Matthew Poole and continuators on 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.

When he came with Elijah, chap. 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 practise of Religion, and to instruct in the Duties of the present season.

At his Feet, as Scholars to be taught by him. See chap. 2. 3. Act. 22. 3.

He provides no delicious Meats, but mee[illegible: 1+ letters] necessaries, to teach them the contempt of worldly delights.