2 Kings 7:1

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Elisha said, Hear you the word of Yahweh: thus says Yahweh, Tomorrow about this time shall a measure of fine flour be [sold] for a shekel, and two measures of barley for a shekel, in the gate of Samaria.

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Maps for this passage

Map of Palestine (The Holy Land)A general map of Palestine showing towns and regions across the Holy Land.

The Kingdoms of Israel and JudahThe divided monarchy, showing the northern kingdom of Israel and the southern kingdom of Judah.

Historical maps are public-domain atlas plates, digitized by Wikimedia Commons.

Samaria, capital of Israel’s northern kingdom in the central highlands west of the Jordan

Places in this passage

2 Kings 7:1 mentions Egypt, Jordan, Samaria and Syria.

Photo of Egypt — Egypt · Ricardo Liberato

Photo of Syria — Syria · Dr. Avishai Teicher