Matthew Poole and continuators on 2 Kings 7:1
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2 Kings7:1
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.
Either, to the Messenger, to be reported to the King: or rather, to the King, being then come to him, as it is expressed, ver. 18. and to his Courtiers, who were come with him, ver. 2.
The Lord, whom you have so highly offended, and at present despise and refuse to wait upon, of his own meer Grace and Bounty hath sent you the glad tidings of your deliverance.
Heb. Seah, a Measure containing six Cabs, or 144 Egg-shells, or about a Peck and a Pottle of our Measure.
Compare this with chap. 6. 25.
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