And when he had spent all, there arose a mighty famine in that land; and he began to be in want. A mighty famine in that land - As he was of a profligate turn of mind himself, it is likely he sought out a place where riot and excess were the ruling characteristics of the inhabitants; and, as poverty is the sure consequence of prodigality, it is no wonder that famine preyed on the whole country.
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Luke 15:14
14 And when he had spent all, there arose a mighty famine in that land; and he began to be in want.