And it came to pass as the man of God had spoken to the king, saying, Two measures of barley for a shekel, and a measure of fine flour for a shekel, shall be to morrow about this time in the gate of Samaria:
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Interpretation
Here see the wants of Israel supplied in a way they little thought of, which should encourage us to depend upon the power and goodness of God in our greatest straits. God's promise may be safely relied on, for no word of his shall fall to the ground.
Read with
This thought runs through 2 Kings 7:17-20.
Glossary
- Samaria Place
- Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Samaria.