The Arameans had surrounded Samaria, shutting off any supplies from getting in. The inhabitants were resorting to cannibalism to stay alive. Elisha had predicted a sudden turn of events whereby food would the next day be cheaply made available.

The Lord had caused the Arameans to hear a great army, inciting fear that caused them to flee.

Four unlikely lepers at the gate of Samaria discovered their departure, leaving behind all their stuff. The lepers said to themselves, “This is not right. This is a day of good news, and we’re keeping it all to ourselves.” They told the king, and Elisha’s prophecy was brought to pass.

There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty.  The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself. Pr. 11:24,25

READ/HEAR: 2 Ki. 6,7