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1 Kings 17:21 · KJV

"And he stretched himself upon the child three times, and cried unto the LORD, and said, O LORD my God, I pray thee, let this child's soul come into him again."

King James Version

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Passage Context

19And he said unto her, Give me thy son. And he took him out of her bosom, and carried him up into a loft, where he abode, and laid him upon his own bed.
20And he cried unto the LORD, and said, O LORD my God, hast thou also brought evil upon the widow with whom I sojourn, by slaying her son?
21And he stretched himself upon the child three times, and cried unto the LORD, and said, O LORD my God, I pray thee, let this child's soul come into him again.
22And the LORD heard the voice of Elijah; and the soul of the child came into him again, and he revived.
23And Elijah took the child, and brought him down out of the chamber into the house, and delivered him unto his mother: and Elijah said, See, thy son liveth.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you respond in desperate situations?

2

What does it mean for you to pray for others?

3

When have you felt the need for divine intervention in your life?

Life Application

faith

Trust in God's power to restore life in hopeless situations.

prayer

Make a habit of praying earnestly for those in need.

People in This Verse

ElijahBoth

A prophet known for his fervent prayers and miracles, Elijah confronted idolatry in Israel and was taken up to heaven in a whirlwind.

First appearance: 1 Kings 17:1

Connection to Jesus

typology

Elijah's intercession for the child's life foreshadows Jesus' role as an intercessor and healer.

See also: Luke 8:54

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