And when he had taken him, and brought him to his mother, he sat on her knees till noon, and then died.
The servant picked up the boy and carried him to his mother. The child sat on her lap until noon, and then he died.
This verse describes the tragic moment when the Shunammite woman's son dies in her arms after becoming ill in the field.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of the story of the prophet Elisha during the divided kingdom of Israel in the 9th century BC, a time when God used prophets to perform miracles and guide His people. The narrative involves a faithful woman from Shunem who, along with her husband, had shown hospitality to Elisha, leading to God blessing them with a son. Tragically, the boy suddenly becomes ill and dies while in his mother's care, highlighting themes of human vulnerability and divine intervention in the biblical accounts of Elisha's ministry.
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