And his servitor said, What, should I set this before an hundred men? He said again, Give the people, that they may eat: for thus saith the LORD, They shall eat, and shall leave thereof.
His servant said, 'What? Should I really serve this small amount of food to a hundred men?' But Elisha said again, 'Give it to the people so they can eat. This is what the LORD says: They will eat and have food left over.'
The writer is showing how Elisha trusted God's promise that a small amount of food would miraculously feed a large crowd with leftovers remaining.
📚 Historical Context
This takes place during a time of famine in Israel when the prophet Elisha was ministering to the people. A man had brought twenty barley loaves and some grain as a firstfruits offering, which seemed impossibly small to feed the hundred men who were with Elisha. This miracle demonstrates God's provision during a time of great need and scarcity.
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