2 Kings 4:12 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And he said to Gehazi his servant, Call this Shunammite. And when he had called her, she stood before him.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And he said to his servant Gehazi, 'Go call this woman from Shunem.' So when Gehazi called her, she came and stood before Elisha.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The prophet Elisha is asking his servant to bring the generous Shunammite woman to him so he can speak with her directly.

📚 Historical Context

In the biblical narrative of 2 Kings, Elisha was a prophet in ancient Israel during the 9th century BC, known for his miracles and interactions with people in need. The Shunammite woman had previously shown great hospitality to Elisha by providing him a room in her home, which led to this moment where he seeks to speak with her. This verse depicts Elisha instructing his servant Gehazi to call her, highlighting the prophet's responsiveness to those who support God's work.

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