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
Then the young men who attended the king suggested, "Let beautiful young virgins be sought for the king.

Abishag

1 Kings 2:17
Then he asked her, "Please talk to King Solomon for me, since he won't refuse you. Ask him to give me Abishag the Shunammite as a wife."

Shunammite

Joshua 19:18
The territorial allotment included Jezreel, Chesulloth, Shunem,
1 Samuel 28:4
The Philistines assembled, moved out, and camped at Shunem, while Saul assembled all Israel and camped at Gilboa.
2 Kings 4:8
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.

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