And the mother of the child said, As the LORD liveth, and as thy soul liveth, I will not leave thee. And he arose, and followed her.
And the mother of the child said, 'As surely as the LORD lives, and as surely as you live, I will not leave you.' So he got up and went with her.
The desperate mother refuses to leave the prophet Elisha until he comes with her to help her dead son, showing incredible faith and determination.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of 2 Kings, Elisha was a prophet in Israel during a time of political instability and widespread idolatry, serving as a successor to Elijah and performing miracles to demonstrate God's power. The Shunammite woman, who had previously shown hospitality and kindness to Elisha, was facing a devastating crisis when her young son suddenly died. Desperate for divine intervention, she refused to leave Elisha's side, swearing an oath by the Lord to emphasize her resolve and faith.
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