Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Elisha summoned Gehazi and said, “Call the Shunammite.” And he did. When she came, he said, “Take your son.” New Living Translation Then Elisha summoned Gehazi. “Call the child’s mother!” he said. And when she came in, Elisha said, “Here, take your son!” English Standard Version Then he summoned Gehazi and said, “Call this Shunammite.” So he called her. And when she came to him, he said, “Pick up your son.” Berean Standard Bible Elisha summoned Gehazi and said, “Call the Shunammite woman.” So he called her and she came. Then Elisha said, “Pick up your son.” Berean Literal Bible And he called to Gehazi and said, “Call to this Shunammitess.” And he called her, and she came in to him. And he said, “Lift up your son.” King James Bible And he called Gehazi, and said, Call this Shunammite. So he called her. And when she was come in unto him, he said, Take up thy son. New King James Version And he called Gehazi and said, “Call this Shunammite woman.” So he called her. And when she came in to him, he said, “Pick up your son.” New American Standard Bible And he called Gehazi and said, “Call this Shunammite.” So he called her. And when she came to him, he said, “Pick up your son.” NASB 1995 He called Gehazi and said, “Call this Shunammite.” So he called her. And when she came in to him, he said, “Take up your son.” NASB 1977 And he called Gehazi and said, “Call this Shunammite.” So he called her. And when she came in to him, he said, “Take up your son.” Legacy Standard Bible Then he called Gehazi and said, “Call this Shunammite.” So he called her. Then she came in to him, and he said, “Take up your son.” Amplified Bible Then Elisha called Gehazi and said, “Call this Shunammite.” So he called her. And when she came to him, he said, “Pick up your son.” Berean Annotated Bible Elisha summoned Gehazi (valley of vision) and said, “Call the Shunammite woman. So he called her and she came. Then Elisha said, “Pick up your son. Christian Standard Bible Elisha called Gehazi and said, “Call the Shunammite woman.” He called her and she came. Then Elisha said, “Pick up your son.” Holman Christian Standard Bible Elisha called Gehazi and said, “Call the Shunammite woman.” He called her and she came. Then Elisha said, “Pick up your son.” American Standard Version And he called Gehazi, and said, Call this Shunammite. So he called her. And when she was come in unto him, he said, Take up thy son. Contemporary English Version Elisha called out to Gehazi, "Ask the boy's mother to come here." Gehazi did, and when she was at the door, Elisha said, "You can take your son." English Revised Version And he called Gehazi, and said, Call this Shunammite. So he called her. And when she was come in onto him, he said, Take up thy son. GOD'S WORD® Translation Elisha called Gehazi and said, "Call the Shunem woman." Gehazi called her. When she came to him, he said, "Take your son." Good News Translation Elisha called Gehazi and told him to call the boy's mother. When she came in, he said to her, "Here's your son." International Standard Version He called out to Gehazi, "Go get the Shunammite woman!" So he called her. When she came in to see Elisha, he told her, "Take back your son!" NET Bible Elisha called to Gehazi and said, "Get the Shunammite woman." So he did so and she came to him. He said to her, "Take your son." New Heart English Bible He called Gehazi, and said, "Call this Shunammite." So he called her. When she had come in to him, he said, "Take up your son." Webster's Bible Translation And he called Gehazi, and said, Call this Shunamite. So he called her. And when she had come in to him, he said, Take up thy son. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleElisha summoned Gehazi and said, “Call the Shunammite woman.” So he called her and she came. Then Elisha said, “Pick up your son.” World English Bible He called Gehazi, and said, “Call this Shunammite!” So he called her. When she had come in to him, he said, “Take up your son.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd he calls to Gehazi and says, “Call to this Shunammite”; and he calls her, and she comes to him, and he says, “Lift up your son.” Berean Literal Bible And he called to Gehazi and said, “Call to this Shunammitess.” And he called her, and she came in to him. And he said, “Lift up your son.” Young's Literal Translation And he calleth unto Gehazi, and saith, 'Call unto this Shunammite;' and he calleth her, and she cometh in unto him, and he saith, 'Lift up thy son.' Smith's Literal Translation And he will call to Gehazi and say, Call to this Shunamitess. And he will call her, and she will come to him, and he will say, Lift up thy son. