2 Kings 4:8 · KJV

"And it fell on a day, that Elisha passed to Shunem, where was a great woman; and she constrained him to eat bread. And so it was, that as oft as he passed by, he turned in thither to eat bread."

King James Version

Passage Context

⁶And it came to pass, when the vessels were full, that she said unto her son, Bring me yet a vessel. And he said unto her, There is not a vessel more. And the oil stayed.

⁷Then she came and told the man of God. And he said, Go, sell the oil, and pay thy debt, and live thou and thy children of the rest.

⁸And it fell on a day, that Elisha passed to Shunem, where was a great woman; and she constrained him to eat bread. And so it was, that as oft as he passed by, he turned in thither to eat bread.

⁹And she said unto her husband, Behold now, I perceive that this is an holy man of God, which passeth by us continually.

¹⁰Let us make a little chamber, I pray thee, on the wall; and let us set for him there a bed, and a table, and a stool, and a candlestick: and it shall be, when he cometh to us, that he shall turn in thither.

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Reflection Questions

How do you show hospitality to others?

What does it mean to you to be generous?

When have you felt blessed by someone's kindness?

Life Application

hospitality

Look for opportunities to invite someone into your home or share a meal, just as the woman of Shunem did.

community

Support local ministries or outreach programs that help those in need, reflecting the spirit of generosity.

People in This Verse

ElishaOT

The successor to Elijah, known for performing miracles and continuing Elijah's prophetic ministry.

First appearance: 1 Kings 19:16

Places in This Verse

Shunem

A town in the territory of Issachar, known for its fertile land and hospitality.

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