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Confronting Hopelessness
Commentators note the simple, stark reality Elisha faced. The child was undeniably 'dead, and laid upon his bed.' This sets the scene for a miracle, showing that God's power operates not by denying harsh realities, but by overcoming them. The situation was humanly hopeless, making God's subsequent action all the more glorious.
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2 Kings
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Charles Spurgeon
On 2 Kings 4:30–34
19th Century
Preacher
And he arose, and followed her. And Gehazi passed on before them and laid the staff upon the face of the child; but there was neither voice, no…
John Gill
On 2 Kings 4:32
17th Century
Pastor
And when Elisha was come into the house Of the Shunamite, and into the chamber built for him:
behold, …
Matthew Henry
On 2 Kings 4:18–37
17th Century
Minister
Here is the sudden death of the child. All the mother's tenderness cannot keep alive a child of promise, a child of prayer, one given in love. But …