2 Kings 4:32 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And when Elisha was come into the house, behold, the child was dead, and laid upon his bed.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

When Elisha arrived at the house, he saw that the child was dead, lying on his bed.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The prophet Elisha has arrived to find the Shunammite woman's son has died and been placed on Elisha's own bed.

📚 Historical Context

This occurs during the ministry of prophet Elisha in ancient Israel (around 850 BC). A wealthy woman from Shunem had shown hospitality to Elisha by preparing a room for him in her home, and God blessed her with a son despite her old age. When the child suddenly died, she immediately sought out Elisha for help.

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