2 Kings 4:44

44 So he set it before them, and they ate, and some was left over, according to the word of the LORD.

2 Kings 4:44 Meaning and Commentary

2 Kings 4:44

So he set it before them
The twenty barley loaves, and the full ears of corn:

and they did eat, and left thereof, according to the word of the Lord;
as the disciples did at the miracle of the loaves and fishes; though that must be allowed to be a greater miracle than this, ( Matthew 14:17-21 ) .

2 Kings 4:44 In-Context

42 Then a man came from Baalshalisha, who brought the man of God bread of the firstfruits, twenty loaves of barley, and full ears of wheat in the head. And he said, Give unto the people that they may eat.

43 And his minister said, How can I set this before one hundred men? He said again, Give the people, that they may eat, for thus hath the LORD said, They shall eat, and some shall be left over.

44 So he set it before them, and they ate, and some was left over, according to the word of the LORD.