Shunem

SHOO-nehm

What is Shunem?

Shunem was a town in the territory of the tribe of Issachar (Joshua 19:18). The Philistines camped there before Saul's final battle (1 Samuel 28:4), and it was home to the wealthy woman who gave the prophet Elisha a room and meals whenever he passed through (2 Kings 4:8).

Also pronounced

SHOO-nem
SHOO-nuhm

Found in Scripture

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