Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

So they sought for a fair damsel throughout all the coasts of Israel, and found Abishag a Shunammite, and brought her to the king.

Abishag

Bible References

So

Esther 2:2
The king’s personal attendants suggested, “Let a search be made for beautiful young women for the king.

Abishag

1 Kings 2:17
He replied, “Please speak to King Solomon since he won’t turn you down. Let him give me Abishag the Shunammite as a wife.”

Shunammite

Joshua 19:18
Their territory went to Jezreel, and included Chesulloth, Shunem,
1 Samuel 28:4
The Philistines came together and camped at Shunem. So Saul gathered all Israel, and they camped at Gilboa.
2 Kings 4:8
One day Elisha went to Shunem. A prominent woman who lived there persuaded him to eat some food. So whenever he passed by, he stopped there to eat.

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