2 Kings 4:32-37
4:33 a shut the door: Elisha followed the same procedure he had advised the widow to take earlier (4:4 b). If God were to perform the miracle, it would not be for public display. Only the mother knew of the boy’s death and only she needed to know of Elisha’s efforts to petition God for the boy’s life.Summary for 2Kgs 4:34-35: 4:34-35 c lay down on the child’s body: Elisha’s actions and faith in the Lord were similar to Elijah’s (1 Kgs 17:17-24 d).
Summary for 2Kgs 4:36-37: 4:36-37 e Again, Gehazi summoned the woman (4:12 f, 15 g), and again, she fell at Elisha’s feet (4:27 h), this time overwhelmed with gratitude rather than anguish.
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