I've been told there are examples of praying for the dead found in the OT - I don't have the verses on hand that may support this practice but I wanted to throw it out and see if anyone can explain:

-are there examples of praying for the dead by God's people in the OT?
-why was this done?
-would this practice continue A.D.?

thanks!


The mercy of God is necessary not only when a person repents, but even to lead him to repent, Augustine