2 Kings 7:16 - Exposition

And the people went out, and spoiled the tents of the Syrians. The whole population of Samaria, with one accord, quitted the town, and flung themselves upon the spoil—the rich garments, the gold and silver vessels, the horses and asses, of which mention had been made previously ( 2 Kings 7:8-10 ). At the same time, no doubt, they feasted on the abundant dainties which they found in the tents. Having satisfied their immediate wants, they proceeded to lay in a store of corn for future use, and crowded tumultuously into the gate, where the corn found in the camp was being sold. So a measure of fine flour ; rather, and a measure , etc.— was sold for a shekel, and two measures of barley for a shekel, according to the word of the Lord (see 2 Kings 7:1 ).