Translations
Modern
Elisha told him, “Take a bow and some arrows.” So Jehoash took a bow and some arrows.
Traditional
And Elisha said unto him, Take bow and arrows. And he took unto him bow and arrows.
Literal
And Elisha said to him, “Take a bow and some arrows.” And he took to him a bow and arrows.
Latin
Et ait illi Eliseus: Affer arcum et sagittas. Cumque attulisset ad eum arcum et sagittas,
Original
Hebrew
English
Elisha told him, “Take a bow and some arrows.” So Jehoash took a bow and some arrows.
Notes
Elisha put his hands on the king’s hands: This gesture gave spiritual strength for the upcoming battle with the Arameans at Aphek.
Aphek was east of the Sea of Galilee (1 Kings 20:26), so the eastern window faced the battle site.
Events
People
Elisha: A prophet who succeeded Elijah
Glossary
Book of Amos Elisha Jehoahaz Jehoash Kings, Books of First and Second Prophet, Prophetess Samaria
Topics
Arrow: Shot by Joash As a Sign Against the Syrians Elisha: Death of Elisha: Prophecies of The Victory of Jehoash Over Syria Jehoash: Also Called Joash: Successor of Jehoahaz Kings: Who Reigned Over Israel: Jehoash or Joash Symbols and Similitudes: Bow-Shot by Joash Syria: Elisha Predicted to Joash his Three Victories Over