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2 Kings 7:18

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does 2 Kings 7:18 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “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;” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

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 — American Standard Version

Context — 2 Kings 7

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
15And they went after them unto the Jordan: and, lo, all the way was full of garments and vessels, which the Syrians had cast away in their haste. And the messengers returned, and told the king.
16And the people went out, and plundered the camp 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 Jehovah.
17And the king appointed the captain on whose hand he leaned to have the charge of the gate: and the people trod upon him in the gate, and he died as the man of God had said, who spake when the king came down to him.
18And 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;
19and that captain answered the man of God, and said, Now, behold, if Jehovah should make windows in heaven, might such a thing be? and he said, Behold, thou shalt see it with thine eyes, but shalt not eat thereof:
20it came to pass even so unto him; for the people trod upon him in the gate, and he died.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And it came to pass, as the man of God had spoken to the king, saying, etc.] As in (<120701>2 Kings 7:1), and what he said to the king there, and to the lord, in (<120702>2 Kings 7:2), are repeated in this and the next verse, that it might be observed how exactly the prophecies were fulfilled.”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“7:18-20 The repetition of Elisha’s previous conversation with Joram’s officer emphasizes the exact fulfillment of the prophecy.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“as the man: Kg2 7:1, Kg2 7:2, Kg2 6:32; Gen 18:14 4 Kings (2 Kings) 7:20”
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