17 » The minister's boys who were saved from slavery
Elisha » Miracles of » Increases the oil of the woman whose sons were to be sold for her debt
God » Examples of plentiful supplies furnished in time of need » For the prophet's widow
God » Supplies of » For the prophet's widow
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Miracles » Catalogue of » Increases a widow's supply of oil
Miracles wrought through servants of God » Elisha » Oil multiplied
Oil » Miraculous increase of
Oil » Commerce in
Poor » Instances of » The widow's son
Poor » Kindness to » Prophet's widow
divine Providence » Examples of plentiful supplies furnished in time of need » For the prophet's widow
Select readings » Elisha and the widow's oil
Servant » Bond » Children of defaulting debtors sold as
Divine supplies » Examples of plentiful supplies furnished in time of need » For the prophet's widow
Widow » Instances of » The woman whose sons elisha saved from being sold for debt

2 Kings 4:7 (show verse)

Then came she in, and told the man of God, and he said - Go, sell the oil, and pay thy creditor, - and, thou and thy sons, shall live of the rest.

Bible stories for children » David the giant killer 1sa 17 » The minister's boys who were saved from slavery
Business life » Debts » Not to be repudiated
Credit system » Debts » Not to be repudiated
Debts » Not to be repudiated
Elisha » Miracles of » Increases the oil of the woman whose sons were to be sold for her debt
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Miracles » Catalogue of » Increases a widow's supply of oil
Miracles wrought through servants of God » Elisha » Oil multiplied
Oil » Dealing in, a trade
Oil » Commerce in
Poor » Instances of » The widow's son
Poor » Kindness to » Prophet's widow
Prophets » Commands
Select readings » Elisha and the widow's oil
Servant » Bond » Children of defaulting debtors sold as
Widow » Instances of » The woman whose sons elisha saved from being sold for debt

2 Kings 4:8 (show verse)

And so it was, on a day, that Elisha passed over unto Shunem, where was a woman of position, and she constrained him to eat bread, - and so it came about, whensoever he passed that way, that he turned aside thither, to eat bread.

Christian ministers » Hospitality to » The shunammite woman to elisha
Counsel » Wives » Examples of
Home » Husbands and wives » Wives' counsel, examples of
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Liberality » Exemplified » Shunammite
Notable women » The shunammite, the hospitable woman
Riches » Examples of saints possessing » Shunammite
Shunammite » A woman who gave hospitality to elisha, and whose son he raised to life
Women » Notable » The shunammite, the hospitable woman
Women » Good » The shunammite woman, who gave hospitality to elisha

2 Kings 4:9 (show verse)

Then said she unto her husband, Lo! I pray thee - I perceive that, a holy man of God, he is, - passing our way continually.

Christian ministers » Hospitality to » The shunammite woman to elisha
Counsel » Wives » Examples of
Home » Husbands and wives » Wives' counsel, examples of
Insight » Examples of » The shunammite woman
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Notable women » The shunammite, the hospitable woman
Spiritual perception » Examples of » The shunammite woman
Prophets » Were esteemed as holy men
Shunammite » A woman who gave hospitality to elisha, and whose son he raised to life
Spiritual » Perception » The shunammite woman
Women » Notable » The shunammite, the hospitable woman
Women » Good » The shunammite woman, who gave hospitality to elisha

2 Kings 4:10 (show verse)

I pray thee, let us make a little upper chamber on the wall and set for him there - a bed, and a table, and a seat, and a lampstand, - so shall it be, when he cometh to us, that he can turn in thither.

Beds » Considered necessary
Candlestick » A part of household furniture
Christian ministers » Hospitality to » The shunammite woman to elisha
Counsel » Wives » Examples of
Home » Husbands and wives » Wives' counsel, examples of
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Liberality » Exemplified » Shunammite
woman's Ministry » Hospitality to the prophet
Notable women » The shunammite, the hospitable woman
Prophets » Often led a wandering and unsettled life
Shunammite » A woman who gave hospitality to elisha, and whose son he raised to life
Tables » An article of furniture
Women » Notable » The shunammite, the hospitable woman
Women » Ministry of » Hospitality to the prophet
Women » Helpers » Hospitality to the prophet
Women » Good » The shunammite woman, who gave hospitality to elisha

2 Kings 4:11 (show verse)

And it came to pass, on a day, that he came thither, - so he turned aside into the upper chamber, and slept there.

Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Shunammite » A woman who gave hospitality to elisha, and whose son he raised to life
Women » Good » The shunammite woman, who gave hospitality to elisha

2 Kings 4:12 (show verse)

Then said he unto Gehazi, his young man, Call this Shunammitess. And he called her, and she stood before him.

Gehazi » Servant of elisha
Influence » Political
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Shunammite » A woman who gave hospitality to elisha, and whose son he raised to life
Women » Good » The shunammite woman, who gave hospitality to elisha

2 Kings 4:13 (show verse)

And he said to him - I pray thee, say unto her - Lo! thou hast cared for us with all this anxious care, what can be done for thee? Is it, that we should speak for thee, unto the king, or unto the general of the army? But she said, In the midst of mine own people, do, I, dwell.

the Armies of israel » Inferior officers of, appointed by » The captain of the host
Christian ministers » Influential in public affairs » Recommend civil and military appointments
Civil service » Influence in
Contentment » Exemplified » Shunammite
Contentment » Instances of » The shunammite, in refusing to make a request of elisha
Gratitude » To men, examples of
Influence » Political
intercession » Instances of » Elisha offers to see the king for the shunammite woman
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Shunammite » A woman who gave hospitality to elisha, and whose son he raised to life
Women » Good » The shunammite woman, who gave hospitality to elisha

2 Kings 4:14 (show verse)

So he said, What then can be done for thee? And Gehazi said, Verily, she hath no, son, and, her husband, is, old.

Home » Family » Hard to bear causes of » Childlessness regarded as a misfortune
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Shunammite » A woman who gave hospitality to elisha, and whose son he raised to life
Women » Good » The shunammite woman, who gave hospitality to elisha

2 Kings 4:15 (show verse)

And he said - Call her. So he called her, and she stood in the doorway.

2 Kings 4:16 (show verse)

Then said he - At this season, about the time of spring, thou, shalt be embracing a son. And she said - Nay! my lord, thou man of God, do not delude thy maid-servant.

Children » Promised to parents » Births foretold
Children » Good Children » Good Parents » Births foretold
Elisha » Prophecies of » Foretells » The birth of a son to the shunammite woman
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Shunammite » A woman who gave hospitality to elisha, and whose son he raised to life
Vicegerency » of Elisha » In miraculously rewarding the shunammite woman
Women » Good » The shunammite woman, who gave hospitality to elisha

2 Kings 4:17 (show verse)

And the woman conceived, and bare a son, at this season, about the time of spring, when Elisha, had spoken unto her.

Children » Death of, as a judgment upon parents » Miracles in behalf of » By elisha
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Shunammite » A woman who gave hospitality to elisha, and whose son he raised to life
Vicegerency » of Elisha » In miraculously rewarding the shunammite woman
Women » Good » The shunammite woman, who gave hospitality to elisha

2 Kings 4:18 (show verse)

And, when the child was grown, it came to pass, on a certain day, that he went out unto his father, unto the reapers;

2 Kings 4:19 (show verse)

and he said unto his father - My head! my head! So he said unto the young man, Carry him to his mother.

2 Kings 4:20 (show verse)

And, when he had carried him, and brought him in unto his mother, he sat on her knees until noon, and then died.

Afflictions » Instances of resignation in » The shunammite woman
Bible stories for children » David the giant killer 1sa 17 » A race for a little boy's life
Children » Death of, as a judgment upon parents » Miracles in behalf of » By elisha
Diseases » Mentioned in scripture » Sun-stroke
Elisha » Miracles of » Raises the son of the shunammite woman from the dead
Family » Examples of mothers' love » The shunammite mother
Home » Examples of mothers' love » The shunammite mother
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Labour » Women » Women's Work » fields of activity » Motherly duties
Love » Examples of mothers' love » The shunammite mother
Love » Maternal » The shunammite mother
Maternal love » The shunammite mother
Miracles » Catalogue of » Raises the shunammite woman's child
Mothers » Love of, for children, examples of » The shunammite mother
Parents » Good--exemplified » Shunammite
Parents » Love examples of mothers' love » The shunammite mother
Parents » Love of, for children examples of mothers' love » The shunammite mother
Shunammite » A woman who gave hospitality to elisha, and whose son he raised to life
The sun » The rays of » Frequently destructive to human life
Women » Love of, for offspring examples of mothers' love » The shunammite mother
Women » Good » The shunammite woman, who gave hospitality to elisha

2 Kings 4:21 (show verse)

And she went up and laid him on the bed of the man of God, - and shut him in, and then went out.

