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2 Kings 4:1-7

1 The Widow’s Oil
The wife of a man from the company of the prophets cried out to Elisha, “Your servant my husband is dead, and you know that he revered the Lord. But now his creditor is coming to take my two boys as his slaves.”

2 Elisha replied to her, “How can I help you? Tell me, what do you have in your house?”
“Your servant has nothing there at all,” she said, “except a little oil.”

3 Elisha said, “Go around and ask all your neighbors for empty jars. Don’t ask for just a few.

4 Then go inside and shut the door behind you and your sons. Pour oil into all the jars, and as each is filled, put it to one side.”

5 She left him and afterward shut the door behind her and her sons. They brought the jars to her and she kept pouring.

6 When all the jars were full, she said to her son, “Bring me another one.”
But he replied, “There is not a jar left.” Then the oil stopped flowing.

7 She went and told the man of God, and he said, “Go, sell the oil and pay your debts. You and your sons can live on what is left.”

Cross References for 2 Kings 4:1-7

2 Kings 4:38 - Death in the Pot Elisha returned to Gilgal and there was a famine in that region. While the com... Click to read the verse 2 Kings 4:38 Click to read the verse 2 Kings 4:38

Psalms 112:1-2 - Psalm 112 Praise the Lord. Blessed is the man who fears the Lord, who finds great delight in hi... Click to read the verse Psalms 112:1-2 Click to read the verse Psalms 112:1-2

Psalms 103:17 - But from everlasting to everlasting the Lord’s love is with those who fear him, and his righteo... Click to read the verse Psalms 103:17 Click to read the verse Psalms 103:17

Matthew 18:25 - Since he was not able to pay, the master ordered that he and his wife and his children and all ... Click to read the verse Matthew 18:25 Click to read the verse Matthew 18:25

Exodus 21:2 - Hebrew Servants “If you buy a Hebrew servant, he is to serve you for six years. But in the seve... Click to read the verse Exodus 21:2 Click to read the verse Exodus 21:2

Nehemiah 5:5 - Although we are of the same flesh and blood as our countrymen and though our sons are as good a... Click to read the verse Nehemiah 5:5 Click to read the verse Nehemiah 5:5

Genesis 22:12 - “Do not lay a hand on the boy,” he said. “Do not do anything to him. Now I know that you fear G... Click to read the verse Genesis 22:12 Click to read the verse Genesis 22:12

Ecclesiastes 12:13 - Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep his commandment... Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 12:13 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 12:13

Revelation 19:5 - Then a voice came from the throne, saying: “Praise our God, all you his servants, you who fear ... Click to read the verse Revelation 19:5 Click to read the verse Revelation 19:5

Malachi 4:2 - But for you who revere my name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its rays. An... Click to read the verse Malachi 4:2 Click to read the verse Malachi 4:2

Psalms 147:11 - the Lord delights in those who fear him, who put their hope in his unfailing love. Click to read the verse Psalms 147:11 Click to read the verse Psalms 147:11

James 2:13 - because judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumph... Click to read the verse James 2:13 Click to read the verse James 2:13

Matthew 18:35 - “This is how my heavenly Father will treat each of you unless you forgive your brother from you... Click to read the verse Matthew 18:35 Click to read the verse Matthew 18:35

Ecclesiastes 8:12 - Although a wicked man commits a hundred crimes and still lives a long time, I know that it will... Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 8:12 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 8:12

Psalms 103:11 - For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his love for those who fear him; Click to read the verse Psalms 103:11 Click to read the verse Psalms 103:11

Revelation 15:4 - Who will not fear you, O Lord, and bring glory to your name? For you alone are holy. All nation... Click to read the verse Revelation 15:4 Click to read the verse Revelation 15:4

Nehemiah 7:2 - I put in charge of Jerusalem my brother Hanani, along with Hananiah the commander of the citade... Click to read the verse Nehemiah 7:2 Click to read the verse Nehemiah 7:2

1 Kings 18:3 - and Ahab had summoned Obadiah, who was in charge of his palace. (Obadiah was a devout believer ... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 18:3 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 18:3

