Apparently, God allowed the boy’s illness to take its course, knowing that a resurrection ​ — the first one recorded in the Scriptures — ​ would take place and would give hope to future generations.
Ilmselt lasi Jumal poisi haigusel kulgeda, teades, et ta äratab tema üles ja saab selle kaudu anda lootust järeltulevatele põlvedele. Eelija anumise peale tõi Jehoova poisi ellu tagasi.