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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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

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 …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Then Elisha said.And Elisha said. The division of the chapters is unfortunate, as there is no break in the story here.…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Then Elisha said, hear the word of the Lord
This he said to the king and those that were with him:

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Humanity's extremity is God's opportunity to make His own power glorious: His time to appear for His people is when their strength is gone. Unbelie…

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