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What did Elijah tell the king of Samaria's servant during the siege of Samaria by Ben-Hadad of Aram (2 Kgs 7:1)?
What did Elijah tell the king of Samaria's servant during the siege of Samaria by Ben-Hadad of Aram (2 Kgs 7:1)?
- There would be plenty of water in the city tomorrow
- A seah of flour would sell for a shekel and the siege would be over (correct)
- Women would eat their own children if he didn't repent
- Plague would hit the city and those remaining would be taken captive
After Elisha told the officer of the king that the siege would be over tomorrow, how did the officer respond (2 Kgs 7:2)?
After Elisha told the officer of the king that the siege would be over tomorrow, how did the officer respond (2 Kgs 7:2)?
- He fell at Elisha's feet and proclaimed him to be a man of God
- He fell down praising God
- He threatened Elisha for lying and returned to the king
- He doubted this could happen (correct)
How was the officer of the king described to whom Elisha told that the siege on Samaria would be lifted (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)?
- He was the king's friend
- He was the one on whose arm the king was leaning (correct)
- He was the one who whispered into the king's ear
- He was the one who spoke like an angel of God to the king
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)?
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)?
Who discovered that the Arameans had left off the siege of Samaria and gone home (2 Kgs 7:3)?
Who discovered that the Arameans had left off the siege of Samaria and gone home (2 Kgs 7:3)?
Why did the four men with leprosy leave the city of Samaria (2 Kgs 7:4)?
Why did the four men with leprosy leave the city of Samaria (2 Kgs 7:4)?
Why did the Arameans who were making siege at Samaria flee and abandoned their tents and horses (2 Kgs 7:6)?
Why did the Arameans who were making siege at Samaria flee and abandoned their tents and horses (2 Kgs 7:6)?
Why did the Arameans who were making siege at Samaria flee and abandon their tents and horses (2 Kgs 7:7)?
Why did the Arameans who were making siege at Samaria flee and abandon their tents and horses (2 Kgs 7:7)?
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)?
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)?
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)?
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)?
To whom did the four lepers actually report the Aramean camp had fled (2 Kgs 7:10)?
To whom did the four lepers actually report the Aramean camp had fled (2 Kgs 7:10)?
Who actually announced the news to the city of Samaria that the Arameans had abandoned their siege (2 Kgs 7:11)?
Who actually announced the news to the city of Samaria that the Arameans had abandoned their siege (2 Kgs 7:11)?
Flashcards
Elijah's prediction about Samaria's siege
Elijah's prediction about Samaria's siege
Elijah's servant foretold a seah of flour would cost a shekel, and the siege would end.
Officer's doubt about the prediction
Officer's doubt about the prediction
The king's officer, who was leaning on the king's arm, didn't believe Elisha's prophecy that the siege would end.
Officer's fate after siege
Officer's fate after siege
The officer would see the abundance of food but not eat it.
Lepers' discovery: Aramean flight
Lepers' discovery: Aramean flight
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Lepers' motivation for leaving the city
Lepers' motivation for leaving the city
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Arameans' flight: chariots and horses
Arameans' flight: chariots and horses
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Aramean flight: Hittites/Egyptians misconception
Aramean flight: Hittites/Egyptians misconception
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Lepers' actions in the Aramean tents
Lepers' actions in the Aramean tents
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Lepers' reporting route
Lepers' reporting route
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Lepers' actual reporting authorities
Lepers' actual reporting authorities
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Samaria's announcement of the retreat
Samaria's announcement of the retreat
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Gatekeepers role in the news
Gatekeepers role in the news
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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.
