2 Kings 7:16 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ 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. ”

2 Kings 7:16 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

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, (k) according to the word of the LORD. (k)...
2 Kings 7:16 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

2 Kings 6:24 to 2 Kings 7:20 . The Siege of Samaria. The date and source of this episode need discussion. The name of the king of Syria, as in 1 Kings 20, was Ben-hadad; the king of Israel is no...
2 Kings 7:16 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

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.
2 Kings 7:16 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

The people went out and spoiled the tents of the Syrians— Thus did the Lord work a double miracle for his people; at once delivering them from the Syrians, and giving them an unexpected and suffici...
2 Kings 7:16 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

They took therefore two chariot horses; and the king sent after the host of the Syrians, saying, Go and see. No JFB commentary on these verses.
2 Kings 7:16 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

The Relief of Samaria 1. A measure] Heb . a seah , equal to 6 cabs, and rather less than 3 gallons. In the gate of Samaria ] The open space at the gate of an Eastern city served as a market-p...
2 Kings 7:16 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

The tents. — Rather, the camp . So — And it came to pass.
2 Kings 7:16 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

the Prophet's Word Fulfilled 2 Kings 7:12-20 The lepers were first in the deserted camp. The abundance was awaiting the starving populace, but only a few outcasts tasted it. So Christ's wealth...
2 Kings 7:16 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Under these circumstances of famine and the anger of the king the calmness and strength of the prophet were again manifest. It is another revelation of how quiet and strong a man becomes who is in se...
2 Kings 7:16 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

With what caution and fear did the king of Israel and his poor besieged army proceed in this business! With what doubts and misgivings, do sinners, when first coming to the Lord Jesus, seek his face!...
2 Kings 7:16 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

And the people went out and spoiled the tents of the Syrians ,.... Of their riches, and of their provisions; of which there was such a plenty, not only for present use, but for sale, so that a mea...
2 Kings 7:16 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

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. Ver. 1...
2 Kings 7:16 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Kings 7:14-16 . They took therefore two chariot horses It is probable the king would venture no more than two horsemen, whom he thought sufficient: and these took two of his own horses to make t...
2 Kings 7:16 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

GOD INTERVENES (vv.1-20). The prophet whom Jehoram wanted to kill then gave a wonderful message of grace from God. What a response to the callous folly of the king of Israel! Elisha tells them,...
2 Kings 7:16 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Samaria Plentifully Supplied. B. C. 891. 12 And the king arose in the night, and said...
2 Kings 7:16 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

No text from Poole on this verse.
2 Kings 7:16 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

YHWH's Deliverance From The Siege Of Samaria ( 2 Kings 7:2-20 ). This second subsection is within an inclusio which commences with the captain's comment about the ‘windows of Heaven', followed by...
2 Kings 7:16 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

THE FLIGHT OF THE SYRIANS CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES .— 2 Kings 7:1 . A measure of fine flour —This seah would probably contain about three gallons of flour. In the gate of Samaria — i.e....
2 Kings 7:16 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Kings 7:3 . Four leprous men. This is frequently called by the rabbins the Egyptian disease, and the law required that they should dwell alone. 2 Kings 7:6 . The kings of the Hittites. Those...
2 Kings 7:16 - The Biblical Illustrator

Then said Elisha, Hear ye the word of the Lord. The famine in Samaria The emphasis of the teaching of this account of the Samaritan famine should undoubtedly be placed upon the complete fulfilm...
2 Kings 7:16 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION 2 Kings 7:1-12 THE SIEGE OF SAMARIA ( continued ) : THE DELIVERANCE . 2 Kings 7:1 , 2 Kings 7:2 The separation of these verses from the preceding narrative...
2 Kings 7:16 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

The Great Plenty in Samaria
2 Kings 7:16 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Samuel 17:53 ; 2 Chronicles 14:12-15 ; 2 Chronicles 20:25 ; 2 Kings 7:1 ; Isaiah 33:1 ; Isaiah 33:23 ; Isaiah 33:4 ; Isaiah 44:26 ; Job 27:16 ; Job 27:17 ; Matthew 24:35 ; Numbers 23:19...

2 Kings 7:16 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

2 Kings 7:16 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

2 Kings 7:16 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

2 Kings 7:16 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

2 Kings 7:16 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

2 Kings 7:16 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

2 Kings 7:16 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

2 Kings 7:16 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

2 Kings 7:16 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

2 Kings 7:16 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

2 Kings 7:16 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

2 Kings 7:16 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

2 Kings 7:16 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Kings 7:16 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

2 Kings 7:16 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

2 Kings 7:16 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

2 Kings 7:16 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

2 Kings 7:16 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

2 Kings 7:16 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Kings 7:16 - The Biblical Illustrator

2 Kings 7:16 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

2 Kings 7:16 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

2 Kings 7:16 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge