KJV ORIGINAL
And Elisha came again to Gilgal: and there was a dearth in the land; and the sons of the prophets were sitting before him: and he said unto his servant, Set on the great pot, and seethe pottage for the sons of the prophets.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Elisha returned to Gilgal, where there was a famine in the land. The young prophets were sitting with him, and he told his servant, 'Put the large pot on the fire and make stew for these young prophets.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Elisha is caring for a group of young prophets during a time of famine by having his servant prepare food for them.
📚 Historical Context
This takes place during Elisha's ministry in the northern kingdom of Israel, likely during the 9th century BC. Gilgal was an important religious center, and 'sons of the prophets' refers to young men training under established prophets like Elisha. Famines were common in ancient times and created severe hardship for communities.
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