Afflictions » Instances of resignation in » The shunammite woman
Bible stories for children » David the giant killer 1sa 17 » A race for a little boy's life
Children » Death of, as a judgment upon parents » Miracles in behalf of » By elisha
Elisha » Miracles of » Raises the son of the shunammite woman from the dead
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Miracles » Catalogue of » Raises the shunammite woman's child
Shunammite » A woman who gave hospitality to elisha, and whose son he raised to life
Women » Good » The shunammite woman, who gave hospitality to elisha

2 Kings 4:22 (show verse)

And she called unto her husband, and said - Send me, I pray thee, one of the young men, and one of the asses, - that I may run unto the man of God, and return!

Afflictions » Instances of resignation in » The shunammite woman
Bible stories for children » David the giant killer 1sa 17 » A race for a little boy's life
Children » Death of, as a judgment upon parents » Miracles in behalf of » By elisha
Elisha » Miracles of » Raises the son of the shunammite woman from the dead
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Miracles » Catalogue of » Raises the shunammite woman's child
Shunammite » A woman who gave hospitality to elisha, and whose son he raised to life
Women » Good » The shunammite woman, who gave hospitality to elisha

2 Kings 4:23 (show verse)

And he said - Wherefore art thou going unto him, to-day, neither new moon nor sabbath? And she said - Peace!

Afflictions » Instances of resignation in » The shunammite woman
Bible stories for children » David the giant killer 1sa 17 » A race for a little boy's life
Children » Death of, as a judgment upon parents » Miracles in behalf of » By elisha
Elisha » Miracles of » Raises the son of the shunammite woman from the dead
Feast of the new moon » A season for » Inquiring of God's messengers
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Miracles » Catalogue of » Raises the shunammite woman's child
Shunammite » A woman who gave hospitality to elisha, and whose son he raised to life
Synagogues » Probably originated in the schools of the prophets
Women » Good » The shunammite woman, who gave hospitality to elisha

2 Kings 4:24 (show verse)

Then saddled she the ass, and said unto her young man - Lead on, and go forward, - do not slacken, for my sake, the riding, except I have bidden thee.

Afflictions » Instances of resignation in » The shunammite woman
Bible stories for children » David the giant killer 1sa 17 » A race for a little boy's life
Children » Death of, as a judgment upon parents » Miracles in behalf of » By elisha
Elisha » Miracles of » Raises the son of the shunammite woman from the dead
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Miracles » Catalogue of » Raises the shunammite woman's child
Shunammite » A woman who gave hospitality to elisha, and whose son he raised to life
Travelers » Of distinction » Generally attended by running footmen
Women » Good » The shunammite woman, who gave hospitality to elisha

2 Kings 4:25 (show verse)

So she went her way, and came unto the man of God, unto Mount Carmel. And it came to pass, when the man of God saw her, opposite, that he said unto Gehazi young man, Lo! this Shunammitess!

Afflictions » Instances of resignation in » The shunammite woman
Bible stories for children » David the giant killer 1sa 17 » A race for a little boy's life
Carmel » Mountain » Elisha's abode in
Children » Death of, as a judgment upon parents » Miracles in behalf of » By elisha
Elisha » Miracles of » Raises the son of the shunammite woman from the dead
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Miracles » Catalogue of » Raises the shunammite woman's child
Shunammite » A woman who gave hospitality to elisha, and whose son he raised to life
Women » Good » The shunammite woman, who gave hospitality to elisha

2 Kings 4:26 (show verse)

Now, run, I pray thee, to meet her, and say to her - Is it well with thee? is it well with thy husband? is it well with the child? And she said, Well!

Afflictions » Instances of resignation in » The shunammite woman
Bible stories for children » David the giant killer 1sa 17 » A race for a little boy's life
Children » Death of, as a judgment upon parents » Miracles in behalf of » By elisha
Elisha » Miracles of » Raises the son of the shunammite woman from the dead
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Miracles » Catalogue of » Raises the shunammite woman's child
Shunammite » A woman who gave hospitality to elisha, and whose son he raised to life
Women » Good » The shunammite woman, who gave hospitality to elisha

2 Kings 4:27 (show verse)

But, when she came unto the man of God, on the mount, she caught hold of his feet, - and Gehazi drew near to thrust her away, when the man of God said - Let her alone! for, her life, is embittered to her, howbeit, Yahweh, hath hidden it from me, and hath not told me.

