2 Kings 4 Commentary

The widow’s story in this single verse reminds us that no struggle escapes God’s notice.

God can multiply what little we have into more than enough.

God instructs the widow via Elisha to gather abundant vessels, teaching that He is willing and able to meet every need beyond human limitations.

God’s generosity requires faith.

This verse shows that even limited resources offered to God in faith can become more than enough.

God miraculously provided an endless flow of oil for the widow to fill as many vessels as she had, showing that His supply meets and exceeds all our needs.

God miraculously provides for those who trust Him and allows them to move forward without the weight of their past debts.

This verse recounts the start of a relationship that will soon reveal God’s power and faithfulness through Elisha’s ministry.

She models a faithful response of generosity.

This verse demonstrates how showing hospitality to God’s servants opens opportunities for blessings and deepens our participation in His purposes.

God provides moments of rest and blessing for those who willingly serve and obey Him.

Elisha summons the Shunammite, foreshadowing a godly intervention that will demonstrate His compassion and provision.

She was satisfied and devoted to her community.

Its entire message underscores how God notices the unspoken desires of a faithful heart.

She awaits the prophet’s word, unaware that God is about to grant her the child she has always longed for.

God cares for our unspoken desires and can bring answers that surpass our imagination.

This verse reminds us that God always fulfills His promises, no matter how impossible they appear.

This verse highlights the progression of a miracle child from cherished promise to active participant in daily life.

This verse shows a father’s immediate response to his son’s painful complaint, setting the stage for Elisha’s miraculous intervention.

This verse portrays a mother’s devastating loss yet prepares the reader for a mighty demonstration of God’s life-giving power.

God can bring life from death for those who seek Him in faith.

This verse highlights a woman’s determined faith and immediate pursuit of divine help in a moment of crisis.

Her trust in God’s faithfulness is a steadfast reminder that we can approach the Lord with confidence, regardless of circumstance.

She doggedly presses forward with steadfast devotion.

God uses a willing prophet to bring hope to the hopeless.

God’s power and compassion meet persistent faith, inspiring believers to seek Him with confidence.

This scene shows that even a prophet does not know every detail, but God’s care always extends to the faithful in crisis.

God’s promises can be trusted, even when circumstances seem unbearable.

In this verse, we see how faith, authority, and urgent obedience converge to foreshadow the miraculous.

She refuses to give up and remains determined to experience God’s power through His prophet.

God’s work sometimes requires our patient trust, even when initial efforts seem to fail.

God’s power can restore hope even in the darkest situations.

This verse shows that true faith seeks God’s intervention in total trust.

God’s power to restore life can appear just in time to turn despair into hope.

Elisha’s unwavering commitment to rely on God’s power led to a miraculous restoration of the Shunammite’s son.

This verse shows how God worked through Elisha to restore life to the Shunammite woman’s son, underscoring the Lord’s compassionate power in hopeless circumstances.

This verse epitomizes the Shunammite woman’s heartfelt acceptance of God’s gracious intervention in her life.

God demonstrates His ability to provide even in the midst of dire circumstances.

This verse shows God’s provision even amid ignorance.

God protects His people in both small and large dangers, rescues them from harm, and teaches them dependence on His power.

Elisha’s simple act of faith powerfully illustrates that no situation is beyond God’s reach.

God’s abundant provision is sufficient for every need.

They learned that a small portion offered in faith can become overflowing when placed under the blessing of the Almighty.

God’s abundant provision always surpasses our own limited perspective.