2 Kings 7:2 · KJV

"Then a lord on whose hand the king leaned answered the man of God, and said, Behold, if the LORD would make windows in heaven, might this thing be? And he said, Behold, thou shalt see it with thine eyes, but shalt not eat thereof."

King James Version

Passage Context

¹Then 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.

²Then a lord on whose hand the king leaned answered the man of God, and said, Behold, if the LORD would make windows in heaven, might this thing be? And he said, Behold, thou shalt see it with thine eyes, but shalt not eat thereof.

³And there were four leprous men at the entering in of the gate: and they said one to another, Why sit we here until we die?

⁴If we say, We will enter into the city, then the famine is in the city, and we shall die there: and if we sit still here, we die also. Now therefore come, and let us fall unto the host of the Syrians: if they save us alive, we shall live; and if they kill us, we shall but die.

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Reflection Questions

How does doubt affect your faith in God's promises?

What does God's provision mean for you in difficult times?

When have you seen God's unexpected blessings?

Life Application

faith

Trusting in God's promises can be challenging during tough times. Reflect on past experiences where faith led to unexpected outcomes.

doubt

Identify areas in your life where doubt creeps in and seek to replace it with trust in God's word.

People in This Verse

A lordOT

A nobleman in the court of the king who expressed doubt about God's ability to provide. His skepticism highlights the struggle of faith in dire circumstances.

First appearance: 2 Kings 7:2

ElishaOT

The successor to Elijah, known for performing miracles and continuing Elijah's prophetic ministry.

First appearance: 1 Kings 19:16

Places in This Verse

Samaria(Sebastia, West Bank today)

The capital of the northern kingdom of Israel, Samaria was a significant city during the divided monarchy. It was known for its wealth and strategic importance.

Connection to Jesus

nt fulfillment

This verse reflects the doubt of those who cannot see God's provision, similar to how some doubted Jesus' miracles.

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