2 Kings 4:9

9 She said to her husband, "Look, I know that he is a holy man of God and he passes by regularly.

2 Kings 4:9 Meaning and Commentary

2 Kings 4:9

And she said unto her husband
Not being willing to do any thing without his leave and consent:

behold now, I perceive that this is an holy man of God which passeth by
us continually:
and calls here frequently: this she perceived by his discourse and conversation; and by his carriage and behaviour he appeared to be a prophet, and one very eminent for holiness and religion.

2 Kings 4:9 In-Context

7 and she reported this to the man of God. He said, "Go! Sell the oil and pay your debts. You and your sons can live on what remains."

8 One day Elisha went to Shunem. A rich woman lived there. She urged him to eat something, so whenever he passed by, he would stop in to eat some food.

9 She said to her husband, "Look, I know that he is a holy man of God and he passes by regularly.

10 Let's make a small room on the roof. We'll set up a bed, a table, a chair, and a lamp for him there. Then when he comes to us, he can stay there."

11 So one day Elisha came there, headed to the room on the roof, and lay down.