2 Kings 4:11

11 One day Elisha came to visit there, and he went into the upper room to lie down.

2 Kings 4:11 Meaning and Commentary

2 Kings 4:11

And it fell on a day that he came thither
As he had been wont to do:

and he turned into the chamber;
built for him, and to which he was directed:

and lay there;
all night, and which no doubt was frequently repeated by him, he accepting of the kindness of his host.

2 Kings 4:11 In-Context

9 She said to her husband, "I can see that this is a holy man of God who keeps stopping at our place.

10 Please, let's build him a little room on the roof. We'll put a bed and a table in it for him, and a stool and a candlestick. Then, whenever he comes to visit us, he can stay there."

11 One day Elisha came to visit there, and he went into the upper room to lie down.

12 He said to Geichazi his servant, "Call this Shunamit." He called her; and when she arrived,

13 he said to him, "Tell her this: 'You have shown us so much hospitality! What can I do to show my appreciation? Do you want me to say anything to the king for you? or to the commander of the army?" She answered, "I'm happy living as I do, among my own people."