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
In the historical narrative of 2 Kings, Elisha was a prophet serving in ancient Israel during a period of frequent challenges, including food shortages and political instability. This specific event occurs when a man brings Elisha twenty loaves of barley bread and fresh grain as an offering, and Elisha commands his servant to distribute it to feed a hundred men, despite the servant's skepticism. The miracle demonstrates God's supernatural provision through His prophet, echoing themes of divine abundance in the midst of scarcity.
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