KJV ORIGINAL
But he said, Then bring meal. And he cast it into the pot; and he said, Pour out for the people, that they may eat. And there was no harm in the pot.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
But he said, 'Then bring some flour.' And he threw it into the pot and said, 'Pour it out for the people so they can eat.' And there was no poison in the pot.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The prophet Elisha miraculously made poisonous stew safe to eat by adding flour, showing God's power to transform dangerous situations.
📚 Historical Context
This miracle occurred during a time of famine when the sons of the prophets were so desperate for food that they gathered wild gourds to make stew, not knowing they were poisonous. Elisha was leading a school of prophets at Gilgal, and these men looked to him for spiritual guidance and practical help during this difficult time.
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