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he called Giezi, and said to him: Call this Sunamitess. And she being called, went in to him: and he said: Take up thy son. Catholic Public Domain Version And he called Gehazi, and said to him, “Call this Shunammite woman.” And having been called, she entered to him. And he said, “Take up your son.” New American Bible Elisha summoned Gehazi and said, “Call the Shunammite.” He called her, and she came to him, and Elisha said to her, “Take your son.” New Revised Standard Version Elisha summoned Gehazi and said, “Call the Shunammite woman.” So he called her. When she came to him, he said, “Take your son.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Elisha called Gehazi and said to him, Call this Shilomite. So he called her. And when she was come to him, he said to her, Take up your son. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And he called Gekhazi and said to him: “Call this Shilumite woman.” And he called her, and she went into him, and he said to her: “Pick up your son.” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And he called Gehazi, and said: 'Call this Shunammite.' So he called her. And when she was come in unto him, he said: 'Take up thy son.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And Elisaie cried out to Giezi, and said, Call this Somanite. So he called her, and she came in to him: and Elisaie said, Take thy son. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Elisha Raises the Shunammite's Son…35Elisha turned away and paced back and forth across the room. Then he got on the bed and stretched himself out over the boy again, and the boy sneezed seven times and opened his eyes. 36Elisha summoned Gehazi and said, “Call the Shunammite woman.” So he called her and she came. Then Elisha said, “Pick up your son.” 37She came in, fell at his feet, and bowed to the ground. Then she picked up her son and went out.… Cross References Elisha summoned Gehazi and said Esther 4:5 Then Esther summoned Hathach, one of the king’s eunuchs appointed to her, and she dispatched him to Mordecai to learn what was troubling him and why. 1 Kings 22:9 So the king of Israel called one of his officials and said, “Bring Micaiah son of Imlah at once.” Genesis 41:14 So Pharaoh sent for Joseph, who was quickly brought out of the dungeon. After he had shaved and changed his clothes, he went in before Pharaoh. “Call the Shunammite woman.” 2 Kings 8:1-2 Now Elisha had said to the woman whose son he had restored to life, “Arise, you and your household; go and live as a foreigner wherever you can. For the LORD has decreed that a seven-year famine will come to the land.” / So the woman had proceeded to do as the man of God had instructed. And she and her household lived as foreigners for seven years in the land of the Philistines. John 11:28 After Martha had said this, she went back and called her sister Mary aside to tell her, “The Teacher is here and is asking for you.” John 4:16-17 Jesus told her, “Go, call your husband and come back.” / “I have no husband,” the woman replied. Jesus said to her, “You are correct to say that you have no husband. So he called her and she came. John 11:29-30 And when Mary heard this, she got up quickly and went to Him. / Now Jesus had not yet entered the village, but was still at the place where Martha had met Him. Genesis 24:58 They called Rebekah and asked her, “Will you go with this man?” “I will go,” she replied. 1 Samuel 25:42-43 So Abigail hurried and got on a donkey, and attended by five of her maidens, she followed David’s messengers and became his wife. / David had also married Ahinoam of Jezreel. So she and Abigail were both his wives. Then Elisha said, “Pick up your son.” 1 Kings 17:23 Then Elijah took the child, brought him down from the upper room into the house, and gave him to his mother. “Look, your son is alive,” Elijah declared. Luke 7:15 And the dead man sat up and began to speak! Then Jesus gave him back to his mother. Mark 5:41-42 Taking her by the hand, Jesus said, “Talitha koum!” which means, “Little girl, I say to you, get up!” / Immediately the girl got up and began to walk around (she was twelve years old). And at once they were utterly astounded. 