2 Kings 8:3

At the seven years’ end. — Omit the.

She went forth. — From Shunem to Samaria.

For her house and for her land. — Literally, with regard to her house, &c. She found them in the possession of strangers. The State may have occupied the property as abandoned by its owner; or, as is more likely, some neighbouring landowner may have encroached upon her rights. She therefore appealed to the king.