Afflictions » Instances of resignation in » The shunammite woman
Bible stories for children » David the giant killer 1sa 17 » A race for a little boy's life
Children » Death of, as a judgment upon parents » Miracles in behalf of » By elisha
Elisha » Miracles of » Raises the son of the shunammite woman from the dead
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Miracles » Catalogue of » Raises the shunammite woman's child
Shunammite » A woman who gave hospitality to elisha, and whose son he raised to life
Women » Good » The shunammite woman, who gave hospitality to elisha

2 Kings 4:28 (show verse)

Then said she, Did I ask a son, of my lord? Said I not, Thou must not mislead me?

Afflictions » Instances of resignation in » The shunammite woman
Bible stories for children » David the giant killer 1sa 17 » A race for a little boy's life
Children » Death of, as a judgment upon parents » Miracles in behalf of » By elisha
Elisha » Miracles of » Raises the son of the shunammite woman from the dead
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Miracles » Catalogue of » Raises the shunammite woman's child
Shunammite » A woman who gave hospitality to elisha, and whose son he raised to life
Women » Good » The shunammite woman, who gave hospitality to elisha

2 Kings 4:29 (show verse)

And he said to Gehazi - Gird thy loins, and take my staff in thy hand, and go thy way, if thou meet with any man, thou must not bless him, and, if any man bless thee, thou must not respond to him, - then shalt thou lay my staff upon the face of the boy.

Afflictions » Instances of resignation in » The shunammite woman
Bible stories for children » David the giant killer 1sa 17 » A race for a little boy's life
Children » Death of, as a judgment upon parents » Miracles in behalf of » By elisha
Elisha » Miracles of » Raises the son of the shunammite woman from the dead
Gehazi » Servant of elisha
Girdles » Used for » Girding up the garments when walking
hands » The jews carried a staff in, when walking
Haste » Duty of » Salutations hinder
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Miracles » Catalogue of » Raises the shunammite woman's child
Salutations » Persons in haste excused from giving or receiving
Shunammite » A woman who gave hospitality to elisha, and whose son he raised to life
Travelers » On errands requiring despatch » Saluted no man by the way
Women » Good » The shunammite woman, who gave hospitality to elisha

2 Kings 4:30 (show verse)

But the mother of the boy said, By the life of Yahweh and by the life of thine own soul, I will not leave thee. So he arose and followed her.

Afflictions » Instances of resignation in » The shunammite woman
Bible stories for children » David the giant killer 1sa 17 » A race for a little boy's life
Children » Death of, as a judgment upon parents » Miracles in behalf of » By elisha
Elisha » Miracles of » Raises the son of the shunammite woman from the dead
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Miracles » Catalogue of » Raises the shunammite woman's child
woman's Persistence » Examples of the persistence of » The shunammite
Shunammite » A woman who gave hospitality to elisha, and whose son he raised to life
Women » Persistence of examples of » The shunammite
Women » Good » The shunammite woman, who gave hospitality to elisha

2 Kings 4:31 (show verse)

Now, Gehazi, had passed on before them, and laid the staff on the face of the boy, but there was neither voice, nor attention, - so he returned to meet him, and told him, saying - The boy hath not awaked.

Afflictions » Instances of resignation in » The shunammite woman
Bible stories for children » David the giant killer 1sa 17 » A race for a little boy's life
Children » Death of, as a judgment upon parents » Miracles in behalf of » By elisha
Elisha » Miracles of » Raises the son of the shunammite woman from the dead
Gehazi » Servant of elisha
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Miracles » Catalogue of » Raises the shunammite woman's child
Shunammite » A woman who gave hospitality to elisha, and whose son he raised to life
Women » Good » The shunammite woman, who gave hospitality to elisha

2 Kings 4:32 (show verse)

And, when Elisha had come into the house, lo! the boy, was dead, laid upon his bed.

2 Kings 4:33 (show verse)

So he went in, and shut the door upon them two, - and prayed unto Yahweh.

