1 Elisha prophesieth plenty of vittles, and other things to Samaria. 6 The Syrians run away and have no man following them. 17 The prince that would not believe the word of Elisha, is trodden to death.

Then Elisha said, Hear ye the word of the Lord: thus saith the Lord, [a]Tomorrow this time a measure of fine flour shall be sold for a shekel, and two measures of barley for a shekel in the gate of Samaria.

Then a prince, on whose hand the king [b]leaned, answered the man of God, and said, Though the Lord would make [c]windows in the heaven, could this thing come to pass? And he said, Behold, thou shalt see it with thine eyes, but thou shalt not [d]eat thereof.

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Kings 7:1 The godly are ever assured of God’s help in their necessities, but the times and hours are only revealed by God’s Spirit.
  2. 2 Kings 7:2 To whom the king gave the charge and oversight of things, as verse 17.
  3. 2 Kings 7:2 He mocked at the Prophet’s words, saying, that if God rained down corn from heaven, yet this could not come to pass.
  4. 2 Kings 7:2 Thy infidelity shall be punished herein when thou shalt see this miracle, and yet not be partaker thereof.

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