1 Kings 17:22-24 And the LORD listened to the voice of Elijah, and the child’s life returned to him, and he lived. / Then Elijah took the child, brought him down from the upper room into the house, and gave him to his mother. “Look, your son is alive,” Elijah declared. / Then the woman said to Elijah, “Now I know that you are a man of God and that the word of the LORD from your mouth is truth.” Luke 7:14-15 Then He went up and touched the coffin, and those carrying it stood still. “Young man,” He said, “I tell you, get up!” / And the dead man sat up and began to speak! Then Jesus gave him back to his mother. John 11:43-44 After Jesus had said this, He called out in a loud voice, “Lazarus, come out!” / The man who had been dead came out with his hands and feet bound in strips of linen, and his face wrapped in a cloth. “Unwrap him and let him go,” Jesus told them. Acts 9:40-41 Then Peter sent them all out of the room. He knelt down and prayed, and turning toward her body, he said, “Tabitha, get up!” She opened her eyes, and seeing Peter, she sat up. / Peter took her by the hand and helped her up. Then he called the saints and widows and presented her to them alive. Treasury of Scripture And he called Gehazi, and said, Call this Shunammite. So he called her. And when she was come in to him, he said, Take up your son. Call this Shunammite 2 Kings 4:12 And he said to Gehazi his servant, Call this Shunammite. And when he had called her, she stood before him. Take up 1 Kings 17:23 And 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. Luke 7:15 And he that was dead sat up, and began to speak. And he delivered him to his mother. Hebrews 11:35 Women received their dead raised to life again: and others were tortured, not accepting deliverance; that they might obtain a better resurrection: Jump to Previous Elisha Gehazi Geha'zi Lift Orders Shunamite Shunammite Shu'nammite Summoned VoiceJump to Next Elisha Gehazi Geha'zi Lift Orders Shunamite Shunammite Shu'nammite Summoned Voice2 Kings 4 1. Elisha multiplies the widow's oil8. He obtains a son for the good Shunammite 18. He restores her son when dead 38. At Gilgal he heals the deadly pottage 42. He satisfies a hundred men with twenty loaves Elisha summoned Gehazi and said, Elisha, a prophet and successor to Elijah, often worked through his servant Gehazi. This reflects the hierarchical structure common in ancient Israel, where prophets had attendants. Gehazi's role is significant, as he acts as a mediator between Elisha and others, similar to how priests and prophets often mediated between God and the people. This phrase also highlights Elisha's authority and the respect he commanded. “Call the Shunammite woman.” So he called her and she came. Then Elisha said, “Pick up your son.” Persons / Places / Events 1. ElishaA prophet in Israel, successor to Elijah, known for performing miracles and being a man of God. 2. Gehazi Elisha's servant, who plays a role in several of Elisha's miracles and interactions. 3. The Shunammite Woman A hospitable and wealthy woman from Shunem who showed kindness to Elisha and was blessed with a son through his prophecy. 4. Shunem A town in the territory of Issachar, where the Shunammite woman lived. 5. The Miracle of Resurrection The event where Elisha, through God's power, raises the Shunammite woman's son from the dead. Teaching Points Faith in God's PowerThe Shunammite woman's account encourages believers to trust in God's ability to perform miracles, even in seemingly hopeless situations. God's Compassion Elisha's actions reflect God's compassion and care for individuals, reminding us of His personal involvement in our lives. The Role of Obedience Gehazi's role as a servant underscores the importance of obedience and service in God's work. Hospitality and Blessing The Shunammite woman's hospitality towards Elisha led to blessings, illustrating the principle of sowing and reaping in God's kingdom. Resurrection Hope The miracle foreshadows the ultimate resurrection hope found in Christ, encouraging believers to live with an eternal perspective. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Kings 4:36?2. How does 2 Kings 4:36 demonstrate God's power through Elisha's actions? 3. What role does faith play in the miracle of 2 Kings 4:36? 4. How can we apply Elisha's obedience to God in our daily lives? 5. What does 2 Kings 4:36 teach about God's compassion and mercy? 6. How does this miracle connect to other resurrections in the Bible? 7. How does 2 Kings 4:36 demonstrate God's power over life and death? 8. What does 2 Kings 4:36 reveal about Elisha's role as a prophet? 9. How does the miracle in 2 Kings 4:36 strengthen faith in divine intervention? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Kings 4? 11. Who was Gehazi in the Bible? 12. How did Elisha help the Shunammite woman's son live? 13. Where is the historical or archaeological evidence that any of these miracles in 2 Kings 4 took place? 