Parallel Verses
NET Bible
One day Elisha traveled to Shunem, where a prominent woman lived. She insisted that he stop for a meal. So whenever he was passing through, he would stop in there for a meal.
New American Standard Bible
Now there came a day when Elisha passed over to
King James Version
And it fell on a day, that Elisha passed to Shunem, where was a great woman; and she constrained him to eat bread. And so it was, that as oft as he passed by, he turned in thither to eat bread.
Holman Bible
One day Elisha went to Shunem.
International Standard Version
Some time later, Elisha went to Shunem, where he met a prominent and wealthy 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.
A Conservative Version
And it fell on a day that Elisha passed to Shunem where there was a prominent woman. And she constrained him to eat bread. And so it was, that as often as he passed by he turned in there to eat bread.
American Standard Version
And it fell on a day, that Elisha passed to Shunem, where was a great woman; and she constrained him to eat bread. And so it was, that as oft as he passed by, he turned in thither to eat bread.
Amplified
Now there came a day when Elisha went over to Shunem, where there was a prominent and influential woman, and she persuaded him to eat a meal. Afterward, whenever he passed by, he stopped there for a meal.
Bible in Basic English
Now there came a day when Elisha went to Shunem, and there was a woman of high position living there, who made him come in and have a meal with her. And after that, every time he went by, he went into her house for a meal.
Darby Translation
And it came to pass on a day, that Elisha passed to Shunem, where was a wealthy woman; and she constrained him to eat bread. And so it was, that as oft as he passed by, he turned in thither to eat bread.
Julia Smith Translation
And it will be the day, and Elisha will pass through to Shunem, and a great woman there; and she will lay hold on him to eat bread. And it will be as often as he passed by, he will turn aside there to eat bread.
King James 2000
And it fell on a day, that Elisha passed to Shunem, where there was a wealthy woman; and she urged him to eat some food. And so it was, that as often as he passed by, he turned in there to eat some food.
Lexham Expanded Bible
It happened one day that Elisha passed through to Shunem where there [was] a wealthy woman, and she urged him to eat bread; so it happened each time he passed through, he would stop there to eat.
Modern King James verseion
And the day came when Elisha passed over to Shunem. And a great woman was there. And she laid hold on him to eat bread. And it happened, as often as he passed by, he turned in there to eat bread.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And it fell on a day, that Elisha came to Shunem, where was a rich woman that took him in for to eat bread. And as oft as he came that way, he turned in thither to eat bread.
New Heart English Bible
It fell on a day, that Elisha passed to Shunem, where there was a prominent woman; and she persuaded him to eat bread. So it was, that as often as he passed by, he turned in there to eat bread.
The Emphasized Bible
And so it was, on a day, that Elisha passed over unto Shunem, where was a woman of position, and she constrained him to eat bread, - and so it came about, whensoever he passed that way, that he turned aside thither, to eat bread.
Webster
And it fell on a day, that Elisha passed to Shunem, where was a distinguished woman; and she constrained him to eat bread. And so it was, that as oft as he passed by, he turned in thither to eat bread.
World English Bible
It fell on a day, that Elisha passed to Shunem, where there was a prominent woman; and she persuaded him to eat bread. So it was, that as often as he passed by, he turned in there to eat bread.
Youngs Literal Translation
And the day cometh that Elisha passeth over unto Shunem, and there is a great woman, and she layeth hold on him to eat bread, and it cometh to pass, at the time of his passing over, he turneth aside thither to eat bread,
Themes
Christian ministers » Hospitality to » The shunammite woman to elisha
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Riches » Examples of saints possessing » Shunammite
Shunammite » A woman who gave hospitality to elisha, and whose son he raised to life
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Women » Good » The shunammite woman, who gave hospitality to elisha
Interlinear
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References
Word Count of 20 Translations in 2 Kings 4:8
Verse Info
Context Readings
Elisha At Shunem
7 She went and told the prophet. He said, "Go, sell the olive oil. Repay your creditor, and then you and your sons can live off the rest of the profit." 8 One day Elisha traveled to Shunem, where a prominent woman lived. She insisted that he stop for a meal. So whenever he was passing through, he would stop in there for a meal. 9 She said to her husband, "Look, I'm sure that the man who regularly passes through here is a very special prophet.
Phrases
Cross References
Joshua 19:18
Their assigned land included Jezreel, Kesulloth, Shunem,
2 Samuel 19:32
But Barzillai was very old -- eighty years old, in fact -- and he had taken care of the king when he stayed in Mahanaim, for he was a very rich man.
Genesis 19:3
But he urged them persistently, so they turned aside with him and entered his house. He prepared a feast for them, including bread baked without yeast, and they ate.
Judges 19:20
The old man said, "Everything is just fine! I will take care of all your needs. But don't spend the night in the town square."
1 Samuel 28:4
The Philistines assembled; they came and camped at Shunem. Saul mustered all Israel and camped at Gilboa.
1 Kings 1:3
So they looked through all Israel for a beautiful young woman and found Abishag, a Shunammite, and brought her to the king.
2 Kings 4:11-12
One day Elisha came for a visit; he went into the upper room and rested.
2 Kings 4:18
The boy grew and one day he went out to see his father who was with the harvest workers.
Job 1:3
His possessions included 7,000 sheep, 3,000 camels, 500 yoke of oxen, and 500 female donkeys; in addition he had a very great household. Thus he was the greatest of all the people in the east.
Job 32:9
It is not the aged who are wise, nor old men who understand what is right.
Proverbs 7:21
She persuaded him with persuasive words; with her smooth talk she compelled him.
Luke 1:15
for he will be great in the sight of the Lord. He must never drink wine or strong drink, and he will be filled with the Holy Spirit, even before his birth.
Luke 14:23
So the master said to his slave, 'Go out to the highways and country roads and urge people to come in, so that my house will be filled.
Luke 24:29
but they urged him, "Stay with us, because it is getting toward evening and the day is almost done." So he went in to stay with them.
Acts 16:15
After she and her household were baptized, she urged us, "If you consider me to be a believer in the Lord, come and stay in my house." And she persuaded us.