Afflictions » Instances of resignation in » The shunammite woman
Bible stories for children » David the giant killer 1sa 17 » A race for a little boy's life
Children » Death of, as a judgment upon parents » Miracles in behalf of » By elisha
Dead (people) » Instances of » The shunammite woman's son
Elisha » Miracles of » Raises the son of the shunammite woman from the dead
intercession » Answered » Of elisha, for raising the son of the shunammite woman from the dead
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Miracles » Catalogue of » Raises the shunammite woman's child
Miracles wrought through servants of God » Elisha » Child restored to life
Prayer, answers to » Elisha
Intercessory prayer » Exemplified » Elisha
Seclusion » Sought by those about to perform miracles » By elisha in the resurrection of the shunammite's son
Shunammite » A woman who gave hospitality to elisha, and whose son he raised to life
Women » Good » The shunammite woman, who gave hospitality to elisha

2 Kings 4:34 (show verse)

Then gat he up, and lay upon the child, and put his own mouth upon his mouth, and his own eyes upon his eyes, and his own hands upon his hands, and bowed himself upon him, - and the flesh of the child, waxed warm.

Afflictions » Instances of resignation in » The shunammite woman
Bible stories for children » David the giant killer 1sa 17 » A race for a little boy's life
Children » Death of, as a judgment upon parents » Miracles in behalf of » By elisha
Contact » Personal contact resorted to in raising the dead » By elisha in the resurrection of the shunammite's son
Dead (people) » Instances of » The shunammite woman's son
The Dead » Instances of, restored to life before Christ
Elisha » Model spiritual leader » Put his entire personality into the work
Elisha » Miracles of » Raises the son of the shunammite woman from the dead
intercession » Answered » Of elisha, for raising the son of the shunammite woman from the dead
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Miracles » Catalogue of » Raises the shunammite woman's child
Miracles wrought through servants of God » Elisha » Child restored to life
Personal contact » Personal contact resorted to in raising the dead » By elisha in the resurrection of the shunammite's son
Prayer, answers to » Elisha
Shunammite » A woman who gave hospitality to elisha, and whose son he raised to life
Women » Good » The shunammite woman, who gave hospitality to elisha

2 Kings 4:35 (show verse)

Then retraced he, and walked in the house - once to and fro, and then went up and bowed himself upon him, - and the boy sneezed as many as seven times, and the boy opened his eyes.

Afflictions » Instances of resignation in » The shunammite woman
Bible stories for children » David the giant killer 1sa 17 » A race for a little boy's life
Body » Resurrection of » Son of the shunammite
Children » Death of, as a judgment upon parents » Miracles in behalf of » By elisha
Contact » Personal contact resorted to in raising the dead » By elisha in the resurrection of the shunammite's son
Dead (people) » Instances of » The shunammite woman's son
The Dead » Instances of, restored to life before Christ
Elisha » Model spiritual leader » Put his entire personality into the work
Elisha » Miracles of » Child raised
Elisha » Miracles of » Raises the son of the shunammite woman from the dead
intercession » Answered » Of elisha, for raising the son of the shunammite woman from the dead
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Miracles » of Elisha » Child raised
Miracles » Catalogue of » Raises the shunammite woman's child
Miracles wrought through servants of God » Elisha » Child restored to life
Personal contact » Personal contact resorted to in raising the dead » By elisha in the resurrection of the shunammite's son
Prayer, answers to » Elisha
Resurrection » Examples of » Son of the shunammite
Resurrections » Resurrections, examples of » Son of the shunammite
Shunammite » A woman who gave hospitality to elisha, and whose son he raised to life
Women » Good » The shunammite woman, who gave hospitality to elisha

2 Kings 4:36 (show verse)

Then called he Gehazi, and said - Call this Shunammitess. So he called her, and, when she was come in unto him, he said - Take up thy son.

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Dead (people) » Instances of » The shunammite woman's son
The Dead » Instances of, restored to life before Christ
Elisha » Miracles of » Raises the son of the shunammite woman from the dead
intercession » Answered » Of elisha, for raising the son of the shunammite woman from the dead
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Miracles » Catalogue of » Raises the shunammite woman's child
Shunammite » A woman who gave hospitality to elisha, and whose son he raised to life
Women » Good » The shunammite woman, who gave hospitality to elisha

2 Kings 4:37 (show verse)

So she came in, and fell at his feet, and bowed herself to the ground, - and took up her son, and went forth.

