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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 cried unto Elisha, saying, Thy slave, my husband, is dead; and thou knowest that thy slave feared the LORD; and the creditor is come to take my two sons to be his slaves.

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 handmaid has nothing in the house except 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, borrow vessels from all thy neighbours, empty vessels; borrow not a 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)

Then enter in and shut the door upon thee and upon thy sons and pour out into all those vessels, and as each one is full, set it 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 from him and shut the door upon her and upon her sons, who brought the vessels to her, and she poured out the oil.

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 when the vessels were full, she said unto her son, Bring me yet another vessel. And he said unto her, There are no more vessels. Then the oil stopped flowing.

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 she came and told the man of God. And he said, Go, sell this oil and pay thy debtors and live thou and thy sons 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 it also happened that one day Elisha passed through Shunem, where there was an important woman, and she constrained him to eat bread. And so it was, that as often as he passed by, he turned in there 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)

And she said to her husband, Behold now, I perceive that this is a holy man of God, who passes by us 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)

Let us make a little chamber, I pray thee, on the wall, and let us set for him there a bed and a table and a stool and a lampstand so that when he comes to us, he shall turn in there.

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 one day that he came there, and he turned into the 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 he said to Gehazi, his servant, Call this Shunammite. And when he had called her, 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 unto Gehazi, Say now unto her, Behold, thou hast been diligent for us with all this care; what shall I do for thee? Dost thou have need that I speak for thee unto the king or to the captain of the host? And she answered, I dwell among my own people.

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)

And he said, What then shall we do for her? And Gehazi answered, Verily she has no child, 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)

Then he said, Call her. And when he had called her, she stood in the door.

2 Kings 4:16 (show verse)

And he said, At the appointed time, according to the time of life, thou shalt embrace a son. And she said, No, my lord, thou man of God, do not deceive thy handmaid.

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)

But the woman conceived and gave birth to a son at the appointed time that Elisha had said unto her, according to the time of life.

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 one day, that he went out to his father to the reapers.

2 Kings 4:19 (show verse)

And he said unto his father, My head, my head. And he said to a servant, Carry him to his mother.

2 Kings 4:20 (show verse)

And when he had taken him and brought him to 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)

Then she went up and laid him on the bed of the man of God and shut the door upon him and 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 calling her husband, she said, Send me, I pray thee, one of the young men and one of the asses that I may run to the man of God and come again.

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, Why must thou go to him today? It is 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 she caused the ass to be saddled and said to her servant, Lead and go forward; slack not the pace for me except I bid 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 and came unto the man of God to Mount Carmel. And it came to pass, when the man of God saw her afar off, that he said to Gehazi, his servant, Behold, yonder is that Shunammite.

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)

Run now, I pray thee, to meet her and say unto her, Dost thou have peace? And thy husband? And the child? And she answered, 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
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)

And when she came to the man of God in the mountain, she caught him by the feet. And Gehazi came near to thrust her away; but the man of God said, Let her alone, for her soul is bitter within her; and the LORD has hid it from me and has not revealed it to 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 she said, Did I desire a son of my lord? Did I not say, Do not deceive 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)

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

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)

Then the mother of the child said, As the LORD lives and as thy soul lives, I will not leave thee. And 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)

And Gehazi had gone on before them and had laid the staff upon the face of the child, but there was neither voice, nor attention. Therefore he went again to meet him and told him, saying, The child is 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 was come into the house, behold, the child was laid dead upon his bed.

2 Kings 4:33 (show verse)

He went in therefore and shut the door upon both of them and prayed unto the LORD.

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 he went up and lay upon the child and put his mouth upon his mouth and his eyes upon his eyes and his hands upon his hands; thus he stretched himself upon the child; 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 he returned and walked through the house to and fro and went up and stretched himself upon him again; and the child sneezed seven times, and the child 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)

And he called Gehazi and said, Call this Shunammite. So he called her. And as she was coming in unto him, he said, Take up thy son.

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
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)

Then she entered in and fell at his feet and bowed herself to the ground and took up her son and went out.

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)

And Elisha returned to Gilgal. Then there was a famine in the land; and the sons of the prophets were sitting before him, so he said unto his servant, Set on the great pot and make pottage 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 wild vine and gathered his lap full of wild grapes and came and shred them into the pot of pottage, 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 to pass, as they were eating of that pottage, that they cried out and said, O thou man of God, there is death in the pot. And they could not eat it.

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)

But he said, Then bring meal. And he cast it into the pot, and he said, Pour out for the people that they may eat. And there was no evil thing 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)

Then a man came from Baalshalisha, who brought the man of God bread of the firstfruits, twenty loaves of barley, and full ears of wheat in the head. And he said, Give unto 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)

And his minister said, How can I set this before one hundred men? He said again, Give the people, that they may eat, for thus hath the LORD said, They shall eat, and some shall be left over.

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 it before them, and they ate, and some was left over, according to the word of the LORD.

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