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2 Kings 4

2 Kings 4:32

Elisha Raises the Shunammite’s Son · 2 Kings 4:18–37
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Translations

Modern
When Elisha reached the house, there was the boy lying dead on his bed.
Traditional
And when Elisha was come into the house, behold, the child was dead, and laid upon his bed.
Literal
And Elisha came into the house, and behold, the boy was dead, lying on his bed.
Latin
Ingressus est ergo Eliseus domum, et ecce puer mortuus jacebat in lectulo ejus:

Original

Hebrew
English
When Elisha reached the house, there was the boy lying dead on his bed.

Notes

2 Kings 4:8–37

Elisha's interactions with the woman from Shunem are shown in two similar parts (2 Kings 4:8–20, 21–37). Shunem was a border town in the land given to the tribe of Issachar (Joshua 19:18).

Events

Parallels

Acts 20:7–12

People

Elisha: A prophet who succeeded Elijah

Glossary

Elisha Gehazi Habakkuk (Person) Kings, Books of First and Second Place of the Dead Resurrection Shunem Sons of the Prophets

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Resignation in The Shunammite Woman Children: Death of, As a Judgment Upon Parents by Elisha Dead (People): The Shunammite Woman's Son Elisha: Miracles of Raises the Son of the Shunammite Woman from the Dead Miracles Wrought Through Servants of God: Elisha: Child Restored to Life 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: The Shunammite Woman, Who Gave Hospitality to Elisha