1 Kings 17:19 Meaning and Explanation
“And 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.”
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Read Full Chapter →Elijah asks for the boy, takes him from her arms, and carries him up to his own room, laying him on his bed.
What Does 1 Kings 17:19 Mean?
Elijah does not argue with the grieving mother. He simply says, 'Give me thy son,' and takes the lifeless child from her bosom. He carries him up to the loft where he lodges and lays him on his own bed, drawing near to the place of death.
The prophet takes the burden the mother cannot bear and carries it up before God. There is tenderness here, and faith that does not yet speak. By laying the child on his own bed, Elijah identifies himself with the family's loss and prepares to intercede. He answers her accusation not with words but with action, bearing her child up to the LORD.
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What does 1 Kings 17:19 mean?
Elijah asks for the boy, takes him from her arms, and carries him up to his own room, laying him on his bed.