King James Bible
And when he had spent all, there arose a mighty famine in that land; and he began to be in want.

American Standard Version
And when he had spent all, there arose a mighty famine in that country; and he began to be in want.

Young's Literal Translation
and he having spent all, there came a mighty famine on that country, and himself began to be in want;

Luke 15:14 Additional Translations
Clarke's Commentary on the Bible

A mighty famine in that land - As he was of a profligate turn of mind himself, it is likely he sought out a place where riot and excess were the ruling characteristics of the inhabitants; and, as poverty is the sure consequence of prodigality, it is no wonder that famine preyed on the whole country.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

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2 Chronicles 33:11 Why the LORD brought on them the captains of the host of the king of Assyria, which took Manasseh among the thorns...

Ezekiel 16:27 Behold, therefore I have stretched out my hand over you, and have diminished your ordinary food...

Hosea 2:9-14 Therefore will I return, and take away my corn in the time thereof, and my wine in the season thereof...

Amos 8:9-12 And it shall come to pass in that day, said the Lord GOD, that I will cause the sun to go down at noon...

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