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An Act of Worshipful Gratitude
Commentators explain that the Shunammite woman's response was more than just relief; it was an act of worship. By falling at Elisha's feet, she expressed what scholars call "deep veneration for the prophet of Jehovah" and "profound gratitude" for the miracle. Her posture demonstrated her reverence for God, who had worked through His servant.
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Charles Ellicott
On 2 Kings 4:37
19th Century
Bishop
Then she went in.— And she came.
Bowed herself to the ground. —In deep veneration for the prophet of Jehovah.
Charles Spurgeon
On 2 Kings 4:35–37
19th Century
Preacher
Her heart was too full for speech just then, so she took up her son, and went out.
John Gill
On 2 Kings 4:37
17th Century
Pastor
Then she went in, and fell at his feet, and bowed herself to
the ground
In reverence …
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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 …