1 Kings 17:21

And he stretched himself upon the child three times, and cried unto the Lord, and said, O Lord my God, I pray thee, let this child’s soul come into him again.

Cross-reference

2 Kings 4:33-35 records Elisha performing the same action of stretching over a child to raise him, mirroring Elijah's miracle.

Acts 9:40 Parallel

Acts 9:40 shows Peter raising Tabitha by prayer, a resurrection miracle that echoes Elijah's raising of the widow's son.

2 Kings 4:34 describes Elisha stretching himself upon the child in the same manner as Elijah, directly paralleling the action.

Luke 8:55 Parallel

Luke 8:55 records Jesus raising Jairus' daughter, another resurrection that parallels Elijah's raising of the widow's son.

John 11:43 Parallel

In John 11:43, Jesus calls Lazarus from the tomb — both demonstrate divine power over death, but Jesus commands directly while Elijah prays.

Acts 20:10 Parallel

In Acts 20:10, Paul falls on Eutychus and embraces him — mirroring Elijah's physical contact to restore life.

Hebrews 11:19 speaks of Abraham's faith that God could raise the dead, providing theological background for resurrection power seen in Elijah's miracle.