Now Elisha had said to the woman whose son he had restored to life, “Arise, and depart with your household, and sojourn wherever you can, for YHWH has called for a famine, and it will come upon the land for seven years.”
2 Kings 8:1

This famine appears to have been very localized to the lands of Israel and Judah. Philistia was very near, but evidently wasn't affected. Seven years indicates that the famine was sent by God in response to Israel's apostasy, and not a mere natural disaster.

Shalom sister have a blessed preparation day and shabbat shalom

Let your heart therefore be wholly true to the LORD our God, walking in his statutes and keeping his commandments, as at this day.
1 Kings 8:61

A heart that is right with God will lead you to obedience of #torah. "Walking in the statutes and keeping his commandments" is the definition of "wholly true to YHVH".

Let’s start prepping for Shabbat! Happy Prep Day Triumph In Truth family!

...for they are your people, and your heritage, which you brought out of Egypt, from the midst of the iron furnace.
1 Kings 8:51

The purpose of the years of oppression in Egypt was the refinement of Israel, a furnace to separate the impurities from God's chosen implement to transform the world. Ultimately, this is the purpose of every hardship. Every phase of existence is training and preparation for a future mission. Nothing is wasted in God's plan.