2 Kings 7
7:1 a This is what the Lord says: Despite Joram’s pessimism and hostility, Elisha brought a message of hope. Tomorrow would bring a complete change in conditions, with good products again available.• twelve quarts ... only one piece of silver: Cp. with the prices in 6:25 b.
7:2 c The disbelief of Joram’s officer would cause him to miss God’s blessings.
7:3 d These four men were outcasts because of their condition and remained outside the city gates (Lev 13:45-46 e; see Luke 17:11-13 f).
Summary for 2Kgs 7:5-7: 7:5-7 g The Hittites had settled in the areas just north of Aram and were often in conflict with the Arameans.
Summary for 2Kgs 7:8-9: 7:8-9 h The men realized that they needed to share their good fortune with the people in Samaria.
Summary for 2Kgs 7:10-12: 7:10-12 i Joram suspected that the Arameans had set a trap, perhaps attempting to lure the Israelites into an ambush. Joshua had used a similar battle tactic in taking the city of Ai (Josh 8:3-23 j).
Summary for 2Kgs 7:13-17: 7:13-17 k The trail of abandoned articles confirmed the Arameans’ rush to escape, and the Israelites plundered the Aramean camp. True to Elisha’s prophecy, food supplies were now readily available, and Joram’s doubting officer was knocked down and trampled to death.
Summary for 2Kgs 7:18-20: 7:18-20 l The repetition of Elisha’s previous conversation with Joram’s officer emphasizes the exact fulfillment of the prophecy.
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