Afflictions » Instances of resignation in » The shunammite woman
Dead (people) » Instances of » The shunammite woman's son
Elisha » Miracles of » Raises the son of the shunammite woman from the dead
Feet » Respect exhibited by falling at
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Miracles » Catalogue of » Raises the shunammite woman's child
Shunammite » A woman who gave hospitality to elisha, and whose son he raised to life
Women » Good » The shunammite woman, who gave hospitality to elisha

2 Kings 4:38 (show verse)

Now, Elisha, returned to Gilgal, and there was, a famine, in the land, and, the sons of the prophets, being seated before him, he said to his young man - Put on the large pot, and boil a mess of food, for the sons of the prophets.

Christian ministers » Teachers of schools
Elisha » Miracles of » Neutralizes the poison of the stew
Famine » Instances of, in scripture » In the time of elisha
Gilgal » Place of the first encampment of the israelites west of the jordan river » A school of the prophets at
Judgments » Preservation during--exemplified » Elisha
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Leaders » FALSE » Schools of
Miracles » Catalogue of » Renders the poisoned stew harmless
Prophets » Examples of » Schools of
Prophets » Schools of
Religious » FALSE » Schools of
School » Gilgal
Teachers » Elisha, head of, at gilgal
Women » Good » The shunammite woman, who gave hospitality to elisha

2 Kings 4:39 (show verse)

And one went out into the field, to gather herbs, and found a vine in the field, and gathered thereof wild gourds, his lap full, and came in, and sliced them into the pot; for they knew them not.

Elisha » Miracles of » Neutralizes the poison of the stew
Famine » Things eaten during » Wild herbs
Gilgal » Place of the first encampment of the israelites west of the jordan river » A school of the prophets at
Gourd » The wild gourd in this case is supposed to be a plant like the cucumber (in appearance)
Herbs » Poisonous, not fit for man's use
Herbs » Mentioned in scripture » Gourds
Hyke or upper garment » The skirts of, used to hold things in
Judgments » Preservation during--exemplified » Elisha
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Miracles » Catalogue of » Renders the poisoned stew harmless
The vine » Often found wild

2 Kings 4:40 (show verse)

So they poured out for the men to eat, - and it came so pass, as they were eating of the mess, that, they, made outcry and said - Death in the pot, O man of God! And they could not eat.

Elisha » Miracles of » Neutralizes the poison of the stew
Famine » Things eaten during » Wild herbs
Gilgal » Place of the first encampment of the israelites west of the jordan river » A school of the prophets at
Herbs » Poisonous, not fit for man's use
Judgments » Preservation during--exemplified » Elisha
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Miracles » Catalogue of » Renders the poisoned stew harmless

2 Kings 4:41 (show verse)

And he said - Then fetch meal. And he cast it into the pot, - and then said - Pour out for the people, that they may eat. And there was no harm in the pot.

Elisha » Miracles of » Pottage rendered harmless
Elisha » Miracles of » Neutralizes the poison of the stew
Judgments » Preservation during--exemplified » Elisha
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Miracles » of Elisha » Pottage rendered harmless
Miracles » Catalogue of » Renders the poisoned stew harmless

2 Kings 4:42 (show verse)

And, a man, came in from Baal-Shalisha, and brought for the man of God firstfruit bread, twenty barley loaves, and garden grain in the husk thereof. And he said - Give to the people, that they may eat.

Agriculture » Products of » Barley
Baal-shalisha » A place near gilgal
Bread » General references to
Elisha » Miracles of » Increases the bread to feed one-hundred men
First fruits » Freewill offerings of, given to the prophets
Grain » Barley
Husk » A pod
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Miracles » Catalogue of » Feeds one-hundred men
Prophets » Benefits of » Presents

2 Kings 4:43 (show verse)

But his attendant said - How can I set this before a hundred men? And he said - Give to the people, that they may eat, for, Thus, saith Yahweh, They are about to eat and to leave remaining.

Elisha » Miracles of » Loaves multiplied
Elisha » Miracles of » Increases the bread to feed one-hundred men
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Miracles » of Elisha » Loaves multiplied
Miracles » Catalogue of » Feeds one-hundred men
miracles of Loaves » Multitude fed
Multitude » Fed

2 Kings 4:44 (show verse)

So he set before them, and they did eat and left remaining, according to the word of Yahweh.

Elisha » Miracles of » Increases the bread to feed one-hundred men
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Miracles » Catalogue of » Feeds one-hundred men