How many people are mentioned in the Old Testament as having been raised from the dead?

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How many people are mentioned in the Old Testament as having been raised from the dead?

Three individuals are described as being raised from the dead in the Old Testament. First, Elijah revives the widow of Zarephath’s son (1 Kings 17). Then Elisha restores life to the Shunammite woman’s son (2 Kings 4). Finally, a dead man is brought back to life when his body touches the bones of Elisha in the tomb (2 Kings 13:21). Taken together, these are the explicit resurrection narratives in the Old Testament, so the correct count is three.

Three individuals are described as being raised from the dead in the Old Testament. First, Elijah revives the widow of Zarephath’s son (1 Kings 17). Then Elisha restores life to the Shunammite woman’s son (2 Kings 4). Finally, a dead man is brought back to life when his body touches the bones of Elisha in the tomb (2 Kings 13:21). Taken together, these are the explicit resurrection narratives in the Old Testament, so the correct count is three.

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