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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 out to Elisha, “Your servant my husband is dead, and you know that your servant feared the Lord; and the creditor has come to take my two children 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)

Elisha said to her, “What shall I do for you? Tell me, what do you have in the house?” And she said, “Your maidservant has nothing in the house except a jar 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)

Then he said, “Go, borrow vessels at large for yourself from all your neighbors, even empty vessels; do not get 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)

And you shall go in and shut the door behind you and your sons, and pour out into all these vessels, and you shall set aside what is full.”

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 behind her and her sons; they were bringing the vessels to her and she poured.

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)

When the vessels were full, she said to her son, “Bring me another vessel.” And he said to her, “There is not one vessel more.” And the oil stopped.

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 the oil and pay your debt, and you and your sons can live on 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)

Now there came a day when Elisha passed over to Shunem, where there was a prominent woman, and she persuaded him to eat food. And so it was, as often as he passed by, he turned in there to eat food.

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)

She said to her husband, “Behold now, I perceive that this is a holy man of God passing 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)

Please, let us make a little walled upper chamber and let us set a bed for him there, and a table and a chair and a lampstand; and it shall be, when he comes to us, that he can 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)

One day he came there and turned in to the upper chamber and rested.

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)

He said to him, “Say now to her, ‘Behold, you have been careful for us with all this care; what can I do for you? Would you be spoken for to the king or to the captain of the army?’” And she answered, “I live 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)

So he said, “What then is to be done for her?” And Gehazi answered, “Truly she has 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)

He said, “Call her.” When he had called her, she stood in the doorway.

2 Kings 4:16 (show verse)

Then he said, “At this season next year you will embrace a son.” And she said, “No, my lord, O man of God, do not lie to your maidservant.”

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)

The woman conceived and bore a son at that season the next year, as Elisha had said to 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)

When the child was grown, the day came that he went out to his father to the reapers.

2 Kings 4:19 (show verse)

He said to his father, “My head, my head.” And he said to his servant, “Carry him to his mother.”

2 Kings 4:20 (show verse)

When he had taken him and brought him to his mother, he sat on her lap 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)

She went up and laid him on the bed of the man of God, and shut the door behind 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)

Then she called to her husband and said, “Please send me one of the servants and one of the donkeys, that I may run to 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)

He said, “Why will you go to him today? It is neither new moon nor sabbath.” And she said, “It will be 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
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 saddled a donkey and said to her servant, “Drive and go forward; do not slow down the pace for me unless I tell you.”

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 to the man of God to Mount Carmel.When the man of God saw her at a distance, he said to Gehazi his servant, “Behold, there is the 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)

Please run now to meet her and say to her, ‘Is it well with you? Is it well with your husband? Is it well with the child?’” And she answered, “It is 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)

When she came to the man of God to the hill, she caught hold of his feet. And Gehazi came near to push her away; but the man of God said, “Let her alone, for her soul is troubled within her; and the Lord has hidden it from me and has 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 she said, “Did I ask for a son from 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 your loins and take my staff in your hand, and go your way; if you meet any man, do not salute him, and if anyone salutes you, do not answer him; and lay my staff on the lad’s face.”

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)

The mother of the lad said, “As the Lord lives and as you yourself live, I will not leave you.” 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)

Then Gehazi passed on before them and laid the staff on the lad’s face, but there was no sound or response. So he returned to meet him and told him, “The lad has not awakened.”

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)

When Elisha came into the house, behold the lad was dead and laid on his bed.

2 Kings 4:33 (show verse)

So he entered and shut the door behind them both and prayed to 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)

And he went up and lay on the child, and put his mouth on his mouth and his eyes on his eyes and his hands on his hands, and he stretched himself on him; and the flesh of the child became 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 in the house once back and forth, and went up and stretched himself on him; and the lad sneezed seven times and the lad 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)

He called Gehazi and said, “Call this Shunammite.” So he called her. And when she came in to him, he said, “Take up your 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 went in and fell at his feet and bowed herself to the ground, and she 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)

When Elisha returned to Gilgal, there was a famine in the land. As the sons of the prophets were sitting before him, he said to his servant, “Put on the large pot and boil stew 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)

Then one went out into the field to gather herbs, and found a wild vine and gathered from it his lap full of wild gourds, and came and sliced them into the pot of stew, for they did not know what they were.

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 it out for the men to eat. And as they were eating of the stew, they cried out and said, “O man of God, there is death in the pot.” And they were unable to 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)

But he said, “Now bring meal.” He threw it into the pot and said, “Pour it out for the people that they may eat.” Then 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)

Now a man came from Baal-shalishah, and brought the man of God bread of the first fruits, twenty loaves of barley and fresh ears of grain in his sack. And he said, “Give them 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)

His attendant said, “What, will I set this before a hundred men?” But he said, “Give them to the people that they may eat, for thus says the Lord, ‘They shall eat and have some 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 had some 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