And she went up, and laid him on the bed of the man of God, and shut the door upon him, and went out.
So she went upstairs and laid him on the bed of the man of God, closed the door behind him, and left.
The woman placed her dead son on Elisha's bed and closed the door, preparing to seek help from the prophet.
📚 Historical Context
In the historical context of 2 Kings, Elisha was a prophet serving in Israel during a time of political division and spiritual challenges, following the ministry of Elijah. The Shunammite woman, who had shown hospitality to Elisha and received a son as a miracle from God, faced the sudden death of her child. In this verse, she places the boy's body on Elisha's bed and leaves to seek the prophet, reflecting her deep faith in God's ability to intervene through His servant.
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