Overview
In 2 Kings 4:32-37, the prophet Elisha raises the Shunnamite woman's son from the dead after the child had died of a sudden illness. Elisha stretches himself upon the boy, and through prayer and God's power, the child is restored to life and returns to his mother. This miraculous event demonstrates God's authority over death and validates Elisha's prophetic ministry.
Key Scriptures
"So he went in, shut the door behind the two of them, and prayed to the LORD" (2 Kings 4:33, ESV). "Then he went up and lay upon the child, putting his mouth upon his mouth, his eyes upon his eyes, and his hands upon his hands. And as he stretched himself upon him, the flesh of the child became warm" (2 Kings 4:34, ESV). "And he went down and walked in the house once back and forth, and went up and stretched himself upon him. Then the child sneezed seven times, and the child opened his eyes" (2 Kings 4:35, ESV).
Application
Trust God's power to work through faithful intercession and believe that He alone holds authority over life and death.