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Elisha said, Hear you the word of Yahweh: thus says Yahweh, Tomorrow 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.
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A Precise and Timely Promise
Commentators highlight that Elisha's prophecy was not a vague hope but a specific, measurable promise from God. He declared that within 24 hours, food would be sold at specific, cheap prices in the city's public market. This demonstrates God's direct and detailed intervention in a moment of complete despair.
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2 Kings
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The chapter division here is very awkward. In this verse, Elisha replies to the king’s challenge from 2 Kings 6:33, declaring that his …
19th Century
Anglican
Then Elisha said. — And Elisha said. The division of the chapters is unfortunate, as there is no break in the story here.…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Then Elisha said, hear the word of the Lord This he said to the king and those that were with him:
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