2 Kings 4:44

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

So he set it before them, and they ate and had some left over, according to the word of the LORD.

American Standard Version (1901)

So he set it before them, and they did eat, and left thereof, according to the word of Jehovah.

Bible in Basic English

So he put it before them, and they had a meal and there was more than enough, as the Lord had said.

Douay-Rheims 1899

So he set it before them: and they ate, and there was left according to the word of the Lord.

Free Bible Version

So he served the bread to them. They ate, and had some left over, just as the Lord had said.

Geneva Bible 1599

So he set it before them, and they did eate, and left ouer, according to the word of the Lord.

King James (Authorized) Version

So he set it before them, and they did eat, and left thereof, according to the word of the LORD.

Translation for Translators

After his servant gave it to the prophets, they ate all that they wanted, and there was food left over, just as Yahweh had promised.

Unlocked Literal Bible

So his servant set it before them; they ate, and left some remaining, just as the word of Yahweh promised.

Noah Webster Bible

So he set it before them, and they ate, and left of it , according to the word of the LORD.

World English Bible

So he set it before them and they ate and had some left over, according to Yahweh’s word.

Young's Literal Translation

and he giveth before them, and they eat and leave, according to the word of Jehovah.

Context

Feeding a Hundred Men

⁴³But his servant asked, “How am I to set twenty loaves before a hundred men?” “Give it to the people to eat,” said Elisha, “for this is what the LORD says: ‘They will eat and have some left over.’”⁴⁴So he set it before them, and they ate and had some left over, according to the word of the LORD.

Summary

In this verse, Elisha miraculously multiplies twenty loaves of barley and fresh ears of grain to feed a hundred men, fulfilling the needs of the hungry crowd. This miracle echoes the feeding of the five thousand by Jesus in the New Testament, demonstrating God's provision and abundance. It showcases Elisha as a prophet empowered by God to perform miracles that testify to His sovereignty and care for His people. The story serves as a reminder of God's ability to meet our needs beyond what we can imagine, encouraging faith and trust in His miraculous provision.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

So he set it before them,.... The twenty barley loaves, and the full ears of corn: and they did eat, and left thereof, according to the word of the Lord; as the disciples did at the miracle of the loaves and fishes; though that must be allowed to be a greater miracle than this, Mat 14:17. Next: 2 Kings Chapter 5