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    2 Kings 13 (KJV)

    Read 2 Kings chapter 13 in the King James Version of the Holy Bible.

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    2 Kings 13 Summary

    2 Kings 13 records the reigns of Jehoahaz and Jehoash in Israel, and Elisha's death. Even on his deathbed, Elisha delivered a prophecy through arrows struck on the ground — King Joash struck only three times, limiting his victories over Aram.

    Remarkably, even after death, Elisha's bones raised a dead man to life when a corpse was thrown into his tomb during a funeral. This miracle testified that God's power isn't limited by death — a foretaste of resurrection.

    Key Themes

    Elisha's DeathLimited ObedienceResurrection PowerGod's Patience with Israel

    Key Verses in 2 Kings 13

    "And when the man was let down, and touched the bones of Elisha, he revived, and stood up on his feet."

    — 2 Kings 13:21

    Resurrection from contact with Elisha's bones demonstrated that God's power transcends even death.

    Life Application

    How vigorously you pursue God's promises determines how much you receive. Like King Joash striking the ground only three times, halfhearted effort receives a halfhearted result.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Why was Elisha angry about the arrows?

    The king struck the ground only three times when he should have struck five or six, representing half-hearted pursuit of God's promised victory — limiting the blessing he could have received.

    Did Elisha's bones really raise a dead man?

    Yes — this miracle testified that God's power connected to Elisha continued even after death, foreshadowing the ultimate defeat of death through resurrection.

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