2 Kings 7:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Kings 7:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Kings 7:16 is a verse from the book of 2 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And the people went out, and spoiled the tents of the Syrians. So a measure of fine flour was sold for a shekel, and two..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Kings 7:16 — KJV
“And the people went out, and spoiled the tents of the Syrians. So a measure of fine flour was sold for a shekel, and two measures of barley for a shekel, according to the word of the LORD.”
— 2 Kings 7:16 (KJV)
2 Kings 7:16 in Context — About the Book of 2 Kings
2 Kings races through the divided kingdom's final centuries — Elisha's double-portion miracles, kings good and evil, and finally exile to Assyria and Babylon. Yet miracles keep breaking in: floating axe heads, healed lepers, resurrection. God stays powerfully present even in national decline.
Cross-References for 2 Kings 7:16
“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.”
Shares key themes with 2 Kings 7:16: measure, fine, flour
“And it came to pass as the man of God had spoken to the king, saying, Two measures of barley for a shekel, and a measure of fine flour for a shekel, shall be to morrow about this time in the gate of Samaria:”
Shares key themes with 2 Kings 7:16: measure, fine, flour
“And the LORD did according to the word of Moses; and he removed the swarms of flies from Pharaoh, from his servants, and from his people; there remained not one.”
Shares key themes with 2 Kings 7:16: people, according, word
“And the meat offering thereof shall be two tenth deals of fine flour mingled with oil, an offering made by fire unto the LORD for a sweet savour: and the drink offering thereof shall be of wine, the fourth part of an hin.”
Shares key themes with 2 Kings 7:16: fine, flour, two
“Ye shall bring out of your habitations two wave loaves of two tenth deals: they shall be of fine flour; they shall be baken with leaven; they are the firstfruits unto the LORD.”
Shares key themes with 2 Kings 7:16: fine, flour, two
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