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2 Kings 4:17

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The woman conceived, and bore a son at that season, when the time came round, as Elisha had said to her.

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Map of Palestine (The Holy Land)A general map of Palestine showing towns and regions across the Holy Land.
The Kingdoms of Israel and JudahThe divided monarchy, showing the northern kingdom of Israel and the southern kingdom of Judah.

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Shunem was a village in the Jezreel Valley, where the hospitable woman lived and, as Elisha had promised, bore a son

Places in this passage

2 Kings 4:17 mentions Mount Carmel and Shunem.

Mount Carmel · Chadner
Shunem · NaVisitor

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