So they poured out for the men to eat. And it came to pass, as they were eating of the pottage, that they cried out, and said, O thou man of God, there is death in the pot. And they could not eat thereof.
So they served the stew to the men to eat. But as they were eating it, they suddenly cried out and said, 'O man of God, there's poison in the pot!' And they couldn't continue eating it.
The men discovered that their stew was poisonous and cried out to Elisha for help when they realized they were in danger.
📚 Historical Context
In the historical context of 2 Kings, Elisha was a prophet serving in Israel during a period of division, famine, and spiritual decline, following in the footsteps of Elijah. His group of followers was preparing a simple meal from wild gourds during a time of scarcity, unaware that the gourds were poisonous, which suddenly made the food dangerous. This event underscores Elisha's ministry of miracles to provide for and protect the faithful amid everyday hardships.
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