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2 Kings 7:16-18

King James Version (KJV)

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Scripture focus

16. 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. 17. And the king appointed the lord on whose hand he leaned to have the charge of the gate: and the people trode upon him in the gate, and he died, as the man of God had said, who spake when the king came down to him. 18. And it came to pass 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, shall be to morrow about this time in the gate of Samaria:

2 Kings 7:16-18 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 2 Kings 7:16

Theological / Devotional

According to the word of the Lord. But not according to the ideas of the king. Under every circumstance it pays to ascertain the word of the Lord. That word is always true. What God says will surely come to pass. He who has faith in God may walk a path that is altogether sure. Unbelief is constantly being rebuked by fulfilled prophecy. If Joram had turned to the Lord, he might have given his people a message of hope. If he had accepted the words of Elisha, he might have rested in peace and set before his people an example of courage and trust. Man always loses when he refuses to believe the word of the Lord. Faith in God is the way of wisdom and life. It brings to man joy and peace in this world, and points the way to an eternity of peace in the world hereafter.

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