2 Kings 4:44 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

So he set it before them, and they did eat, and left thereof, according to the word of the LORD.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

So he placed the food in front of them, and they ate and had some left over, just as the LORD had promised.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God provided exactly what He promised - there was enough food for everyone with leftovers to spare.

📚 Historical Context

This verse concludes the miracle where Elisha fed 100 men with just 20 loaves of barley bread and some grain. During this time of famine in Israel, food was extremely scarce, making this supernatural provision even more significant. Elisha's servant had initially doubted there would be enough, but God's word through the prophet proved faithful.

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