2 Kings 4:9

9 And she said to her husband, “Behold now, I know that this is a holy ¹man of God who is continually passing our way.

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 She came and told the man of God, and he said, “Go, sell the oil and pay your debts, and you and your sons can live on the rest. ”

8 One day Elisha went on to Shunem, where a wealthy woman lived, who urged him to eat some food. So whenever he passed that way, he would turn in there to eat food.

9 And she said to her husband, “Behold now, I know that this is a holy man of God who is continually passing our way.

10 Let us make a small room on the roof with walls and put there for him a bed, a table, a chair, and a lamp, so that whenever he comes to us, he can go in there. ”

11 One day he came there, and he turned into the chamber and rested there.

Cross References

• 1. 4:9 [See ver. 7 above]