And there came a man from Baalshalisha, and brought the man of God bread of the firstfruits, twenty loaves of barley, and full ears of corn in the husk thereof. And he said, Give unto the people, that they may eat.
A man came from Baal-shalishah and brought the man of God some food as a firstfruits offering—twenty loaves of barley bread and fresh grain still in its husks. Elisha said, 'Give this to the people so they can eat.'
The writer is showing how someone brought food to the prophet Elisha as an offering, and Elisha immediately decided to share it with others who needed it.
📚 Historical Context
This occurred during Elisha's ministry in the 9th century BC when Israel was experiencing famine. Baal-shalishah was a town about 15 miles north of Lydda. The 'firstfruits' were the first portion of a harvest that people would bring as an offering to God, showing their gratitude and trust that He would provide for the rest of their needs.
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