Shunammite, The

Shunammite, The,

i.e. the native of Shunem , is applied to two persons: Abishag, the nurse of King David, ( 1 Kings 1:3 1 Kings 1:15 ; 1 Kings 2:17 1 Kings 2:21 1 Kings 2:22 ) and the nameless hostess of Elisha. ( 2 Kings 4:12 2 Kings 4:25 ; 36 )


Bibliography Information

Smith, William, Dr. "Entry for 'Shunammite, The,'". "Smith's Bible Dictionary". . 1901.