We get an abbreviated peek at the reign of Jehoram of Juda. He was of the line of David but a son-in-law to Ahab. He followed Ahab’s example. It gets a bit confusing in here because there are kings named Jehoram who ruled in both Israel and Judah. Joram of Israel is also named Jehoram. […]
Elisha is visiting Damascus when Hazel brings a question from Ben-hadad. The answer and the future are enough to make Elisha weep for Israel. Hazel’s cruelty emerges. I have wondered if Ben-hadad is the name the Syrians call their ruler and it was actually several men we have been dealing with. Gotquestions.org tells me I […]
Elisha protected the woman who built him a room. He sent her away before a severe famine. When she returns, because of her relationship with Elisha, her property is restored. I am curious to know when this famine took place. Was it part of the time Samaria was under siege? Were they under siege for […]
Samaria is under siege by Syria. The people are starving. Today their deliverance comes from the Lord. They will ALL have plenty to eat. If only the mothers had held out a few more days. The Lord is about to do a miracle that would have saved them and their children. But without their plight […]
Samaria is under siege by Syria. Starvation is rampant and some have resorted to cannibalism. Food prices will drop by morning though and be available to all. God is getting Israel’s attention. It often takes bringing us to the very END of ourselves before we are ready to listen. Samaria’s king is there. He has […]
