Friday, August 9~Jehovah . . . brings down to the Grave, and he raises up.—1 Sam. 2:6.

[Tortuga]

Friday, August 9

Jehovah . . . brings down to the Grave, and he raises up.—1 Sam. 2:6.

 

The second resurrection related in the Scriptures was performed by the prophet Elisha. A prominent Israelite woman in Shunem showed Elisha exceptional hospitality. Through the prophet, God rewarded this childless woman and her elderly husband with a son. Some years later, the boy died. Imagine the mother’s crushing grief. With her husband’s permission, she traveled about 19 miles (30 km) to Elisha at Mount Carmel. The prophet sent his attendant Gehazi back to Shunem ahead of them. Gehazi was not able to bring the dead boy back to life. Then the grieving mother arrived with Elisha. (2 Ki. 4:8-31) There by the body at the house in Shunem, Elisha prayed. Miraculously, the dead boy came to life and was reunited with his now elated mother! (2 Ki. 4:32-37) Clearly, God in a very literal way raised up the boy in Shunem, proving His ability to resurrect. w17.12 4 ¶7-8

Edited August 7, 2019 by Tortuga

[Tortuga]

Why couldn't Gehazi resurrect the child?

[Friends just call me Ross]

A--Jehovah wanted to use Elisha to perform this particular miracle.

 

B--The bereaved mother traveled all that way and Jehovah didn't want her to miss seeing her son brought back to life as a reward for her faithfulness.

 

C--Don't know but I might after further Scriptural investigation.

 

D--All of the above.

 

[Tortuga]

I wonder if Jehovah had read his heart and knew he was greedy. That doesn't seem likely though...