Verse 1
THE SHUNAMMITE WOMAN AGAIN, 2 Kings 8:1-6.
1. The woman, whose son he had restored The wealthy woman of Shunem. See 2 Kings 4:8-27. This narrative shows other ways, besides the ones already recorded, in which Elisha proved a blessing to this woman. He advises her to go and sojourn in a foreign land during the coming famine, and after her return the influence of his former miracles for her is instrumental in the recovery of her lost possessions.
The Lord hath called for a famine “Famines do not come by chance, but they are messengers whom the Lord calls, and whom he sends to call his people to repentance.” Wordsworth.
Seven years A famine terrible by reason of its long continuance; just twice the duration of the drought foretold by Elijah in the days of Ahab. 1 Kings 17:1. Compare Luke 4:25. This famine was quite probably identical with the dearth mentioned 2 Kings 4:38.
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