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Shunammite The

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Shu'nammite, The. That is, the native of Shunem, is applied to two persons: Abishag, the nurse of King David, 1 Kings 1:3; 1 Kings 1:15; 1 Kings 2:17; 1 Kings 2:21-22, and the nameless hostess of Elisha. 2 Kings 4:12; 2 Kings 4:25; 2 Kings 4:36.

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Smith, William, Dr. Entry for 'Shunammite The'. Smith's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​sbd/​s/shunammite-the.html. 1901.
 
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