So he set it before them, and they did eat, and left thereof, according to the word of the LORD.
So he placed the food in front of them, and they ate and had some left over, just as the LORD had promised.
God provided exactly what He promised - there was enough food for everyone with leftovers to spare.
📚 Historical Context
In the time of the prophet Elisha in ancient Israel, during a period when prophets often demonstrated God's power through miracles, a man brought Elisha twenty loaves of barley bread and fresh grain to feed a group of people. Elisha, following God's instruction, told his servant to distribute the food to a hundred men, assuring them that they would eat and have leftovers as the Lord had promised. This event highlights God's ability to provide abundantly in times of need, serving as a testament to His faithfulness amid the challenges faced by Israel.
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