The Syrians Flee When the king’s messenger arrived, Elisha announced a prophecy. He said that within 24 hours the
siege would be over and there would be plenty to eat (vv. 1-2). This officer sent by Joram found this
prophecy to be incredible and expressed his utter disbelief that God could or …
Prophecy is Fulfilled The king suspected a trap (v. 12). He calculated that since the Arameans had not been able to break
into Samaria they had planned this apparent retreat to draw the Samaritans out, leaving the city
open to invasion. One of Joram’s officers suggested sending only five horse …
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The Syrians Flee
When the king’s messenger arrived, Elisha announced a prophecy. He said that within 24 hours the siege would be over and there would be plenty to eat (vv. 1-2). This officer sent by Joram found this prophecy to be incredible and expressed his utter disbelief that God could or …
Prophecy is Fulfilled
The king suspected a trap (v. 12). He calculated that since the Arameans had not been able to break into Samaria they had planned this apparent retreat to draw the Samaritans out, leaving the city open to invasion. One of Joram’s officers suggested sending only five horse …