2Ki 4:29 | TNotes | STEP | 4:29 Elisha instructed Gehazi not to talk to anyone along the way , indicating the seriousness and urgency of the mission. Jesus gave similar instructions when he sent out the seventy-two disciples (Luke 10:4 ). • Laying Elisha’s staff on the child’s face signified the prophet’s intention to identify with the boy and claim God’s power.

bLuke 10:4►

‏ 2 Kings 4:29

4:29 ^a Elisha instructed Gehazi not to talk to anyone along the way, indicating the seriousness and urgency of the mission. Jesus gave similar instructions when he sent out the seventy-two disciples (Luke 10:4 ^b).

• Laying Elisha’s staff on the child’s face signified the prophet’s intention to identify with the boy and claim God’s power.