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2 Kings 4:6-8
International Standard Version
2 Kings 4:6-8
International Standard Version
6 When the last of[a] the vessels had been filled, she told her son, “Bring me another pot!”
But he replied, “There isn’t even one pot left.” Then the oil stopped flowing. 7 After this, she went and told the man of God what had happened.[b] So he said, “Go sell the oil, pay your debt, and you and your children will be able to live on the proceeds.”
The Hospitality of a Woman from Shunem
8 Some time later, Elisha went to Shunem,[c] where he met a prominent and wealthy[d] woman who persuaded him to have a meal with her. As a result, whenever he was in the area, he stopped by to eat with her.
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- 2 Kings 4:6 The Heb. lacks last of
- 2 Kings 4:7 The Heb. lacks what had happened
- 2 Kings 4:8 I.e. a town in the territory belonging to Issachar
- 2 Kings 4:8 Lit. strong
2 Kings 4:6-8
New International Version
2 Kings 4:6-8
New International Version
6 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.
7 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
8 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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