Translations
Modern
At the end of seven years, when the woman returned from the land of the Philistines, she went to the king to appeal for her house and her land.
Traditional
And it came to pass at the seven years’ end, that the woman returned out of the land of the Philistines: and she went forth to cry unto the king for her house and for her land.
Literal
And it came to pass at the end of seven years that the woman returned from the land of the Philistines, and she went to make an appeal to the king on behalf of her house and on behalf her field.
Latin
Cumque finiti essent anni septem, reversa est mulier de terra Philisthiim: et egressa est ut interpellaret regem pro domo sua, et pro agris suis.
Original
Hebrew
English
At the end of seven years, when the woman returned from the land of the Philistines, she went to the king to appeal for her house and her land.
Notes
appeal for her house and her land: Her property might have been held in trust or taken away.
Events
Places
Philistia: An ancient people and region in Canaan
Glossary
Topics
Elisha: Causes the King to Restore the Property of the Hospitable Shunammite Woman Elisha: Prophecies of Seven Years of Famine in the Land of Canaan Judge: Kings and Other Rulers As King: Acts As Judge Land: Rights In, Alienated Petition: Jehoram Property in Real Estate by Absence