2 Kings 7:16

16 So the people went out and plundered the camp of the Arameans. Then a measure of fine flour was sold for a shekel and two measures of barley for a shekel, ¹according to the word of the LORD.

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2 Kings 7:16 Meaning and Commentary

2 Kings 7:16

And the people went out and spoiled the tents of the Syrians,
&c.] Of their riches, and of their provisions; of which there was such a plenty, not only for present use, but for sale,

so that a measure of fine flour was sold for a shekel

according to the word of the Lord;
by Elisha, ( 2 Kings 7:1 ) .

Taken from John Gill's Exposition of the Bible

2 Kings 7:16 In-Context

14 They took therefore two chariots with horses, and the king sent after the army of the Arameans, saying, "Go and see."

15 They went after them to the Jordan, and behold, all the way was full of clothes and equipment which the Arameans had thrown away in their haste. Then the messengers returned and told the king.

16 So the people went out and plundered the camp of the Arameans. Then a measure of fine flour was sold for a shekel and two measures of barley for a shekel, according to the word of the LORD .

17 Now the king appointed the royal officer on whose hand he leaned to have charge of the gate; but the people trampled on him at the gate, and he died just as the man of God had said, who spoke when the king came down to him.

18 It happened just 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, will be sold tomorrow about this time at the gate of Samaria."

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1. 2 Kings 7:1

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[a]. Heb "seah;" i.e. one seah equals approx 11 qts
[b]. Heb "seah;" i.e. one seah equals approx 11 qts

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