2 Kings 4:8
2 Kings · Old Testament · Chapter 4
“And it fell on a day, that Elisha passed to Shunem, where was a great woman; and she constrained him to eat bread. And so it was, that as oft as he passed by, he turned in thither to eat bread.”2 Kings 4:8
What Does 2 Kings 4:8 Mean?
2 Kings 4:8 is found in the book of 2 Kings, chapter 4, verse 8 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to 2 Kings 4:8 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Matthew 10:41“He that receiveth a prophet in the name of a prophet shall receive a prophet’s reward; and he that receiveth a righteous man in the name of a righteous man shall receive a righteous man’s reward.”Joshua 19:18“And their border was toward Jezreel, and Chesulloth, and Shunem,”Genesis 19:3“And he pressed upon them greatly; and they turned in unto him, and entered into his house; and he made them a feast, and did bake unleavened bread, and they did eat.”1 Kings 1:3“So they sought for a fair damsel throughout all the coasts of Israel, and found Abishag a Shunammite, and brought her to the king.”2 Kings 4:11“And it fell on a day, that he came thither, and he turned into the chamber, and lay there.”Job 1:3“His substance also was seven thousand sheep, and three thousand camels, and five hundred yoke of oxen, and five hundred she asses, and a very great household; so that this man was the greatest of all the men of the east.”Job 32:9“Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand judgment.”Luke 24:29“But they constrained him, saying, Abide with us: for it is toward evening, and the day is far spent. And he went in to tarry with them.”Genesis 38:1“And it came to pass at that time, that Judah went down from his brethren, and turned in to a certain Adullamite, whose name was Hirah.”Judges 19:20“And the old man said, Peace be with thee; howsoever let all thy wants lie upon me; only lodge not in the street.”1 Samuel 28:4“And the Philistines gathered themselves together, and came and pitched in Shunem: and Saul gathered all Israel together, and they pitched in Gilboa.”2 Samuel 19:32“Now Barzillai was a very aged man, even fourscore years old: and he had provided the king of sustenance while he lay at Mahanaim; for he was a very great man.”Proverbs 7:21“With her much fair speech she caused him to yield, with the flattering of her lips she forced him.”2 Kings 5:1“Now Naaman, captain of the host of the king of Syria, was a great man with his master, and honourable, because by him the LORD had given deliverance unto Syria: he was also a mighty man in valour, but he was a leper.”Luke 1:15“For he shall be great in the sight of the Lord, and shall drink neither wine nor strong drink; and he shall be filled with the Holy Ghost, even from his mother’s womb.”Acts 16:15“And when she was baptized, and her household, she besought us, saying, If ye have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come into my house, and abide there. And she constrained us.”1 Samuel 28:23“But he refused, and said, I will not eat. But his servants, together with the woman, compelled him; and he hearkened unto their voice. So he arose from the earth, and sat upon the bed.”2 Kings 4:18“And when the child was grown, it fell on a day, that he went out to his father to the reapers.”Psalms 107:39“Again, they are minished and brought low through oppression, affliction, and sorrow.”Matthew 25:17“And likewise he that had received two, he also gained other two.”
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