Translations
Modern
Behold, fire has come down from heaven and consumed the first two captains of fifty, with all their men. But now may my life be precious in your sight.”
Traditional
Behold, there came fire down from heaven, and burnt up the two captains of the former fifties with their fifties: therefore let my life now be precious in thy sight.
Literal
Behold, fire has come down from the heavens and burned up the first two captains of fifty, and their fifties. And let my life be precious in your eyes.”
Latin
Ecce descendit ignis de cælo, et devoravit duos principes quinquagenarios primos, et quinquagenos qui cum eis erant: sed nunc obsecro ut miserearis animæ meæ.
Original
Hebrew
English
Behold, fire has come down from heaven and consumed the first two captains of fifty, with all their men. But now may my life be precious in your sight.”
Notes
Unlike the first two officers, the third commander asked Elijah and God for mercy.
Theme notes and profiles
Events
Parallels
Glossary
Ahaziah Beelzebul, Beelzebub Ekron, Ekronites Furniture Gods and Goddesses Jehoram Kings, Books of First and Second
Topics
Elijah: Prophecies of The Death of Ahaziah Meteorology and Celestial Phenomena: Phenomena of Fire from Heaven at Elijah's Command Prophecy: Miscellaneous, Fulfilled: The Death of Ahaziah