2 Kings 7:18
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Kings 7:18 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Kings 7:18 is a verse from the book of 2 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "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..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Kings 7:18 — KJV
“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:”
— 2 Kings 7:18 (KJV)
2 Kings 7:18 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 7:18
“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 7:18: two, measures, barley
“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.”
Shares key themes with 2 Kings 7:18: two, measures, barley
“And I commanded Joshua at that time, saying, Thine eyes have seen all that the LORD your God hath done unto these two kings: so shall the LORD do unto all the kingdoms whither thou passest.”
Shares key themes with 2 Kings 7:18: pass, god, king
“Wherefore it came to pass, when the time was come about after Hannah had conceived, that she bare a son, and called his name Samuel, saying, Because I have asked him of the LORD. when...: Heb. in revolution of days Samuel: that is, Asked of God”
Shares key themes with 2 Kings 7:18: came, pass, god
“And it came to pass at that time, that Abimelech and Phichol the chief captain of his host spake unto Abraham, saying, God is with thee in all that thou doest:”
Shares key themes with 2 Kings 7:18: came, pass, god
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