Questions and Answers
What did Elijah tell the king of Samaria's servant during the siege of Samaria by Ben-Hadad of Aram (2 Kgs 7:1)?
After Elisha told the officer of the king that the siege would be over tomorrow, how did the officer respond (2 Kgs 7:2)?
How was the officer of the king described to whom Elisha told that the siege on Samaria would be lifted (2 Kgs 7:2)?
What did Elisha say would happen to the officer of the king when the siege of Samaria ended and there was plenty of food (2 Kgs 7:2)?
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Who discovered that the Arameans had left off the siege of Samaria and gone home (2 Kgs 7:3)?
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Why did the four men with leprosy leave the city of Samaria (2 Kgs 7:4)?
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Why did the Arameans who were making siege at Samaria flee and abandoned their tents and horses (2 Kgs 7:6)?
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Why did the Arameans who were making siege at Samaria flee and abandon their tents and horses (2 Kgs 7:7)?
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What did the men who had leprosy who discovered the empty Aramean camp do when they entered one of the tents (2 Kgs 7:8)?
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Where did the four lepers decide (not how it actually happened) to go to report the siege of Samaria was over and that the Arameans had fled (2 Kgs 7:9)?
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To whom did the four lepers actually report the Aramean camp had fled (2 Kgs 7:10)?
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Who actually announced the news to the city of Samaria that the Arameans had abandoned their siege (2 Kgs 7:11)?
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Study Notes
Events in Samaria
- During the siege of Samaria by Ben-Hadad of Aram, Elisha prophesied food abundance, stating a seah of flour would sell for a shekel.
- One of the king's officers doubted Elisha's prophecy, reflecting skepticism in desperate times.
Characters Involved
- Elisha conveyed the message of impending relief to the king's officer, who was significant as he leaned on the king's arm.
- Four men with leprosy, realizing their dire situation, decided to surrender to the Arameans, believing they would die either way.
Aramean Siege
- The Arameans abandoned their siege after the Lord caused them to hear sounds of chariots and horses, leading to panic and flight.
- The Arameans mistakenly thought reinforcements from the Hittites and Egyptians were coming to aid Samaria, prompting their retreat.
Discovery of Abandonment
- Upon entering the Aramean camp, the lepers found it empty, consuming food and hiding valuables before deciding to share the news about the siege's end.
- They reported the Arameans' flight first to the city gatekeepers instead of the royal palace as initially intended.
Communication of News
- The captain of the guard delivered the news to the city of Samaria, illustrating the chain of communication during significant events.
- The king misinterpreted the sudden end of the siege, suspecting a plague had afflicted the Arameans instead of a divine intervention.
Themes
- Skepticism versus faith is a key theme, highlighted by the officer's doubt and the lepers' eventual discovery of hope.
- Divine intervention plays a crucial role in the narrative, as the Lord orchestrates events leading to the Arameans' panic and withdrawal.
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Test your knowledge on 2 Kings Chapter 7 with this set of flashcard MC questions. Dive into the events surrounding the siege of Samaria and the prophetic words spoken by Elijah. Perfect for anyone studying the biblical narrative.
