Thematic Bible
2 Kings 4:1 (show verse)
Now there happened to be a certain woman who had been the wife of a member of the Guild of Prophets. She cried out to Elisha, "My husband who served you has died, and you know that your servant feared the LORD. But a creditor has come to take away my children into indentured servitude!"
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
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 responded, "What shall I do for you? Tell me what you have in your house." She replied, "Your servant has nothing in the entire house except for a flask of 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
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 told her, "Go out to all of your neighbors in the surrounding streets and borrow lots of pots from them. Don't get just a few empty vessels, either.
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
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)
Then go in and shut the door behind you, taking only your children, and pour oil into all of the pots. As each one is filled, set it aside."
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
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 Elisha, shut the door behind her and her children, and while they kept on bringing vessels to her, she kept on pouring 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
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 last of the vessels had been filled, she told her son, "Bring me another pot!"
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
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)
But he replied, "There isn't even one pot left." Then the oil stopped flowing. After this, she went and told the man of God what had happened. So he said, "Go sell the oil, pay your debt, and you and your children will be able to live on the proceeds."
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
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)
Some time later, Elisha went to Shunem, where he met a prominent and wealthy woman who persuaded him to have a meal with her. As a result, whenever he was in the area, he stopped by to eat with her.
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
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)
So she had a talk with her husband. "Look here! I've learned that this is a holy and godly man who comes by here on a regular basis.
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
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)
Now then, let's build a small upper room and put a bed in it for him there, along with a table, a chair, and a lamp stand. That way, when he comes to visit, he can rest 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
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 by to visit and stopped in to rest in the upper chamber.
2 Kings 4:12 (show verse)
He told his attendant Gehazi, "Call this Shunammite." So when he had summoned her, she stood in front of him.
2 Kings 4:13 (show verse)
Elisha told him, "Ask her, "Look how you've gone to all this trouble to care for us! What can I do for you? Do you wish to be mentioned to the king or to the head of the army?'" She replied, "I'm at home living among my own people."
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
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)
He responded, "What, then, is to be done on her behalf?" Gehazi answered, "Well, she has no son and her husband is growing old."
2 Kings 4:15 (show verse)
"Call her," Elisha ordered. After he called her, she came and stood in the doorway,
2 Kings 4:16 (show verse)
and he told her, "About this time next year you will be embracing a son."
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
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)
"No, sir! Please, as a godly man, don't mislead your servant!" But the woman did conceive and did bear a son at that very same time the next year, 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
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)
After the child had grown up a bit, one day he went out to visit his father, who was with the harvesters.
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 » Other diseases mentioned » Sun-stroke
Diseases » Mentioned in scripture » Sun-stroke
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
Reaping » Persons engaged in » Visited by the master
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 » Good » The shunammite woman, who gave hospitality to elisha
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 » Other diseases mentioned » Sun-stroke
Diseases » Mentioned in scripture » Sun-stroke
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
Reaping » Persons engaged in » Visited by the master
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 » Good » The shunammite woman, who gave hospitality to elisha
2 Kings 4:19 (show verse)
He told his father, "My head! My head!"
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 » Other diseases mentioned » Sun-stroke
Diseases » Mentioned in scripture » Sun-stroke
Elisha » Miracles of » Raises the son of the shunammite woman from the dead
Head » Liable to » Internal disease
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Miracles » Catalogue of » Raises the shunammite woman's child
Parents » Good--exemplified » Shunammite
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 » Good » The shunammite woman, who gave hospitality to elisha
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 » Other diseases mentioned » Sun-stroke
Diseases » Mentioned in scripture » Sun-stroke
Elisha » Miracles of » Raises the son of the shunammite woman from the dead
Head » Liable to » Internal disease
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Miracles » Catalogue of » Raises the shunammite woman's child
Parents » Good--exemplified » Shunammite
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 » Good » The shunammite woman, who gave hospitality to elisha
2 Kings 4:20 (show verse)
So his father ordered his servant, "Carry him over to his mother!" So the servant carried him over to his mother, where he rested on her lap until mid-day, and then he 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
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)
The woman went upstairs, laid him on the bed belonging to the man of God, and shut the door, leaving him behind as she 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
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2 Kings 4:22 (show verse)
Then she called to her husband and asked him, "Please send me one of the servants, along with one of the donkeys, so I can ride quickly to see that godly man. I'll be right back."
