And the people went out, and spoiled the tents of the Syrians. So a measure of fine flour was sold for a shekel, and two measures of barley for a shekel, according to the word of the LORD.
And the people went out and took all the valuable things from the Syrian army camps. So a basket of fine flour was sold for just one silver coin, and two baskets of barley were sold for one silver coin, just as the LORD had promised.
God fulfilled His promise exactly - the starving people found abundant food at incredibly cheap prices after the enemy army fled, leaving behind all their supplies.
📚 Historical Context
During a severe famine in Samaria caused by a prolonged siege from the Syrian army, the prophet Elisha had predicted that food prices would drop dramatically the very next day, which seemed impossible given the dire circumstances. When God miraculously caused the Syrians to hear noises and flee their camp in panic, abandoning their supplies, the people of Samaria rushed out to plunder the tents. This led to an abundance of food, fulfilling Elisha's prophecy exactly as stated.
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