A person of Shunem (1 Kings 1:3; 2 Kings 4:12). The Syr. and Arab. read “Sulamite.”
Source:Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)Public domain
Concept
Shunammite
Key verses
Also in Smith's Bible Dictionary (1863)
i.e. the native of Shunem, is applied to two persons: Abishag, the nurse of King David, (1 Kings 1:3,15; 2:17,21,22) and the nameless hostess of Elisha. (2 Kings 4:12,25; 36)
Source: Smith’s Bible Dictionary (1863) · Public domain
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