Matthew Poole and continuators on 2 Kings 4:35

35 Then he returned and walked in the house to and fro , and went up and stretched himself upon him : and the child neesed seven times, and the child opened his eyes .

He changeth his postures for his own necessary refreshment, and walked to and fro, exercising his mind in Prayer to God, and Faith, for the accomplishment of this work.

Repeating his former actions, to teach us not to be discouraged in our Prayers if we be not speedily answered, but to wait with patience, and continue, and be instant in Prayer, till we obtain what we seek for.

So the work begun in the former Verse is here perfected. Although Miracles were for the most part done in an instant, yet sometimes they were done by degrees, as here, and 1 King. 18. 44, 45. Mark 8. 24, 25.

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