Shunamite

How do the kisses of the Shunamite typify the marriage of the church?

A Philosophical Dictionary 2007

When David was dying, despite his many wives, his staff scoured the land for the most desirable female in the Kingdom and came upon the alluring beauty, Abishag, the Shunamite, whose beauty was irresistible, to sleep with him, keep him warm and should they have sexual relations, to heal him in that way.

The Hypocrisy of Monogamy: Divorce and Adultery Versus Polygamy 2007

Shunamite woman, he dwelt among his own people loving and loved, he only once entered the House.

Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, July 15, 1914 Various

God, the consideration, should calm our minds, and bring us to say with the astonished Shunamite of old, "It is well."

Sermons on Various Important Subjects Andrew Lee

Scarcely a portrait of Mr. Howard was extant that did not show Abishag the Shunamite by his side.

Once Aboard the Lugger 1925

The famous author placed himself upon the couch, caressed Abishag the Shunamite upon his lap.

Once Aboard the Lugger 1925

"Amy Martin," _Daily_ readers need not be reminded, was to start in the _Daily_ as a feuilleton on Monday week, had been robbed of his famous cat "Abishag the Shunamite."

Once Aboard the Lugger 1925

It was a great Answer of the Shunamite Woman, I dwell among my own People.

Part I. A Private Life 1909

The Prophet Elisha, at the house of the Shunamite, had for furniture a bed, a table, a chair, and a candlestick, -- four pieces in all.

Americans and Others Agnes Repplier 1904

Remember how generously the spirit-bearing Prophet Elisha rewarded the Shunamite woman who received him in her house and entertained him in the simplicity of her heart!

My Life in Christ, or Moments of Spiritual Serenity and Contemplation, of Reverent Feeling, of Earnest Self-Amendment, and of Peace in God 1829-1909 1897