Wesley's Explanatory Notes
2 Kings 7:1
Measure — Heb. Seah, a measure containing six cabs, or about a peck and pottle of our measure.
Measure — Heb. Seah, a measure containing six cabs, or about a peck and pottle of our measure.
CHAPTER VII _Elisha foretells abundant relief to the besieged inhabitants_ _of Samaria_, 1. _One of the lords questions the possibility of it; and is_ _assured that he shall see it on the morrow,...
The division between the chapters is most awkward here. Elisha, in this verse, replies to the king’s challenge in 2 Kings 6:33 - that his God, Yahweh, will give deliverance in the space of a day. On t...
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...
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...
THEN ELISHA. The Structure (see 2Kings book comments) shows that verses 2 Kings 7:1 should be read with 2 Kings 6:33. THE LORD. Hebrew. _Jehovah._ App-4. measures. seahs. See App-51....
2 Kings 7:1. _Hear ye the word of the Lord_ Having seen the change in the king's disposition, even though it were a change to despondency, rather than trust, Elisha in the name of the Lord gives a sol...
A MEASURE— The word סאה _saah_ which we render _a measure,_ implies a quantity equal to six cabs, and contained, according to some, six quarts; according to others, a peck, or a peck and two quarts of...
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 Aram...
_THEN ELISHA SAID, HEAR YE THE WORD OF THE LORD; THUS SAITH THE LORD, TO MORROW 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...
7:1 measure (a-18) Heb. _ Seah_ . see 1 Kings 18:32 ....
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!...
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...
VII. (1) THEN ELISHA SAID. — _And Elisha said._ The division of the Chapter s is unfortunate, there being no break in the story here. The prophet addresses _the king_ and his attendants (2 Kings 7:18...
וַ יֹּ֣אמֶר אֱלִישָׁ֔ע שִׁמְע֖וּ דְּבַר ־יְהוָ֑ה...
THE FAMINE AND THE SIEGE 2 Kings 6:24; 2 Kings 7:1 "‘Tis truly no flood plan when princes play The vulture among carrion; but when They play the carrion among vultures-that Is ten times worse....
“WINDOWS IN HEAVEN” 2 Kings 7:1 There is a sore famine just now over the whole world-a famine of God's Word. For some years the Church has felt its growing severity, but there are two classes within...
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...
Then Elisha said, Hear ye the word of the LORD; Thus saith the LORD, (a) To morrow about this time [shall] a measure of fine flour [be sold] for a shekel, and two measures of barley for a shekel, in t...
_A stater. It is the same as a sicle or shekel. (Challoner) --- As it is in Hebrew and Septuagint. --- Bushel, or "measure," (Haydock) above 9 pints. --- Gate, where the market place commonly was. (Ca...
CONTENTS The ministry of Elisha is continued through this chapter. The prophet, in the midst of dearth, foretelleth an immediate, and incredible plenty. An unbelieving lord treating the prophet's pre...
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...
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...
THEN ELISHA SAID, HEAR THE WORD OF THE LORD,.... This he said to the king and those that were with him: THUS SAITH THE LORD, TOMORROW, ABOUT THIS TIME; which very probably was the forenoon: SHALL A...
Then Elisha said, Hear ye the word of the LORD; Thus saith the LORD, To morrow about this time [shall] a measure of fine flour [be sold] for a shekel, and two measures of barley for a shekel, in the g...
_Then_ When things were at the worst; when all help and relief were despaired of, and the king was impatient of waiting any longer; _said Elisha_ To the king, who was now come to him, (2 Kings 7:18,)...
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...
THE FLIGHT OF THE SYRIAN ARMY...
Then, while the king of Israel and the elders of the city were in the house of the prophet, ELISHA SAID, HEAR YE THE WORD OF THE LORD: THUS SAITH THE LORD, TOMORROW ABOUT THIS TIME SHALL A MEASURE OF...
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, "Hea...
1,2 Man's extremity is God's opportunity of making his own power to be glorious: his time to appear for his people is when their strength is gone. Unbelief is a sin by which men greatly dishonour and...
2 KINGS CHAPTER 7 Elisha prophesieth incredible plenty in Samaria; and the death of a great lord, who would not believe the prophecy, 2 KINGS 7:1,2. Four lepers visit the camp of the Syrians, and brin...
2 Kings 7:1 Elisha H477 said H559 (H8799) Hear H8085 (H8798) word H1697 LORD H3068 says H559 ...
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...
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 Ph...
_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...
2 KINGS—NOTE ON 2 KINGS 7:1 A SEAH OF FINE FLOUR... TWO SEAHS OF BARLEY. A seah is about 7 quarts (7.7 liters). Rescue is coming, and normal business AT THE GATE OF SAMARIA will be resumed on the foll...
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...
EXPOSITION 2 KINGS 7:1 THE SIEGE OF SAMARIA (_continued_)_: _THE DELIVERANCE. 2 KINGS 7:1,...
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-...
1 Kings 22:19; 1 Samuel 11:9; 2 Kings 20:16; 2 Kings 4:42; 2 Kings 6: