The creditor is come ... - The Law of Moses, like Athenian and Roman law, recognized servitude for debt and allowed for the pledging of the …

IV.—VIII. THE WONDROUS WORKS OF ELISHA THE PROPHET.

He multiplies the widow’s oil. (Compare to 1 Kings 17:12 an…

Now there cried a certain woman of the wives of the sons of the prophet to Elisha, saying, Your servant my husband is dead; and you know that y…

Now there cried a certain woman of the wives of the sons of
the prophets unto Elisha
…

Elisha's miracles were acts of genuine benevolence, and so were Christ's; they were not only great wonders but also great favors to those for whom …