Of course, the prophet’s words sounded ludicrous. They defied logic. If food were to suddenly become available, and if others had access to it, who could possibly prevent the king’s chief officer from being first in line to buy it? The people who had gathered to watch the proceedings, and who had heard Elisha’s prediction, were filled with awe. They also noted the effect of Elisha’s prophecy on Jehoram. He was speechless. This did not mean that he believed what the prophet had told him. He did realize