## measure ##

(See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/biblicalvolume]])

## shekel ##

(See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/biblicalmoney]])

## measure of fine flour will be sold for a shekel, and two measures of barley for a shekel ##

The prices of food would become much less. Compare [2 Kings 6:24](../06/24.md) where bad food was sold for very high prices.

## the captain on whose hand the king leaned ##

AT: "the king's assistant" or "an officer who helped the king"

## windows in heaven ##

AT: "openings in the sky that Yahweh himself would make grain fall through" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])

## can this thing happen? ##

AT: "I do not believe it could happen!" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])

## you will watch it happen with your own eyes, but you will not eat any of it ##

Because the officer did not believe Yahweh could provide the grain, he would see it happen but would not eat any of it. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])