Cross-References — 2 Kings 4

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2 Kings 4:1referencesExodus 22:25-27
In 2 Kings 4:1, the widow cries out to Elisha about her creditor. Exodus 22:25-27 provides laws about lending and the treatment of debtors, highlighting God's concern for the poor and vulnerable.
Thematic focusCompassion, Justice, Provision.
2 Kings 4:6referencesJohn 2:7-9
In 2 Kings 4:6, the miraculous provision of oil parallels Jesus' miracle of turning water into wine in John 2:7-9, demonstrating God's power to provide abundantly.
Thematic focusMiracles, Divine Provision.
- #Miracles
- #DivineProvision
2 Kings 4:9referencesHebrews 13:2
The Shunammite woman recognizes Elisha as a holy man of God and offers him hospitality, echoing Hebrews 13:2, which encourages hospitality to strangers, as some have entertained angels unawares.
Thematic focusHospitality, Recognition of God's Servants.
- #Hospitality
- #ServantsOfGod
2 Kings 4:32-35referencesMark 5:41-42
Elisha raises the Shunammite's son in 2 Kings 4:32-35, similar to Jesus raising Jairus' daughter in Mark 5:41-42, showcasing God's power over life and death.
Thematic focusResurrection, Power over Death.
- #Resurrection
- #PowerOverDeath
2 Kings 4:42-44referencesMatthew 14:17-21
Elisha feeds a hundred men with twenty loaves in 2 Kings 4:42-44, prefiguring Jesus feeding the five thousand with five loaves and two fish in Matthew 14:17-21, illustrating God's provision and abundance.
Thematic focusProvision, Miraculous Feeding.
- #Provision
- #MiraculousFeeding

2 Kings 4:1→referencesExodus 22:25-27