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It fell on a day, that he came there, and he turned into the chamber and lay there.
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The Simplicity of Service
Commentators note that Elisha's stay was not a one-time event but a regular occurrence. The verse simply states that he arrived and used the room prepared for him. This highlights the consistent, unassuming nature of the Shunammite's hospitality and Elisha's humble acceptance of it, forming a relationship of trust and service.
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2 Kings
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19th Century
Anglican
And it fell on a day. — See Note on 2 Kings 4:8.
Chamber. —Upper chamber.
Baptist
And she said to her husband, See now, I perceive that this is a holy man of God, who passes by us continually. Let us make a little chamber, pl…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And it fell on a day that he came thither As he had been accustomed to do:
and he turned into the…
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Presbyterian
Elisha was well thought of by the king of Israel for his recent services; a good man can take as much pleasure in serving others as in raising hims…
