2 Kings 4:8-10
Christian Standard Bible
The Shunammite Woman’s Hospitality
8 One day Elisha went to Shunem.(A) A prominent woman who lived there persuaded him to eat some food. So whenever he passed by, he stopped there to eat.(B) 9 Then she said to her husband, “I know that the one who often passes by here is a holy man of God, 10 so let’s make a small, walled-in upper room and put a bed, a table, a chair, and a lamp there for him. Whenever he comes, he can stay there.”(C)
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2 Kings 4:8-10
International Standard Version
The Hospitality of a Woman from Shunem
8 Some time later, Elisha went to Shunem,[a] where he met a prominent and wealthy[b] woman who persuaded him to have a meal with her. As a result, whenever he was in the area, he stopped by to eat with her. 9 So she had a talk with her husband. “Look here! I’ve learned that this is a holy and godly man[c] who comes by here on a regular basis. 10 Now then, let’s build a small upper room and put a bed in it for him there, along with a table, a chair, and a lamp stand. That way, when he comes to visit, he can rest[d] there.”
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- 2 Kings 4:8 I.e. a town in the territory belonging to Issachar
- 2 Kings 4:8 Lit. strong
- 2 Kings 4:9 Or a holy man of God
- 2 Kings 4:10 Or can turn in
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