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2 Kings 4:23 (show verse)
He asked her, "What's the point of visiting him today? It's not a New Moon, and it isn't the Sabbath!" But she kept saying, "Things will go well."
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2 Kings 4:24 (show verse)
So she saddled a donkey and told her servant, "Forward, driver! Don't slow down on my account, unless I tell you!"
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2 Kings 4:25 (show verse)
So out she went and eventually she arrived at Mount Carmel to visit the man of God.
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2 Kings 4:26 (show verse)
When the man of God noticed her from a distance, he told his attendant Gehazi, "Look! There's the woman from Shunem! Please run out quickly and greet her. Ask her, "Are things going well with you? Are things going well with your husband? Are things going well with your child?'" She answered Gehazi, "Things are going well."
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2 Kings 4:27 (show verse)
As she came near the man of God on the mountain, she grabbed his feet. When Gehazi intervened to push her away, the man of God said, "Leave her alone! She is deeply troubled! The LORD has concealed the thing from me, and hasn't informed me."
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2 Kings 4:28 (show verse)
Then she asked, "Did I ask my lord for a son? Didn't I beg you, "Don't mislead me?'"
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2 Kings 4:29 (show verse)
At this he told Gehazi, "Get ready to run! Take my staff in your hand, and get on the road. Don't greet anyone you meet. If anyone greets you, don't respond. Just go lay my staff on the youngster's face."
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2 Kings 4:30 (show verse)
At this, the youngster's mother replied, "As long as you and the LORD live, I'm not leaving you!" So he got up and followed her.
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2 Kings 4:31 (show verse)
Meanwhile, Gehazi went on ahead of them and placed the staff on the youngster's face, but when there was no sound or reaction, he returned, met Elisha, and told him, "The youngster has shown no sign of awakening."
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2 Kings 4:32 (show verse)
When Elisha entered the house, there was the youngster, dead and laid out on Elisha's bed!
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2 Kings 4:33 (show verse)
So he entered, shut the door behind them both, and prayed to the LORD.
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2 Kings 4:34 (show verse)
Then he approached the child and lay down with his mouth near the child's, with his eyes near those of the child, and taking the child's hands in his. As Elisha stretched himself on the child, the child's flesh began to grow warm.
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2 Kings 4:35 (show verse)
Then he went downstairs, walked around back and forth inside the house once, went back up to his upper chamber, and stretched himself over the child again. The young man sneezed seven times and then opened his eyes.
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2 Kings 4:36 (show verse)
He called out to Gehazi, "Go get the Shunammite woman!" So he called her. When she came in to see Elisha, he told her, "Take back your son!"
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2 Kings 4:37 (show verse)
Then she approached him, fell at his feet, bowing low to the ground, took back her son, and went out.
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2 Kings 4:38 (show verse)
Elisha returned to Gilgal during a time of famine in the land. While the Guild of Prophets were having a meal with him, he instructed his attendant, "Put a large pot on the fire and boil some stew for the Guild of Prophets."
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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)
Somebody went out into the fields to grab some herbs, found a wild vine, and gathered a lap full of wild gourds, which he came and sliced up into the stew pot, but nobody else knew.
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
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)
When they served the men, they began to eat the stew. But they cried out, "That pot of stew is deadly, you man of God!" So they couldn't eat the stew.
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
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)
But he replied, "Bring me some flour." He tossed it into the pot and said, "Serve the people so they can eat." Then there was nothing 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
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)
Later on, a man arrived from Baal-shalishah, bringing the man of God some bread as a first fruit offering. He had 20 loaves of barley and ripe ears of corn in his sack. So Elisha said, "Give them to the people so they can 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
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)
Elisha's attendant asked, "What? Will this serve 100 men?"
2 Kings 4:44 (show verse)
But he replied, "Distribute it to the people so they can eat, because this is what the LORD says: "They will eat and have a surplus!'" So he served them, and they ate and had some left over, just as the LORD had indicated.