2 Kings 13:17

Translations

Modern

“Open the east window,” said Elisha. So he opened it and Elisha said, “Shoot!” So he shot. And Elisha declared: “This is the LORD’s arrow of victory, the arrow of victory over Aram, for you shall strike the Arameans in Aphek until you have put an end to them.”

Traditional

And he said, Open the window eastward. And he opened it. Then Elisha said, Shoot. And he shot. And he said, The arrow of the Lord’s deliverance, and the arrow of deliverance from Syria: for thou shalt smite the Syrians in Aphek, till thou have consumed them.

Literal

And he said, “Open the window to the east.” And he opened it, and Elisha said, “Shoot.” And he shot. And he said, “The arrow of deliverance of YHWH, and the arrow of deliverance from Aram. For you must strike Aram at Aphek until you have consumed them.”

Latin

…et ait: Aperi fenestram orientalem. Cumque aperuisset, dixit Eliseus: Jace sagittam. Et jecit. Et ait Eliseus: Sagitta salutis Domini, et sagitta salutis contra Syriam: percutiesque Syriam in Aphec, donec consumas eam.

Original

Hebrew

English

“Open the east window,” said Elisha. So he opened it and Elisha said, “Shoot!” So he shot. And Elisha declared: “This is the LORD’s arrow of victory, the arrow of victory over Aram, for you shall strike the Arameans in Aphek until you have put an end to them.”

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

Prophecies of Elisha

Related verses

1 Kings 20:26
In the spring, Ben-hadad mobilized the Arameans and went up to Aphek to fight against Israel.
2 Kings 5:10–14
Then Elisha sent him a messenger, who said, “Go and wash yourself seven times in the Jordan, and your flesh will be restored, and you will be clean.”
1 Corinthians 1:18
For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.
John 11:39–41
“Take away the stone,” Jesus said. “Lord, by now he stinks,” said Martha, the sister of the dead man. “It has already been four days.”
Exodus 4:2
And the LORD asked him, “What is that in your hand?” “A staff,” he replied.
Exodus 4:17
But take this staff in your hand so you can perform signs with it.”
2 Samuel 5:24
As soon as you hear the sound of marching in the tops of the balsam trees, move quickly, because this will mean that the LORD has gone out before you to strike the camp of the Philistines.”
John 2:5–8
His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever He tells you.”
Judges 7:9–20
That night the LORD said to Gideon, “Get up and go down against the camp, for I have delivered it into your hand.
1 Samuel 4:1
Thus the word of Samuel came to all Israel. Now the Israelites went out to meet the Philistines in battle and camped at Ebenezer, while the Philistines camped at Aphek.

People

Elisha: A prophet who succeeded Elijah

Places

Aphek: A city in the north, site of Aramean battles Syria: Ancient region north of Israel, often in conflict

Glossary

Aphek 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 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

2 Kings 13:17

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