Pentecost Season · Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time · Year A
2 Kings 4:8-11, 14-16a
The Shunammite Woman's Hospitality to Elisha
June 28, 2026
Overview & Insights
"She said to her husband, 'Look, I am sure that this man who regularly passes our way is a holy man of God.'" (2 Kings 4:9)
A wealthy woman of Shunem recognizes Elisha as a holy man of God and, with her husband, builds a small room so the prophet can stay whenever he passes. In return Elisha promises that within a year she, who has no child and whose husband is old, will hold a son.
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Commentary
2 Kings 4 Commentary Enduring Word · David Guzik
David Guzik's verse-by-verse notes on the Shunammite woman and Elisha's promise.
2 Kings 4:8 Commentaries BibleHub
Classic commentaries gathered for the woman who welcomed the prophet.
2 Kings 4 Commentary Precept Austin
Collected commentary and study resources on 2 Kings 4.
The Thirteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year A Catholic Productions · Brant Pitre
Brant Pitre's video treatment of the First Reading, paired with the Gospel's welcome.
Background & Word Study
2 Kings 4:8 Interlinear BibleHub
Hebrew text and word study for the holy man of God and the promised son.
2 Kings 4 in Hebrew Sefaria
Hebrew and English with Jewish commentary for the Shunammite narrative.
Overview: 1-2 Kings BibleProject
Animated overview of Kings and the prophetic ministry of Elijah and Elisha.
The Prophets BibleProject
Background on the prophetic office that Elisha holds in this story.
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