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The Power of Private Prayer
Commentators note that Elisha deliberately “shut the door” to be alone with God and the child. This act of seeking privacy highlights the importance of focused, uninterrupted prayer, especially in moments of desperate need. It demonstrates a complete reliance on God alone, away from the eyes of others.
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2 Kings
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Kings 4:33
18th Century
Theologian
Prayed - Prayer was the only remedy in a case like this (), though it did not exclude the use of other means (2 Kings 4:34).
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Kings 4:33
19th Century
Bishop
He went in therefore. —Compare the narrative of Elijah’s raising the widow’s son (1 Kings 17:17–24), which is imitated…
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…
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John Gill
On 2 Kings 4:33
17th Century
Pastor
He went in therefore, and shut the door upon them two
Himself and the dead child; that nobody might come in and inte…
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 …