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2 Kings 13

2 Kings 13:16

Elisha’s Final Prophecy · 2 Kings 13:14–25
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Translations

Modern
Then Elisha said to the king of Israel, “Put your hand on the bow.” So the king put his hand on the bow, and Elisha put his hands on the king’s hands.
Traditional
And he said to the king of Israel, Put thine hand upon the bow. And he put his hand upon it: and Elisha put his hands upon the king’s hands.
Literal
And he said to the king of Israel, “Put your hand on the bow.” And he drove his hand, and Elisha put his hands on the hands of the king.
Latin
…dixit ad regem Israël: Pone manum tuam super arcum. Et cum posuisset ille manum suam, superposuit Eliseus manus suas manibus regis,

Original

Hebrew
English
Then Elisha said to the king of Israel, “Put your hand on the bow.” So the king put his hand on the bow, and Elisha put his hands on the king’s hands.

Notes

2 Kings 13:15–17

  • 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.

Theme notes and profiles

Arameans Elijah Elisha

Events

People

Elisha: A prophet who succeeded Elijah Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes

Glossary

Book of Amos Bow 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 Prophecy: Miscellaneous, Fulfilled: The Striking of Syria by Joash Symbols and Similitudes: Bow-Shot by Joash Syria: Elisha Predicted to Joash his Three Victories Over