And it fell on a day, that he came thither, and he turned into the chamber, and lay there.
One day when he came there, he went into the room and rested there.
This verse shows Elisha accepting the hospitality of the Shunammite woman by using the special room she had prepared for him.
📚 Historical Context
In the historical context of ancient Israel during the 9th century BC, Elisha was a prophet who succeeded Elijah and traveled to perform miracles and deliver God's messages. A wealthy woman from the town of Shunem recognized Elisha as a holy man and, out of respect and hospitality, prepared a simple room in her home for his use during his visits. This verse describes Elisha arriving at that room and resting there, setting the stage for the miraculous events that follow in the narrative.
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