2 Kings 4:9

Translations

Modern

Then the woman said to her husband, “Behold, now I know that the one who often comes our way is a holy man of God.

Traditional

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

Literal

And she said to her husband, “Behold now, I know that he is a holy man of God who passes by us continually.

Latin

Quæ dixit ad virum suum: Animadverto quod vir Dei sanctus est iste, qui transit per nos frequenter.

Original

Hebrew

English

Then the woman said to her husband, “Behold, now I know that the one who often comes our way is a holy man of God.

Notes

2 Kings 4:9–10

The Shunemite woman knew Elisha was a true prophet, a holy man of God. She wanted to offer him hospitality during his travels (see Isaiah 58:7; Hebrews 13:2; 3 John 1:5).
She provided a small room on the roof, accessible by an outside stairway, ensuring privacy for both Elisha and his hosts.

2 Kings 4:8–37

Elisha's interactions with the woman from Shunem are shown in two similar parts (2 Kings 4:8–20, 21–37). Shunem was a border town in the land given to the tribe of Issachar (Joshua 19:18).

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Elijah Elisha

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