And he said unto him, Say now unto her, Behold, thou hast been careful for us with all this care; what is to be done for thee? wouldest thou be spoken for to the king, or to the captain of the host? And she answered, I dwell among mine own people.
Y él le dijo: 'Ahora dile a ella: Mira, nos has cuidado tan bien con toda esta atención. ¿Qué podemos hacer por ti? ¿Te gustaría que hable a tu favor al rey o al comandante del ejército?' Y ella respondió: 'Vivo en paz entre mi propia gente.'
La mujer sunamita rechazó cualquier favor político porque estaba contenta viviendo en paz con su comunidad.
📚 Contexto Histórico
In the biblical narrative of 2 Kings, Elisha the prophet was traveling and received hospitality from a wealthy woman in Shunem, who provided him with a room in her home. This act of kindness prompted Elisha to offer her a favor, such as speaking on her behalf to the king or the army commander, as a way to repay her generosity. However, she declined, explaining that she was content living among her own people, reflecting the cultural value of community and self-sufficiency in ancient Israel.
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