The Dead Child
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The theme of a dead child appears in several poignant narratives throughout the Bible, each illustrating profound theological truths and the power of God in the face of human suffering and mortality. These accounts often highlight themes of faith, divine intervention, and the hope of resurrection.

1. The Widow of Zarephath's Son (1 Kings 17:17-24):
In the time of Elijah, a widow in Zarephath experienced the death of her son. This event occurred after Elijah had been staying with her, and she had witnessed the miraculous provision of flour and oil. When her son fell ill and died, she questioned Elijah, suggesting that his presence had brought her sin to remembrance and resulted in her son's death. Elijah took the child to his upper room, laid him on his own bed, and cried out to the LORD. He stretched himself upon the child three times and prayed for the child's life to return. The LORD heard Elijah's plea, and the child's life was restored. This miracle affirmed Elijah's status as a prophet and demonstrated God's power over life and death.

2. The Shunammite Woman's Son (2 Kings 4:18-37):
Elisha, the successor of Elijah, also encountered a situation involving a dead child. The Shunammite woman, who had shown great hospitality to Elisha, was blessed with a son as a reward for her kindness. However, the child later died unexpectedly. The woman sought Elisha, expressing her distress and faith in his ability to help. Elisha sent his servant Gehazi ahead with his staff to lay on the child's face, but the child did not awaken. When Elisha arrived, he prayed to the LORD and lay upon the child, mouth to mouth, eyes to eyes, hands to hands. The child's flesh became warm, and after Elisha's further intercession, the child sneezed seven times and opened his eyes. This miracle reinforced the power of God working through His prophets and the importance of faith and persistence in prayer.

3. Jairus' Daughter (Mark 5:21-43; Luke 8:40-56):
In the New Testament, Jesus Himself performed a miracle involving a dead child. Jairus, a synagogue leader, approached Jesus, pleading for the healing of his dying daughter. As Jesus was on His way to Jairus' house, news came that the girl had died. Jesus, undeterred, encouraged Jairus to believe. Upon arriving at the house, Jesus found mourners weeping. He declared that the child was not dead but asleep, prompting ridicule from the crowd. Jesus took the child's parents and His disciples into the room where the child lay. He took her by the hand and said, "Talitha koum," which means, "Little girl, I say to you, get up!" (Mark 5:41). Immediately, the girl arose and walked. This miracle demonstrated Jesus' authority over death and His compassion for those who seek Him in faith.

4. The Widow of Nain's Son (Luke 7:11-17):
Another account of Jesus raising a dead child is found in the account of the widow of Nain. As Jesus approached the town, He encountered a funeral procession for the only son of a widow. Moved with compassion, Jesus told the grieving mother not to weep. He touched the bier and commanded the young man to arise. The dead man sat up and began to speak, and Jesus gave him back to his mother. This miracle not only showcased Jesus' power over death but also His deep compassion for human suffering.

These accounts collectively underscore the biblical themes of resurrection, divine compassion, and the power of faith. They serve as reminders of God's sovereignty over life and death and His ability to bring hope and restoration in the midst of despair.
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Dead

Dead (People): Anointing

Dead (People): Burnings of Incense Made For

Dead (People): Dorcas

Dead (People): Eutychus

Dead (People): Jairus' Daughter

Dead (People): Lazarus

Dead (People): Prepared for Burial by Washing

Dead (People): Raised to Life, (See

Dead (People): The Shunammite Woman's Son

Dead (People): The Son of the Widow of Zarephath

Dead (People): The Widow's Son

Dead (People): The Young Man Laid in Elisha's Grave

Dead (People): Unclassified Scriptures Relating To

Dead (People): Wrapping in Linen

Dead Beat Dads

Dead Body

Dead Sea

Dead Sea: Called Salt Sea

Dead Sea: East Sea

Dead Sea: Former Sea

Dead Sea: Prophecy Concerning

Dead Sea: Sea of the Plain

The Dead in a House Rendered It Unclean

The Dead were Washed and Laid Out

The Dead were Wrapped in Lined With Spices

The Dead: A Priest not to Mourn For, Except when Near of Kin

The Dead: A State of Deep Affliction

The Dead: All offerings To, Forbidden

The Dead: Characterised by Absence of all Human Passions

The Dead: Characterised by Being Incapable of Motion

The Dead: Characterised by Being Without the Spirit

The Dead: Characterised by Ignorance of all Human Affairs

The Dead: Characterised by Inability to Glorify God

The Dead: Diviners

The Dead: Even Bones of, Caused Uncleanness

The Dead: Eyes of, Closed by Nearest of Kin

The Dead: Faith Without Works

The Dead: Freedom from the Law

The Dead: Freedom from the Power of Sin

The Dead: Heathenish Expressions of Grief For, Forbidden

The Dead: High Priest in No Case to Mourn For

The Dead: Idolaters: Consecrated Part of Their Crops To

The Dead: Idolaters: Invoked and Consulted

The Dead: Idolaters: Offered Sacrifices For

The Dead: Idolaters: Tore Themselves For

The Dead: Impotence

The Dead: Instances of, Restored by Christ

The Dead: Instances of, Restored to Life Before Christ

The Dead: Man's State by Nature

The Dead: Mourning For, often by Hired Mourners

The Dead: Mourning For, often with Plaintive Music

The Dead: Mourning For, often: Lasted Many Days

The Dead: Mourning For, often: Loud and Clamorous

The Dead: Mourning For, often: Testified by Change of Apparel

The Dead: Mourning For, often: Testified by Covering the Head

The Dead: Mourning For, often: Testified by Taring the Hair

The Dead: Mourning For, often: Testified by Tearing the Garments

The Dead: Mourning For, often: Very Great

The Dead: Nazarites not to Touch or Mourn For

The Dead: Regard often Shown to the Memory of

The Dead: Return not to This Life

The Dead: Terms Used to Express: Carcases

The Dead: Terms Used to Express: Corpses

The Dead: Terms Used to Express: Deceased

The Dead: Terms Used to Express: Those Who are Not

The Dead: The Jews Looked for a Resurrection From

The Dead: They Who Have Departed This Life

The Dead: Those Defiled By, Removed from the Camp

The Dead: Too Soon Forgotten

The Dead: Touching of, Caused Uncleanness

The Dead: Uncleanness Contracted From, Removed by the Water Separation

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