2 Kings 7:1

Then Elisha said, Hear ye the word of the Lord; Thus saith the Lord, To morrow about this time shall a measure of fine flour be sold for a shekel, and two measures of barley for a shekel, in the gate of Samaria.

Cross-references

2 Kings 6:25 Historical context

2 Kings 6:25 describes the extreme famine prices that set the stage for the sudden abundance promised here.

In 2 Kings 6:33, the king's despair that he won't wait sets the stage for this prophecy — God's promise answers his hopelessness.

2 Kings 8:4 Historical context

In 2 Kings 8:4, the king later asks about Elisha's great deeds, directly linking back to this prophecy and its fulfillment.

2 Kings 4:42 recounts Elisha multiplying barley loaves, another miracle of provision by the same prophet.

Revelation 6:6 describes exorbitant grain prices during famine, contrasting with the low prices prophesied here.

1 Kings 17:14 records God sustaining a widow with unending flour during drought, similar to the abundance promised here.

John 6:9 Typology

John 6:9 shows Jesus multiplying barley loaves, echoing Elisha's provision miracles and pointing to greater fulfillment.

Exodus 16:12 describes God providing bread and meat in the wilderness, paralleling the sudden abundant provision Elisha prophesies.

Exodus 9:5 Related theme

Exodus 9:5 also specifies 'tomorrow' for a plague, echoing the precise timing of Elisha's promise of abundance.