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Who was the shunamite woman?
A person who lived in the northern region of Shunem
Was shunem as in the Shunamite woman within the borders of old testament israel?
Yes absolutely! Not too far from Tiberias and Mount Carmel.
Where in the bible is the story of the lady adding a room to her house for the prophet?
The prophet was Elisha. The lady lived in Shunem, thus she was called a Shunammite. the story is found in II Kings 4:8-37
Where was the city of shunem?
The city of Shunem was located in ancient Israel, in the territory of the tribe of Issachar. It is mentioned in the Bible as the place where the prophet Elisha stayed with a woman who eventually bore a son. It has been identified with modern-day Sulam in northern Israel.
When was elisha the prophet born?
There is some evidence that he sojourned in Mt Carmel and Gilgal (SouthEast Samaria. He attended to the needs of the people between the two locations (70+ miles apart), as evidenced by his assisting the Shunammite woman in Shunem, 20 miles east of Mt Carmel, 50 miles northwest of Gilgal. JackL
Who was called the o shulamite maiden?
The Shulamite maiden is a character in the biblical Song of Solomon who is known for her beauty and love story with King Solomon. She is often referred to as the "fairest among women" in the poetry of the Song.
Did Mary Magdalene have brothers and sisters?
Traditionally, Mary Magdelene is identified with the Mary who had a brother, Lazarus; and a sister, Martha. The family lived in a place called Bethany. However, The Bible does not specify that this is the same Mary.Dr. S. S. Smalley, in his contribution to The New Bible Dictionary, edited by Dr. J. D. Douglas, maintains that John, in his Gospel "could not have been unaware of the real identity of the two Marys [of Magdala & of Bethany], or have been content to confuse the readers." He stated that there was "no justifcation" to saying that Mary Magdeline & Mary of Bethany were the same.Whereas Christ had cast seven demons out of Mary Magdalene, nothing indicates that she had or didn't have siblings. She was in the company of those who attended to Christ's burial & subsequently present at His resurrection.ANSWERSurnames like "of Nazareth", "the Baptist", "Bar Jonah", "Barabbas", "of Tarsus" etc., clearly indicated origins. "Mary of Bethany" is obviously a completely different person to Mary Magdalene or Mary of Migdol-Tyre which is the meaning of her name. Actually, Mary Magdalene is most likely the daughter of the Syro-Phoenician woman who asked Jesus to cast out a devil from her daughter. It seems the New Testament writers were embarrassed that a Phoenician woman was first to witness the Resurrection. The Romans and Greeks hated the Phoenicians so much that tempers would rise just by mentioning them. Phoenicians were held responsible for starting the Trojan war and the Romans had been terrified of them during the three Punic Wars. The Tyrians or Dorians, who fled the Assyrians, swarmed over Greece in the 7th century BC along with many Jewish or Ionian refugees (emigres). So Mary the Tyrian or Phoenician was not an ideal person to be the first to eye-witness the Resurrected Christ. Yet Jesus must have organised things to happen like that. This is the mystery. It is solved by recognising the connections with Elijah and Elisha's resurrections of the two Phoenician womens sons (in Shunem and Zarapeth). Just as they resurrected two Phoenician women's sons so the Son of God's resurrection was witnessed by a Phoenician woman's daughter. It is a fairly simple code to show the resurrection of Jesus is true.Mary Magdalene thus stands for the woman in the place where the bad news of the Garden of Eden (to Adam and his Eve) was rescinded, turned around (repented), over-turned etc. Just as the First Adam stood with his woman to hear the bad news resulting from the 'consumption' of the "Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil", so Jesus whom Paul described as the "Last Adam" stood with a woman to represent as it were the "Last Eve". The situation of Genesis 3 was paralleled by the situation recorded in the Gospels and quite deliberately so. Of course few people, even in churches, accept this sort of analysis because they do not accept the Creation Account of Genesis which demands we believe in a first man and first woman from whom we are all descended. We are not descended from Lucy the Chimp of Ethiopia in 1 million BC.One assumes on the basis of normal events that Mary Magdalene did have siblings. It's more unlikely that she was an 'only child' - but she might have been. There are more important things to consider.
Who is Mary Magdalene in Christianity?
