Elisha and the bitter vegetables - 2 Kings 4:38-41

Jul 17, 2026

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This document recounts a biblical story from 2 Kings 4:38-41 about the prophet Elisha and an incident involving food preparation during a famine. Elisha, residing with other servants of God, instructed his servant to prepare a meal for the entire group despite the scarcity of food due to a famine. One man went out to find provisions and discovered an unknown plant with large fruits. He gathered as many fruits as he could carry, brought them back, and added them to the meal being prepared by Elisha's servant. The story highlights themes of faith, provision, and community within a religious context. The document also includes copyright information related to Creative Commons licenses, specifically for non-commercial use, adaptation, and distribution under the same or similar terms, emphasizing the need to retain copyright and author credits. The narrative is presented as a story about God's servant Elisha, emphasizing his role and the challenges faced by the community.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryReligion & Spirituality

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Pages16

Reading Time40 min

Elisha and the bitter vegetables

2 Kings 4:38-41

FAQs

What biblical event is described in this document?

The document describes the biblical event from 2 Kings 4:38-41, where Elisha and the bitter vegetables are discussed.

What was the situation when Elisha asked for food to be prepared?

There was a famine at the time, and people didn't have enough to eat, yet Elisha instructed his servant to prepare food for the whole group.

What did one of the men find to add to the meal?

One of the men found an unknown plant with large fruits, gathered them, and added them to the meal being prepared.

Jul 17, 2026

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