‏ 2 Kings 4:8

The Shunammite's Hospitality.

This passage tells the story of a kind and generous woman from Shunem who showed great hospitality to Elisha. God rewarded her kindness by granting her a miraculous blessing—a son, even though she had been childless for many years. This story reminds us that God honors those who honor His servants and that He can do the impossible for those who trust Him.

v. 8: Elisha often traveled through Shunem, a city in Issachar. A wealthy woman there saw him passing by and insisted he stay for a meal. Though Elisha was humble and reluctant at first, she persuaded him to accept her hospitality. After this, whenever he passed through, he would stop at her house for food . Her generosity and kindness were evident, and she saw an opportunity to bless a man of God.

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