2 Kings Chapter 8 Flashcards

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Who had Elisha warned of a seven year famine?

  • The woman whose son he had raised to life (correct)
  • The wise woman of Tekoa
  • The family of his servant Gehazi
  • The company of the prophets at Jericho

How many years did Elisha predict the famine would continue?

  • Twelve years
  • Seven years (correct)
  • Five years
  • Three years

Where did the Shunammite woman whose son Elisha had raised go to avoid the famine?

  • The Jezreel Valley
  • The land of Moab
  • The land of Edom
  • The land of the Philistines (correct)

When the Shunammite woman came back after the famine, what was she doing to get her house back?

<p>Went to the king and begged for it back (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was the king talking to when the Shunammite woman came to beg for her house back?

<p>Gehazi (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the king ask Gehazi to tell him about?

<p>The great things Elisha had done (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What story was Gehazi telling the king about when the Shunammite woman came to beg for her house back?

<p>The story of Elisha raising the boy of the Shunammite woman (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the king do for the Shunammite woman whose son was raised by Elisha?

<p>Everything that belonged to her including all the income from her land since the day she left (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When did Elisha go to Damascus?

<p>When Ben-Hadad king of Aram was sick (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the king of Aram, Ben-Hadad, want to know from Elisha?

<p>If the king would recover from his illness (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who did Ben-Hadad, king of Aram, send to question Elisha about his sickness?

<p>Hazael (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Hazael bring as a gift to Elisha to find out whether Ben-Hadad would recover from his sickness?

<p>40 camels loaded with the finest wares of Damascus (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Elisha tell Hazael to tell Ben-Hadad about his sickness?

<p>He would recover from the sickness but would in fact die (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

After Elisha told Hazael what would happen to Ben-Hadad regarding his sickness, what did he do to Hazael?

<p>He stared at him (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

After Elisha told Hazael what would happen to Ben-Hadad regarding his sickness, what did he do to Hazael?

<p>He wept (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Elisha and the Shunammite Woman

  • Elisha warned the Shunammite woman of a seven-year famine, enabling her to take precautions.
  • The famine was predicted to last for seven years.

The Shunammite Woman's Actions

  • The Shunammite woman fled to the land of the Philistines to escape the famine.
  • Upon her return, she sought the king's help to reclaim her house and land.

Interaction with the King

  • Gehazi was talking with the king when the Shunammite woman approached for assistance regarding her property.
  • Gehazi narrated the story of Elisha raising the Shunammite woman's son while she came to plead her case.

King's Response

  • The king restored everything that belonged to the Shunammite woman, including the income from her land since her departure.

Elisha in Damascus

  • Elisha traveled to Damascus when Ben-Hadad, king of Aram, was ill.
  • Ben-Hadad inquired through Hazael whether he would recover from his illness.

Hazael's Gift and Elisha's Prophecy

  • Hazael brought a significant gift of 40 camels loaded with the finest wares of Damascus to seek Elisha's insight.
  • Elisha informed Hazael that Ben-Hadad would recover but also forewarned that he would ultimately perish due to Hazael's actions.

Elisha's Emotional Reaction

  • After revealing Ben-Hadad's fate, Elisha's profound sadness was shown as he wept, indicating the severity of the prophecy and its implications.

Key Figures

  • Elisha: A prophet known for performing miracles, including raising the dead.
  • Shunammite Woman: Beneficiary of Elisha's miracles.
  • Gehazi: Elisha's servant who interacted with the king.
  • Ben-Hadad: King of Aram, suffering from an illness.
  • Hazael: Ben-Hadad's servant who ultimately plays a pivotal role in the monarchy of Aram.

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