Elisha came again to Gilgal; where he came with Elijah, 2 Kings 2:1; where was a school of the prophets, whom he designed to comfort concerning the present dearth and their other discouragements, and to confirm in the profession and practice of religion, and to instruct in the duties of the present season. Sitting before him; at his feet, as scholars to be taught by him. See 2 Kings 2:3 Acts 22:3. Seethe pottage: he provides no delicious meats, but mere necessaries, to teach them the contempt of worldly delights.
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2 Kings 4:38
38 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.