1 Kings 1:3

God's Word

So they searched throughout Israel for a beautiful, young woman. They found Abishag from Shunem and brought her to the king.

Cross References

Joshua 19:18

Their territory included Jezreel, Chesulloth, Shunem,

Esther 2:4

Then the young woman who pleases you, Your Majesty, will become queen instead of Vashti.” The king liked the suggestion, and so he did just that.

Esther 2:2

So the king’s personal staff said to him, “Search for attractive young virgins for the king.

2 Kings 4:8

One day Elisha was traveling through Shunem, where a rich woman lived. She had invited him to eat ⌞with her⌟. So whenever he was in the area, he stopped in to eat.

1 Samuel 28:4

The Philistines assembled and camped in Shunem. Saul also assembled the whole Israelite army, and they camped at Gilboa.

2 Kings 4:25

So she came to the man of God at Mount Carmel. When he saw her coming at a distance, he told his servant Gehazi, “There is the woman from Shunem.

1 Kings 1:2

His officials told him, “Your Majesty, let us search for a young woman who has never been married. She can stay with you and be your servant. She can lie in your arms and keep you warm.”

1 Kings 1:4

The woman was very beautiful. She became the king’s servant and took care of him, but the king did not make love to her.