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This episode discusses the dire famine in Samaria as described in 2 Kings, highlighting the struggles of the people and the prophetic warnings from Elisha.

In this Bible Story, the land of Israel is perishing at the hand of the Syrians. The land is stripped of all its resources. Food, water, and life slowly left the city of Samaria. Women are forced to eat their own children, and all hope seems lost. This story is inspired by 2 Kings 6:24-7:20. Go to https://www.BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year.Today's Bible verse is 2 Kings 6:28 from the King James Version.Episode 136: Finally, on recovery from the siege of Ben-Hedad, Israel once again faces famine. But before it hits the land in full force, Elisha goes to warn the Shunemite family he used to sojourn with. After seven years of living outside of Israel, she returns just as Gehazi is telling her story to the King. Meanwhile, the King of Syria, who was critically ill, sent his servant Hazael to the prophet Elisha to see if he would recover. When he finds him, Elisha breaks down in tears because God has made known to him the damage Hazael will do.Hear the Bible come to life as Pastor Jack Graham leads you through the official BibleinaYear.com podcast. This Biblical Audio Experience will help you master wisdom from the world’s greatest book. In each episode, you will learn…

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