He went in by himself and closed the door. Then he prayed to the Lord.

So she left him and closed the door behind her and her sons. As they were bringing the containers to her, she was pouring the olive oil.

She went up and laid him down on the prophet’s bed. She shut the door behind her and left.

Go and close the door behind you and your sons. Pour the olive oil into all the containers; set aside each one when you have filled it.”

Now Elisha was sitting in his house with the community leaders. The king sent a messenger on ahead, but before he arrived, Elisha said to the leaders, “Do you realize this assassin intends to cut off my head?” Look, when the messenger arrives, shut the door and lean against it. His master will certainly be right behind him.”