Shunammite

Shunammite (Shoo´nuh-mit)

A native of the town of Shunem. 1 Abishag, who nursed David in his old age (1Kgs 1:3). 2 A woman whose dead son was revived by Elisha (2Kgs 4:8-37).

1Kgs 1:3

3So they searched for a beautiful girl throughout all the territory of Israel, and found Abishag the Shunammite, and brought her to the king.

2Kgs 4:8-37

Elisha Raises the Shunammite's Son
8One day Elisha was passing through Shunem, where a wealthy woman lived, who urged him to have a meal. So whenever he passed ... View more

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