She was Mary, probably of Magdala, in Galilee. That is the basic answer and the one we can initially draw from the Biblical text. However, a deeper dig into the text reveals that Solomon gave twenty cities to Hiram (I Kings 9:11). The Syrians believe they inherited these cities when, at times through history, Lebanon-Tyre and Syria (Biblical "Aram") were a merged entity. This lies behind some of the current tension on the Israeli-Syrian border. In Jesus' day, many Phoenicians were still living and trading in these cities. Magdala had no tower according to most archaeologists although there is some debate about this. There is a good reason why there was no tower at Magdala. Defensive turreted towers (from "Tyre" or "Tyrre") or the "Migdols" of the Hebrew language, were not necessary at Magdala on the shore of Lake Galilee. The commercial enterprise there was fresh-water fish in the lake for food. At Magdala, Tyrians or Phoenicians were not storing and protecting precious metals, jewels or textiles, employing (East India Company style, Robert Clive) soldiers and archers to protect the valuable merchandise from robbers. Gold, silver, diamonds, emeralds and other such-like precious commodities that Tyre (and Tarshish, the daughter of Tyre) normally trafficked were not stored at Magdala. The famous cedars of Lebanon, their sap used for embalming in Egypt's death industry and their wood used for construction and claddings for buildings, were traded down the Jordan-Dead Sea and Red Sea en route to Egypt. Along the way, myrrh and frankincense were purchased in Moab-Ammon (Jordan) and from orchardists on the terraced hills near Jerusalem for sale in Egypt.The historical relationship between Israel and Lebanon-Tyre-Byblos-Phoenicia was very complex and mostly fruitful and pleasant. During the era of Elijah and Elisha (circa 800 BC), the Israelites were ignoring their God "Jehovah". Thus God sent or commissioned Elijah and Elisha to two Phoenician cities: Zarepath-Sidon and Shunem-Israel (probably one Solomon gave to Hiram) when they had to flee Israelite kings (or Ahab and his wife Jezebel, anyway) who were trying to kill them. With Herod's father, i.e., "Herod the Great", having tried to kill Jesus and Herod ''Junior'' himself having executed John the Baptist, Jesus followed Elijah's and Elisha's examples eight centuries earlier and went to the region of Tyre and Sidon and met a Syro-Phoenician woman somewhere near Tyre. Elijah and Elisha had famously resurrected the dead sons of those two Phoenician women they had stayed with in 800 BC. Jesus cast out a demon from the Syro-Phoenician woman's daughter which was tantamount to restoring life to this woman (and her mother). The daughter, probably, was Mary Magdalene because Mark noted that Mary had been devil-possessed. A logical conclusion from this, although people have to decide if they believe these are the correct historical facts, is that just as two Jewish prophets ("Elijah and Elisha") fleeing the Israelite kings then resurrected the sons of two Phoenician women, i.e, two ''Magdalenes'' from Sidon and Shunem; so too a Jewish prophet (and "Son of God"), i.e., Jesus or Yeshua (as in El-yeshua = Elisha) resurrected and was first seen in the resurrected state by a Phoenician woman's daughter ("Mary the Magdalene"). Thus as far as "Christianity" is concerned, the Resurrection of Jesus is virtually proven by Jesus' deliberate appearance to this Phoenician woman; not to His own Mother as one might expect of a good obedient religious Jewish son; nor to any of His trusted disciples. It is simply too ridiculous to suggest the whole thing is a Jewish fable ("cunning or otherwise"). The '''Gospel''' records of the Death, Burial and Resurrection of Jesus must therefore be historical fact. That seems to be the only realistic conclusion one can take from the fact that a whole lot of Jewish people (at least 500 in I Corinthians 15:6) then risked life and limb to spread this message. However, plenty of people risk life and limb for many other causes. The virtually unbelievable idea that a Phoenician woman (Mary Magdalene) would be selected to be the first person to actually, or physically, witness the resurrected Jesus makes the event almost certainly to be true. It also means that as a Man described as "The Last Adam" (i.e., Jesus) stood in a garden with a woman (Mary Magdalene) whom we might describe as "The Last Eve", to receive GOOD NEWS, we are reminded that Adam and Eve had to listen to the awful message brought to them about the consequences of eating of the Tree of Good and Evil Knowledge or the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil (The tree of science and knowledge). Thus Christianity, through the Mary Magdalene enigma, gives a great and truly realistic hope, not absolute proof else where is faith, to those with faith living in a world obviously failing to improve and only getting far worse with all the science and knowledge we have now 6000 years after the Fall. The Bible's resurrection account especially with this enigmatic involvement of Mary the Magdalene gives great hope that Jesus is returning to take control and demonstrate the good government Isaiah 9:6-7 speaks of.To avoid deception, one should conclude with the note that Satan will attempt to land an imposter-christ (or antichrist, 666) on the world. That person will deceive people into believing that he is the Messiah of Israel. Using the powers of his father the "old serpent", Satan himself, this 'antichrist' whose name adds to six hundred and sixty six when transliterated into the Hebrew language from his 'latin-Roman' original, will rig world events to make it look like he has brought peace. Of course much, but not all, of the non-peace in the world today has some satanic ''influence'' behind it and that negative influence will be silenced for that deceptive purpose. It will be a very clever deception.AnswerMary Magdalene was the woman from whom Jesus had driven out seven demons. After that, she became a disciple (Luke 8:2) but was not one of the Twelve Disciples, eleven of whom would later become Apostles. Mary Magdalene is not the Mary that was the sister to Martha and Lazarus living in Bethany. Mary Magdalene was the first person to see Jesus at the empty tomb according to John 20:11-18.Mary Magdalene is described, both in the canonical New Testament and in the New Testament apocrypha, as a devoted disciple of Jesus. There is extra Biblical evidence that she became a missionary to Tarshish (Spain, Britain), quite possibly with Joseph of Arimathea. If they had married, a possibility, their travels may have provided the basis of legends that "Joseph and Mary" travelled to England. But that, if at all true, would have been these two people not Jesus Mother and Father-in-law Joseph.
