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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 wife of one of the prophets appealed to Elisha for help, saying, "Your servant, my husband is dead. You know that your servant was a loyal follower of the Lord. Now the creditor is coming to take away my two boys to be his servants."

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 can I do for you? Tell me, what do you have in the house?" She answered, "Your servant has nothing in the house except a small jar of olive 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)

He said, "Go and ask all your neighbors for empty containers. Get as many as you can.

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)

Go and close the door behind you and your sons. Pour the olive oil into all the containers; set aside each one when you have filled it."

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 left him and closed the door behind her and her sons. As they were bringing the containers to her, she was pouring the olive 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)

When the containers were full, she said to one of her sons, "Bring me another container." But he answered her, "There are no more." Then the olive 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)

She went and told the prophet. He said, "Go, sell the olive oil. Repay your creditor, and then you and your sons can live off the rest of the profit."

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)

One day Elisha traveled to Shunem, where a prominent woman lived. She insisted that he stop for a meal. So whenever he was passing through, he would stop in there for a meal.

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, "Look, I'm sure that the man who regularly passes through here is a very special prophet.

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's make a small private upper room and furnish it with a bed, table, chair, and lamp. When he visits us, he can stay 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 Elisha came for a visit; he went into the upper room 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)

He told his servant Gehazi, "Ask the Shunammite woman to come here." So he did so and she came to 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)

Elisha said to Gehazi, "Tell her, 'Look, you have treated us with such great respect. What can I do for you? Can I put in a good word for you with the king or the commander of the army?'" She replied, "I'm quite secure."

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 asked Gehazi, "What can I do for her?" Gehazi replied, "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)

Elisha told him, "Ask her to come here." So he did so and she came and stood in the doorway.

2 Kings 4:16 (show verse)

He said, "About this time next year you will be holding a son." She said, "No, my master! O prophet, do not lie to your 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)

The woman did conceive, and at the specified time the next year she gave birth to a son, just as Elisha had told 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)

The boy grew and one day he went out to see his father who was with the harvest workers.

2 Kings 4:19 (show verse)

He said to his father, "My head! My head!" His father told a servant, "Carry him to his mother."

2 Kings 4:20 (show verse)

So he picked him up and took 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 down on the prophet's bed. She shut the door behind her and left.

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)

She called to her husband, "Send me one of the servants and one of the donkeys, so I can go see the prophet quickly and then 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 do you want to go see him today? It is not the new moon or the Sabbath." She said, "Everything's fine."

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)

She saddled the donkey and told her servant, "Lead on. Do not stop unless I say so."

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 to visit the prophet at Mount Carmel. When he saw her at a distance, he said to his servant Gehazi, "Look, it's the Shunammite woman.

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 to meet her and ask her, 'Are you well? Are your husband and the boy well?'" She told Gehazi, "Everything's fine."

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 reached the prophet on the mountain, she grabbed hold of his feet. Gehazi came near to push her away, but the prophet said, "Leave her alone, for she is very upset. The Lord has kept the matter hidden from me; he didn't tell me about it."

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)

She said, "Did I ask my master for a son? Didn't I say, 'Don't 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)

Elisha told Gehazi, "Tuck your robes into your belt, take my staff, and go! Don't stop to exchange greetings with anyone! Place my staff on the child'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 child said, "As certainly as the Lord lives and as you live, I will not leave you." So Elisha got up and followed her back.

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 went on ahead of them. He placed the staff on the child's face, but there was no sound or response. When he came back to Elisha he told him, "The child did not wake up."

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 arrived at the house, there was the child lying dead on his bed.

2 Kings 4:33 (show verse)

He went in by himself and closed the door. Then he 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)

He got up on the bed and spread his body out over the boy; he put his mouth on the boy's mouth, his eyes over the boy's eyes, and the palms of his hands against the boy's palms. He bent down over him, and the boy's skin grew 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)

Elisha went back and walked around in the house. Then he got up on the bed again and bent down over him. The child sneezed seven times and 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
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2 Kings 4:36 (show verse)

Elisha called to Gehazi and said, "Get the Shunammite woman." So he did so and she came to him. He said to her, "Take 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
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2 Kings 4:37 (show verse)

She came in, fell at his feet, and bowed down. Then she picked up her son and left.

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 went back to Gilgal, while there was famine in the land. Some of the prophets were visiting him and he told his servant, "Put the big pot on the fire and boil some stew for 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)

Someone went out to the field to gather some herbs and found a wild vine. He picked some of its fruit, enough to fill up the fold of his robe. He came back, cut it up, and threw the slices into the stew pot, not knowing they were harmful.

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)

The stew was poured out for the men to eat. When they ate some of the stew, they cried out, "Death is in the pot, O prophet!" 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)

He said, "Get some flour." Then he threw it into the pot and said, "Now pour some out for the men so they may eat." There was no longer anything harmful 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 from Baal Shalisha brought some food for the prophet -- twenty loaves of bread made from the firstfruits of the barley harvest, as well as fresh ears of grain. Elisha said, "Set it before the people so 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 feed a hundred men with this?" He replied, "Set it before the people so they may eat, for this is what the Lord says, 'They will 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; they ate and had some left over, just as the Lord predicted.

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