1Ki 17:23 | MHM | STEP | v. 23 : Elijah brought the child back to his mother and said, See, thy son liveth (1 Kings 17:23 ). The widow was filled with joy and gratitude. Now, she fully believed that Elijah was a man of God and that his words were true. The miracle strengthened her faith and confirmed that the God of Israel was the true God. Like the raising of Lazarus, this miracle was for the glory of God and for the good of His people (John 11:4 ).

‏ 1 Kings 17:23

v. 23: Elijah brought the child back to his mother and said, See, thy son liveth (1 Kings 17:23 ^a). The widow was filled with joy and gratitude. Now, she fully believed that Elijah was a man of God and that his words were true. The miracle strengthened her faith and confirmed that the God of Israel was the true God. Like the raising of Lazarus, this miracle was for the glory of God and for the good of His people (John 11:4 ^b).