2 Kings 6:24-7:20

24 "some time later"
There is obviously some gap between verse 23 and 24 since 23 ends with Aram stopping their raids against Israel and 24 starts with another raid.

25 "a great famine"
Whatever natural famine there was, it was intensified by the seige which prevented trade causing great inflation in the northern kingdom, even among the most unclean or miniature portions.

30 "he tore his robes"
The woman's story was distressing on multiple counts. First and foremost, the reality that women were eating their own children was a devestating reality. It was a sign of curse from God toward Israel for breaking the covenant (Deut. 28:53-55). Secondly, the injustice of the one woman toward the other proved the point of their moral corruption.

31 "the head of Elisha"
Why did the king blame Elisha for the depravity of Israel? There are a few possibilities
1) Perhaps Elisha had told the king to trust God for deliverance and the king was now growing impatient of this promise
2) Simply put, kings and prophets just didn't get along that well in general
3) The king may have thought that Elisha could end the famine at any time

7:1 "about this time tomorrow"
Thus, Elisha predicted a quick end to the economic depression. The officer doubted this speedy resolution to the nations problems and subjected himself to a further prophecy that he would see the change, but not be able to enjoy it

3 "why stay here and die"
These 4 men with leprosy properly evaluated their predicament. There options were as follows
1) Do nothing and die of starvation/leprosy
2) Go into the city (breaking quaranteen), to lengthen their life perhaps a few days, but ultimately die of starvation their as well
3) Surrender to the enemy. This option had 2 possible results
--a. they spare us
--b. they kill us

Thus, of the 4 possible conclusions they could envision, only 1 resulted in life. And it stood the longest shot of coming to pass. But they took it, it being their only hopeful option (as faint a hope it was).

5 "not a man was there"
Shockingly, a 5th possibility presented itself in that the enemy camp was empty of enemies. Only food and supplies remained. The Arameans had, miraculously been scared away by the sound of armies coming. They suspected the Israelites had hired the Hittite's AND Egyptians. The noise must have been overwhelming. It is unknown whether the noise was a facade from God OR if the enemy army was simply given the ability to hear the 'army of God' we saw in past chapters. In either case, they ran for their lives.

9 "we're not doing right"
The 4 lepers enjoyed the resources available to them for some time, but the consciences got the best of them and caused them to share their wealth with their relatives. Thus, the unclean from Israel's camp became its salvation.

12 "they know we are starving"
The king of Israel had concerns that this miracle was a trick of the enemy. A plan was suggested to investigate the enemy camp. The reality of the enemies departure proved true and the Israelites plundered their camp. The prophecy of economic relief was fulfilled. But on their way to the food, the Israelites stampeded the aforementioned office, fulfilling, also, the prophecy that he would see, but not partake in the vast resources of that day.