14. How could only twenty loaves feed a hundred men (2 Kings 4:42-44) if the story is not embellished? What Does 2 Kings 4:36 Mean Elisha summoned Gehazi- Elisha, already inside the house where the boy has just been restored to life (2 Kings 4:34-35), gives his first order to Gehazi, his servant and faithful aide (cf. 2 Kings 4:12; 2 Kings 8:4). - The act of summoning shows the clear chain of command in prophetic ministry—God speaks to Elisha, Elisha directs Gehazi. Similar prophetic delegation appears with Elijah and Elisha in 1 Kings 19:19-21. - By involving Gehazi again—after the servant’s earlier failure to revive the child with Elisha’s staff (2 Kings 4:31)—the prophet underscores that ultimate power rests with God, not method or messenger (cf. 2 Corinthians 4:7). "Call the Shunammite woman." - Elisha’s concern shifts immediately to the mother who had trusted God enough to seek him out (2 Kings 4:22-23). - Repeating the command to “call” mirrors an earlier moment when he summoned her to promise the birth of this very son (2 Kings 4:15-16). God, who initiated life then, now restores it. - The title “Shunammite woman” keeps her identity rooted in her faith story rather than social status, much as the “widow of Zarephath” (1 Kings 17:9) or the “woman at the well” (John 4:7) are remembered primarily for their encounters with the living God. So he called her and she came - Gehazi’s prompt obedience highlights his restored usefulness; the woman’s immediate response shows humble trust. Compare the swift obedience of Abraham rising early to obey God (Genesis 22:3) and Mary’s “May it be to me according to your word” (Luke 1:38). - Coming without delay suggests she expects God’s goodness even before she sees the outcome (cf. Psalm 27:13-14). Earlier she had declared, “All is well” while her son lay lifeless (2 Kings 4:26), expressing unwavering faith. Then Elisha said, "Pick up your son." - The simple directive packs the full weight of the miracle. As in Elijah’s words to the widow of Zarephath—“See, your son is alive!” (1 Kings 17:23)—the prophet steps back so the mother can experience God’s power firsthand. - “Pick up” invites physical contact, sealing the reality of resurrection. Compare Jesus’ raising of the widow of Nain’s son: “And He gave him back to his mother” (Luke 7:15). - The scene fulfills Hebrews 11:35, “Women received back their dead, raised to life again,” affirming God’s authority over death and His tender regard for families who trust Him. summary The verse captures the closing chords of a resurrection symphony: God’s prophet commands, the servant obeys, the mother responds, and the child lives. Each phrase spotlights divine order, human faith, and the Lord’s unwavering faithfulness to His word. (36) Take up thy son.--So our Lord "delivered to his mother" the young man whom He raised from death by His word (Luke 7:15).Verse 36. - And he called Gehazi, and said, Call this Shunammite; i.e. tell her to come here. No time was to be lost in restoring the child to his mother, now that he was alive again. And when she was come in unto him, he said, Take up thy son; i.e. lift him up, take him in thine arms, feel him to be all thine own once more.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Elisha summonedוַיִּקְרָ֣א (way·yiq·rā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7121: To call, proclaim, read Gehazi גֵּיחֲזִ֗י (gê·ḥă·zî) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1522: Gehazi -- perhaps 'valley of vision', servant of Elisha and said, וַיֹּ֙אמֶר֙ (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say “Call וַיִּקְרָאֶ֖הָ (way·yiq·rā·’e·hā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 7121: To call, proclaim, read the הַזֹּ֔את (haz·zōṯ) Article | Pronoun - feminine singular Strong's 2063: Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that, Shunammite woman.” הַשֻּׁנַמִּ֣ית (haš·šu·nam·mîṯ) Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 7767: Shunammite -- a Shunammitess So he called קְרָא֙ (qə·rā) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 7121: To call, proclaim, read her and she came. וַתָּב֣וֹא (wat·tā·ḇō·w) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go Then Elisha said, וַיֹּ֖אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say “Pick up שְׂאִ֥י (śə·’î) Verb - Qal - Imperative - feminine singular Strong's 5375: To lift, carry, take your son.” בְנֵֽךְ׃ (ḇə·nêḵ) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person feminine singular Strong's 1121: A son Links 2 Kings 4:36 NIV2 Kings 4:36 NLT 2 Kings 4:36 ESV 2 Kings 4:36 NASB 2 Kings 4:36 KJV 2 Kings 4:36 BibleApps.com 2 Kings 4:36 Biblia Paralela 2 Kings 4:36 Chinese Bible 2 Kings 4:36 French Bible 2 Kings 4:36 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Kings 4:36 He called Gehazi and said Call this (2Ki iiKi ii ki 2 kg 2kg) |
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