Then Elisha said, Hear ye the word of the LORD; Thus saith the LORD, To morrow about this time shall a measure of fine flour be sold for a shekel, and two measures of barley for a shekel, in the gate of Samaria.
Hear ye the word of the Lord. This prediction, though uttered first to the assembled elders, was intimated to the king's messengers, who reported it to Jehoram (2 Kings 7:18).
To-morrow, about this time, shall a measure of fine flour be sold for a shekel ... This may be estimated at a peck of fine flour for 2 shillings 6d., and two pecks of barley at the same price.
In the gate of Samaria. Vegetables, cattle and all sorts of country produce, are still sold every morning at the gates of towns in the East.