2 Kings 7:1

New International Reader's Version

Elisha replied, “Listen to a message from the Lord. He says, ‘About this time tomorrow, flour won’t cost very much. Even 12 pounds of the finest flour will cost less than half of an ounce of silver. You will also be able to buy 20 pounds of barley for the same price. That’s all you will have to pay for those things at the gate of Samaria.’ ”

Cross References

1 Kings 22:19

Micaiah continued, “Listen to the Lord’s message. I saw the Lord sitting on his throne. All the angels of heaven were standing around him. Some were standing at his right side. The others were standing at his left side.

2 Kings 20:16

Then Isaiah said to Hezekiah, “Listen to the Lord’s message. He says,

2 Kings 4:42

A man came from Baal Shalishah. He brought the man of God 20 loaves of barley bread. They had been baked from the first grain that had ripened. The man also brought some heads of new grain. “Give this food to the people to eat,” Elisha said.

2 Kings 6:25

There wasn’t enough food anywhere in the city. It was surrounded for so long that people had to weigh out two pounds of silver for a donkey’s head. They had to weigh out two ounces of silver for half a pint of seed pods.

2 Kings 6:33

Elisha was still talking to the elders when the messenger came down to him. The king also arrived. He said, “The Lord has sent this horrible trouble on us. Why should I wait any longer for him to help us?”

2 Kings 7:16

Then the people went out of the city. They took everything of value from Aram’s army camp. So 12 pounds of the finest flour sold for less than half of an ounce of silver. And 20 pounds of barley sold for the same price. That’s exactly what the Lord had said would happen.

Psalm 46:5

Because God is there, the city will not fall. God will help it at the beginning of the day.

Exodus 14:13

Moses answered the people. He said, “Don’t be afraid. Stand firm. You will see how the Lord will save you today. Do you see those Egyptians? You will never see them again.

Exodus 16:12

“I have heard the people of Israel talking about how unhappy they are. Tell them, ‘When the sun goes down, you will eat meat. In the morning you will be filled with bread. Then you will know that I am the Lord your God.’ ”

Exodus 8:23

I will treat my people differently from yours. This sign will take place tomorrow.” ’ ”

Isaiah 1:10

Rulers of Sodom, hear the Lord’s message. People of Gomorrah, listen to the instruction of our God.

Ezekiel 37:4

Then he said to me, “Prophesy to these bones. Tell them, ‘Dry bones, listen to the Lord’s message.

John 6:9

“Here is a boy with five small loaves of barley bread. He also has two small fish. But how far will that go in such a large crowd?”

Joshua 3:5

Joshua said to the people, “Set yourselves apart to the Lord. Tomorrow he’ll do amazing things among you.”

Revelation 6:6

Next, I heard what sounded like a voice coming from among the four living creatures. It said, “Two pounds of wheat for a day’s pay. And six pounds of barley for a day’s pay. And leave the olive oil and the wine alone!”

1 Samuel 11:9

The messengers who had come were told, “Go back and report to the men of Jabesh Gilead. Tell them, ‘By the hottest time of the day tomorrow, you will be rescued.’ ” The messengers went and reported it to the men of Jabesh. It made those men very happy.

1 Samuel 15:1

Samuel said to Saul, “The Lord sent me to anoint you as king over his people Israel. So listen now to a message from him.