Nehemiah 10:31 - “When the neighboring peoples bring merchandise or grain to sell on the Sabbath, we will not bu... Click to read the verse Nehemiah 10:31 Click to read the verse Nehemiah 10:31

Isaiah 50:1 - Israel’s Sin and the Servant’s Obedience This is what the Lord says: “Where is your mother’s ce... Click to read the verse Isaiah 50:1 Click to read the verse Isaiah 50:1

Exodus 22:25 - “If you lend money to one of my people among you who is needy, do not be like a moneylender; ch... Click to read the verse Exodus 22:25 Click to read the verse Exodus 22:25

Nehemiah 5:2-5 - Some were saying, “We and our sons and daughters are numerous; in order for us to eat and stay ... Click to read the verse Nehemiah 5:2-5 Click to read the verse Nehemiah 5:2-5

Job 24:9 - The fatherless child is snatched from the breast; the infant of the poor is seized for a debt. Click to read the verse Job 24:9 Click to read the verse Job 24:9

Proverbs 22:27 - if you lack the means to pay, your very bed will be snatched from under you. Click to read the verse Proverbs 22:27 Click to read the verse Proverbs 22:27

Leviticus 25:39 - “‘If one of your countrymen becomes poor among you and sells himself to you, do not make him wo... Click to read the verse Leviticus 25:39 Click to read the verse Leviticus 25:39

Jeremiah 34:14 - ‘Every seventh year each of you must free any fellow Hebrew who has sold himself to you. After ... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 34:14 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 34:14

Leviticus 25:48 - he retains the right of redemption after he has sold himself. One of his relatives may redeem him: Click to read the verse Leviticus 25:48 Click to read the verse Leviticus 25:48

Malachi 3:16 - Then those who feared the Lord talked with each other, and the Lord listened and heard. A scrol... Click to read the verse Malachi 3:16 Click to read the verse Malachi 3:16

Proverbs 22:7 - The rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender. Click to read the verse Proverbs 22:7 Click to read the verse Proverbs 22:7

Matthew 18:30 - “But he refused. Instead, he went off and had the man thrown into prison until he could pay the... Click to read the verse Matthew 18:30 Click to read the verse Matthew 18:30

Leviticus 25:39-41 - “‘If one of your countrymen becomes poor among you and sells himself to you, do not make him wo... Click to read the verse Leviticus 25:39-41 Click to read the verse Leviticus 25:39-41

Acts 13:26 - “Brothers, children of Abraham, and you God-fearing Gentiles, it is to us that this message of ... Click to read the verse Acts 13:26 Click to read the verse Acts 13:26

1 Samuel 22:2 - All those who were in distress or in debt or discontented gathered around him, and he became th... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 22:2 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 22:2

Ruth 1:3 - Now Elimelech, Naomi’s husband, died, and she was left with her two sons. Click to read the verse Ruth 1:3 Click to read the verse Ruth 1:3

2 Kings 9:1 - Jehu Anointed King of Israel The prophet Elisha summoned a man from the company of the prophets... Click to read the verse 2 Kings 9:1 Click to read the verse 2 Kings 9:1

2 Kings 2:3 - The company of the prophets at Bethel came out to Elisha and asked, “Do you know that the Lord ... Click to read the verse 2 Kings 2:3 Click to read the verse 2 Kings 2:3

2 Kings 6:1 - An Axhead Floats The company of the prophets said to Elisha, “Look, the place where we meet wit... Click to read the verse 2 Kings 6:1 Click to read the verse 2 Kings 6:1

2 Kings 2:5 - The company of the prophets at Jericho went up to Elisha and asked him, “Do you know that the L... Click to read the verse 2 Kings 2:5 Click to read the verse 2 Kings 2:5

Psalms 115:13 - he will bless those who fear the Lord— small and great alike. Click to read the verse Psalms 115:13 Click to read the verse Psalms 115:13

1 Kings 20:35 - A Prophet Condemns Ahab By the word of the Lord one of the sons of the prophets said to his com... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 20:35 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 20:35

Zechariah 11:5 - Their buyers slaughter them and go unpunished. Those who sell them say, ‘Praise the Lord, I am ... Click to read the verse Zechariah 11:5 Click to read the verse Zechariah 11:5