When they were full, she said to her son, “Bring me another container.”

But he replied, “There aren’t any more.” Then the oil stopped.

She went and told the man of God,(A) and he said, “Go sell the oil and pay your debt; you and your sons can live on the rest.”(B)

The Shunammite Woman’s Hospitality

One day Elisha went to Shunem.(C) A prominent woman who lived there persuaded him to eat some food. So whenever he passed by, he stopped there to eat.(D)

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When all the jars were full, she said to her son, “Bring me another one.”

But he replied, “There is not a jar left.” Then the oil stopped flowing.

She went and told the man of God,(A) and he said, “Go, sell the oil and pay your debts. You and your sons can live on what is left.”

The Shunammite’s Son Restored to Life

One day Elisha went to Shunem.(B) And a well-to-do woman was there, who urged him to stay for a meal. So whenever he came by, he stopped there to eat.

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