What unusual event occurred when a dead man was thrown into Elisha's tomb?
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Correct answer: The dead man revived when he touched Elisha's bones
Even after his death, God's power was evident through Elisha. In 2 Kings 13, a body was hastily thrown into Elisha's grave to avoid Moabite raiders; when the body touched Elisha's bones, the man revived and stood up.
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