The answer is: Daughter

Mark 5:22-23

In Mark 5, we meet the desperate father, Jairus, a synagogue leader in Capernaum, whose daughter lay at death's door. Picture the scene: pressure everywhere. Crowd buzzing with gossip, healing all around, and Jairus racing against time and despair. His faith in Jesus — a radical and peaceful figure of that time — surely wasn’t common among synagogue leaders, which adds to the drama. His trust led him to fall at Jesus' feet, imploring for help, showcasing a profound humility that’s truly heartwarming.

Now, what's fascinating here is the context both socially and culturally. The synagogue was a center of respect and authority; imagine the gossip swirling when Jairus — a figure of staunch tradition — went to a wandering teacher for help. It shatters conventional barriers, doesn’t it? Interestingly, the event surrounding the healing not only emphasizes Jesus' authority over illness but also echoes tales from the Hebrew Bible, such as the raising of the widow's son in Shunem by Elisha (2 Kings 4). Both times, a parent is distraught over a dying child, and a prophet intervenes.

This connection might suggest continuity in the divine mission of compassion and restoration throughout scripture — a legacy to celebrate. Ultimately, when Jesus raises Jairus' daughter, it's not solely a physical healing; it's new life and hope bursting forth in the face of death, echoing themes of resurrection that reverberate throughout the Bible and touch our lives today, lending a warm heartbeat to ancient stories.