What were the important events of Elisha's life?
Elisha was a prophet in the Old Testament who succeeded Elijah. Some important events in his life include asking for and receiving a double portion of Elijah's spirit, performing miracles like healing the sick and multiplying food, and anointing Jehu as king of Israel. Elisha's ministry was marked by his faithfulness to God and his dedication to serving Him.
Who was the Witch of Endor?
The Witch of Endor is a figure from the Bible, specifically in the Book of Samuel. She was a medium who King Saul consulted to summon the spirit of the deceased prophet Samuel. The encounter is a famous story in biblical lore.
What book and chapter in the bible is the witch at Endor is mentioned?
It is found in First Samuel Chapter 28:-1Sa 28:3 Now Samuel was dead, and all Israel had lamented him, and buried him in Ramah, even in his own city. And Saul had put away those that had familiar spirits, and the wizards, out of the land.1Sa 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.1Sa 28:5 And when Saul saw the host of the Philistines, he was afraid, and his heart greatly trembled.1Sa 28:6 And when Saul enquired of the LORD, the LORD answered him not, neither by dreams, nor by Urim, nor by prophets.1Sa 28:7 Then said Saul unto his servants, Seek me a woman that hath a familiar spirit, that I may go to her, and enquire of her. And his servants said to him, Behold, there is a woman that hath a familiar spirit at Endor.1Sa 28:8 And Saul disguised himself, and put on other raiment, and he went, and two men with him, and they came to the woman by night: and he said, I pray thee, divine unto me by the familiar spirit, and bring me him up, whom I shall name unto thee.1Sa 28:9 And the woman said unto him, Behold, thou knowest what Saul hath done, how he hath cut off those that have familiar spirits, and the wizards, out of the land: wherefore then layest thou a snare for my life, to cause me to die?1Sa 28:10 And Saul sware to her by the LORD, saying, As the LORD liveth, there shall no punishment happen to thee for this thing.1Sa 28:11 Then said the woman, Whom shall I bring up unto thee? And he said, Bring me up Samuel.1Sa 28:12 And when the woman saw Samuel, she cried with a loud voice: and the woman spake to Saul, saying, Why hast thou deceived me? for thou art Saul.1Sa 28:13 And the king said unto her, Be not afraid: for what sawest thou? And the woman said unto Saul, I saw gods ascending out of the earth.1Sa 28:14 And he said unto her, What form is he of? And she said, An old man cometh up; and he is covered with a mantle. And Saul perceived that it was Samuel, and he stooped with his face to the ground, and bowed himself.1Sa 28:15 And Samuel said to Saul, Why hast thou disquieted me, to bring me up? And Saul answered, I am sore distressed; for the Philistines make war against me, and God is departed from me, and answereth me no more, neither by prophets, nor by dreams: therefore I have called thee, that thou mayest make known unto me what I shall do.1Sa 28:16 Then said Samuel, Wherefore then dost thou ask of me, seeing the LORD is departed from thee, and is become thine enemy?1Sa 28:17 And the LORD hath done to him, as he spake by me: for the LORD hath rent the kingdom out of thine hand, and given it to thy neighbour, even to David:1Sa 28:18 Because thou obeyedst not the voice of the LORD, nor executedst his fierce wrath upon Amalek, therefore hath the LORD done this thing unto thee this day.1Sa 28:19 Moreover the LORD will also deliver Israel with thee into the hand of the Philistines: and to morrow shalt thou and thy sons be with me: the LORD also shall deliver the host of Israel into the hand of the Philistines.1Sa 28:20 Then Saul fell straightway all along on the earth, and was sore afraid, because of the words of Samuel: and there was no strength in him; for he had eaten no bread all the day, nor all the night.1Sa 28:21 And the woman came unto Saul, and saw that he was sore troubled, and said unto him, Behold, thine handmaid hath obeyed thy voice, and I have put my life in my hand, and have hearkened unto thy words which thou spakest unto me.1Sa 28:22 Now therefore, I pray thee, hearken thou also unto the voice of thine handmaid, and let me set a morsel of bread before thee; and eat, that thou mayest have strength, when thou goest on thy way.1Sa 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.1Sa 28:24 And the woman had a fat calf in the house; and she hasted, and killed it, and took flour, and kneaded it, and did bake unleavened read thereof:1Sa 28:25 And she brought it before Saul, and before his servants; and they did eat. Then they rose up, and went away that night.
