פרק ז Flashcards
What is Elishas nevuah?
The next day, at the same time, prices will go down but Yehorams officers won’t enjoy it.
Who were the four metzorim and why were they sitting at the entrance of the gate?
Gachazi and his 3 sons. They were at the entrance of the gat because they wer metzorim and they weren’t allowed into the city.
What were the metzorim deciding to do?
If they should die outside the city or defect from bnei yisrael and appeal to the Arami camps
The metzorim came to the Arami camp and it was deserted. Why?
Hashem made the Aramamim hear the sound of horses, chariots and armies and they thought Yehoram was coming to attack so they ran away
What did the metzorim do when they found an empty camp? What do they then realize?
They collected all the booty but hid it away for themselves. They realize if they don’t tell the king about their find, they will be found guilty.
What do they do after they found the booty and make the realization?
They go back to the gate and tell the keeper that Amrami deserted and the news spread quickly.
What does Yehoram think about the whole episode?
It is an ambush so the advisors say to send in just two soldiers to check. They realize that it’s true when they come out unharmed.
What do bnei yisrael do when they hear the news?
They verify then run in and get what they can.
What happens to the שליש?
He go trampled on bu the people at the opening of the gate. Mida cneged Mida because he trampled on Elishas words.
Compare posuk א to posuk טז
א-Elisha said price of food will drop, סאה סלה בשקל
טז-The prices dropped, ויהי סאה סלת בשלת
Compare posuk א to posuk טז
א-Elisha said price of food will drop, סאה סלה בשקל
טז-The prices dropped, ויהי סאה סלת בשלת
