Then he said to Gehazi, Gird up thy loins, and take my staff in thine hand, and go thy way: if thou meet any man, salute him not; and if any salute thee, answer him not again: and lay my staff upon the face of the child.
Then he said to Gehazi, 'Get ready quickly, take my walking stick in your hand, and go immediately. If you meet anyone on the way, don't stop to greet them, and if anyone greets you, don't answer back. Place my walking stick on the child's face.'
The prophet Elisha is sending his servant Gehazi on an urgent mission to try to revive a dead child, telling him to hurry and not get distracted by anyone along the way.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during the ministry of the prophet Elisha in ancient Israel, around 850 BC. A wealthy woman from Shunem had shown kindness to Elisha, and in return, God blessed her with a son. When the child suddenly died, she sought out Elisha for help, leading to this urgent response.
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