"And the people went out, and spoiled the tents of the Syrians. So 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."
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6. ELISHA'S PREDICTION AND ITS FULFILMENT
CHAPTER 7
_ 1. Elisha's prediction (2 Kings 7:1)_
2. The unbelieving lord (2 Kings 7:2)
3. The four lepers and their discovery (2 Kings 7:3)
4. The day o...
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2 Kings 6:24 to 2 Kings 7:20. THE SIEGE OF SAMARIA. The date and
source of this episode need discussion. The name of the king of Syria,
as in 1 Kings 20, was Ben-hadad; the king of Israel is not named...
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_the people went out_ When the camp had been found empty, word was at
once sent back into Samaria, while a portion of the exploring party
advanced on the road to the Jordan. The whole population were...
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THE PEOPLE WENT OUT AND SPOILED THE TENTS OF THE SYRIANS— Thus did
the Lord work a double miracle for his people; at once delivering them
from the Syrians, and giving them an unexpected and sufficient...
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II. ELISHA'S PREDICTIVE MIRACLES 6:24-8:15
Three predictive miracles of Elisha are recorded in connection with
this period of Aramean invasion: He predicted (1) the deliverance of
Samaria from an Ara...
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_THEY TOOK THEREFORE TWO CHARIOT HORSES; AND THE KING SENT AFTER THE
HOST OF THE SYRIANS, SAYING, GO AND SEE._
No JFB commentary on these verses....
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THE RELIEF OF SAMARIA
1. A measure] HEB. a _SEAH_, EQUAL to 6 cabs, and rather less than 3
gallons. IN THE GATE OF SAMARIA] The open space at the gate of an
Eastern city served as a market-place!...
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THE LAST KINGS OF *ISRAEL AND *JUDAH
BOOK OF 2 KINGS
_PHILIP SMITH_
CHAPTER 7
THE *LORD RESCUES SAMARIA
V1 Elisha said, ‘Listen to what the *Lord says. About this time
tomorrow, a large amount ...
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THE TENTS. — Rather, _the camp_.
SO — _And it came to pass.
_...
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וַ יֵּצֵ֣א הָ עָ֔ם וַ יָּבֹ֕זּוּ אֵ֖ת
מַחֲנֵ֣ה אֲרָ֑ם וַ יְהִ֨י סְאָה
־סֹ֜לֶת בְּ...
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THE PROPHET'S WORD FULFILLED
2 Kings 7:12
The lepers were first in the deserted camp. The abundance was awaiting
the starving populace, but only a few outcasts tasted it. So Christ's
wealth and unse...
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Under these circumstances of famine and the anger of the king the
calmness and strength of the prophet were again manifest. It is
another revelation of how quiet and strong a man becomes who is in
sec...
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And the people went out, and spoiled the tents of the Syrians. So a
measure of fine flour was [sold] for a shekel, and two measures of
barley for a shekel, (k) according to the word of the LORD.
(k)...
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With what caution and fear did the king of Israel and his poor
besieged army proceed in this business! With what doubts and
misgivings, do sinners, when first coming to the Lord Jesus, seek his
face!...
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However, the next chapter (2 Kings 3:1-27) brings us at once into
earthly circumstances. "Now Jehoram the son of Ahab began to reign
over Israel in Samaria the eighteenth year of Jehoshaphat king of
J...
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The iniquity of Israel plunges the nation again into distress; and
Samaria is desolated by famine. The judgment produces indignation
against Jehovah's testimony; for, although Jehoram did not worship...
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AND THE PEOPLE WENT OUT AND SPOILED THE TENTS OF THE SYRIANS,.... 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...
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And the people went out, and spoiled the tents of the Syrians. So 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.
Ver. 16....
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2 Kings 7:14. _They took therefore two chariot horses_ It is probable
the king would venture no more than two horsemen, whom he thought
sufficient: and these took two of his own horses to make the
dis...
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1 Elisha prophecieth incredible plenty in Samaria.
3 Foure Lepers venturing on the host of the Syrians, bring tydings of
their flight.
22 The king finding by spies the newes to be true, spoileth the...
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THE GREAT PLENTY IN SAMARIA...
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GOD INTERVENES
(vv.1-20).
The prophet whom Jehoram wanted to kill then gave a wonderful message
of grace from God. What a response to the callous folly of the king of
Israel! Elisha tells them, "He...
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12-20 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...
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No text from Poole on this verse....
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2 Kings 7:16 people H5971 out H3318 (H8799) plundered H962 (H8799)
tents H4264 Syrians H758 seah H5429 flour H5560 shekel H8255 seahs
H5429 barley H8184 shekel H8255 word H1697 LORD H3068
spoiled the...
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YHWH'S DELIVERANCE FROM THE SIEGE OF SAMARIA (2 KINGS 7:2).
This second subsection is within an inclusio which commences with the
captain's comment about the ‘windows of Heaven', followed by the
warn...
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CONTENTS: Jehovah's terror upon the Syrians.
CHARACTERS: God, Elisha, Jehoram, captain of Israel, four lepers.
CONCLUSION: Faith expects from God what is beyond all human
expectation. They who canno...
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2 Kings 7:3. _Four leprous men._ This is frequently called by the
rabbins the Egyptian disease, and the law required that they should
dwell alone.
2 Kings 7:6. _The kings of the Hittites._ Those of P...
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_Then said Elisha, Hear ye the word of the Lord._
THE FAMINE IN SAMARIA
The emphasis of the teaching of this account of the Samaritan famine
should undoubtedly be placed upon the complete fulfilment...
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THE FLIGHT OF THE SYRIANS
CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES.—
2 Kings 7:1. A MEASURE OF FINE FLOUR—This _seah_ would probably
contain about three gallons of flour. IN THE GATE OF SAMARIA—_i.e._,
the _m...
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EXPOSITION
2 KINGS 7:1
THE SIEGE OF SAMARIA (_continued_)_: _THE DELIVERANCE.
2 KINGS 7:1, 2 KINGS 7:2
The separation of these verses from the preceding narrative is most
unfortunate. They are an i...
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And Elisha said, Hear the word of the LORD; Thus saith the LORD,
Tomorrow about this time they will be selling a bushel of fine flour
for sixty-five cents, and two bushels of fine of barley for sixty-...
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1 Samuel 17:53; 2 Chronicles 14:12; 2 Chronicles 20:25; 2 Kings 7:1;
Isaiah 33:1; Isaiah 33:23; Isaiah 33:4; Isaiah 44:26; Job 27:16;...