People brought back to life in Bible
The Bible records several specific individuals who were brought back to life through the power of God, prophets, Jesus, and the apostles . Old Testament Resurrections The Widow’s Son at Zarephath : Raised by the prophet Elijah (1 Kings 17:17–24). The Shunammite Woman’s Son : Raised by the prophet Elisha (2 Kings 4:32–37). An Unnamed Man in Elisha’s Tomb : A dead man came back to life when his body touched Elisha’s bones (2 Kings 13:20–21). Theological commentaries, such as the Enduring Word Commentary , highlight several critical lessons from this event: A Final Stamp on Elisha’s Ministry: Before Elisha's mentor, Elijah, was taken to heaven, Elisha famously asked for a "double portion" of Elijah's prophetic spirit. Elijah performed 14 recorded miracles in Scripture. Up until his death, Elisha had performed 27. This final, posthumous miracle brought Elisha's total to 28—exactly double that of Elijah, proving God faithfully fulfilled Elisha's lifelong reque...