What book of the Bible tells the story of elisha?
Elisha Eli'sha (God his salvation), son of Shaphat of Abel-meholah; the attendant and disciple of Elijan, and subsequently his successor as prophet of the kingdom of Israel. The earliest mention of his name is in the command to Elijah in the cave at Horeb. 1 Kin 19:16, 17 (b.c. about 900.) Elijah sets forth to obey the command, and comes upon his successor engaged in ploughing. He crosses to him and throws over his shoulders the rough mantle-a token at once of investiture with the prophet's office and of adoption as a son. Elisha delayed merely to give the farewell kiss to his father and mother and preside at a parting feast with his people, and then followed the great prophet on his northward road. We hear nothing more of Elisha for eight years, until the translation of his master, when he reappears, to become the most prominent figure in the history of his country during the rest of his long life.In almost every respect Elisha presents the most complete contrast to Elijah. Elijah was a true Bedouin child of the desert. If he enters a city it is only to deliver his message of fire and be gone. Elisha, on the other hand, is a civilized man, an inhabitant of cities. His dress was the ordinary garment of an Israelite, the beged, probably similar in form to the long abbeyeh of the modern Syrians. 2 Kin 2:12 His hair was worn trimmed behind, in contrast to the disordered locks of Elijah, and he used a walking-staff, 2 Kin 4:29 of the kind ordinarily carried by grave or aged citizens. Zech 8:4 After the departure of his master, Elisha returned to dwell at Jericho, 2 Kin 2:18 where he miraculously purified the springs. We next meet with Elisha at Bethel, in the heart of the country, on his way from Jericho to Mount Carmel. 2 Kin 2:23 The mocking children, Elisha's curse and the catastrophe which followed are familiar to all. Later he extricates Jehoram king of Israel, and the kings of Judah and Edom, from their difficulty in the campaign against Moab arising from want of water. 2 Kin 3:4-27 Then he multiplies the widow's oil. 2 Kin 4:5 The next occurrence is at Shunem, where he is hospitably entertained by a woman of substance, whose son dies, and is brought to life again by Elisha. 2 Kin 4:8-37 Then at Gilgal he purifies the deadly pottage, 2 Kin 4:38-41 and multiplies the loaves. 2 Kin 4:42-44 The simple records of these domestic incidents amongst the sons of the prophets are now interrupted by an occurrence of a more important character. 2 Kin 5:1-27 The chief captain of the army of Syria, Naaman, is attacked with leprosy, and is sent by an Israelite maid to the prophet Elisha, who directs him to dip seven times in the Jordan, which he does and is healed, 2 Kin 5:1-14 while Naaman's servant, Gehazi, he strikes with leprosy for his unfaithfulness. 2 Kin 5:20-27 Again the scene changes. It is probably at Jericho that Elisha causes the iron axe to swim. 2 Kin 6:1-7 A band of Syrian marauders are sent to seize him, but are struck blind, and he misleads them to Samaria, where they find themselves int he presence of the Israelite king and his troops. 2 Kin 6:8-23 During the famine in Samaria, 2 Kin 6:24-33 he prophesied incredible plenty, 2 Kin 7:1-2 which was soon fulfilled. 2 Kin 7:3-20 We next find the prophet at Damascus. Benhadad the king is sick, and sends to Elisha by Hazael to know the result. Elisha prophesies the king's death, and announces to Hazael that he is to succeed to the throne. 2 Kin 8:7, 15 Finally this prophet of God, after having filled the position for sixty years, is found on his death-bed in his own house. 2 Kin 13:14-19 The power of the prophet, however, does not terminate with his death. Even in the tomb he restores the dead to life. 2 Kin 13:21-Smith's Bible Dictionary
