Then Elisha said, Hear ye the word of the LORD; Thus saith the LORD, To morrow about this time shall a measure of fine flour be sold for a shekel, and two measures of barley for a shekel, in the gate of Samaria.
What does 2 Kings 7:1 mean?
Man's extremity is God's opportunity of making his own power to be glorious: his time to appear for his people is when their strength is gone.
Key themes
HopeJustice and mercyTruthProphetic witness
Read with
Keep this verse inside 2 Kings 7:1-2 and alongside a few nearby related passages.
Glossary
- Elisha Person
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God his salvation, the son of Shaphat of Abel-meholah, who became the attendant and disciple of Elijah ( 1 Kings 19:16-19 ).
- Samaria Place
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Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Samaria.