2 Kings 13:18

Translations

Modern

Then Elisha said, “Take the arrows!” So he took them, and Elisha said to the king of Israel, “Strike the ground!” So he struck the ground three times and stopped.

Traditional

And he said, Take the arrows. And he took them. And he said unto the king of Israel, Smite upon the ground. And he smote thrice, and stayed.

Literal

And he said, “Take the arrows.” And he took them, and he said to the king of Israel, “Strike the ground.” And he struck three times and he stood.

Latin

Et ait: Tolle sagittas. Qui cum tulisset, rursum dixit ei: Percute jaculo terram. Et cum percussisset tribus vicibus, et stetisset,

Original

Hebrew

English

Then Elisha said, “Take the arrows!” So he took them, and Elisha said to the king of Israel, “Strike the ground!” So he struck the ground three times and stopped.

Notes

2 Kings 13:18–19

Jehoash knew the arrows symbolized victory over Aram (2 Kings 13:17), but he did not act on it. By striking the ground only three times, he unknowingly limited his success against the Arameans. His son Jeroboam II achieved final victory later (2 Kings 14:25–28).

Theme notes and profiles

Arameans Elijah Elisha

Events

Prophecies of Elisha

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People

Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes

Glossary

Book of Amos Elisha Jehoahaz Jehoash Kings, Books of First and Second Numbers and Numerology Prophet, Prophetess Samaria

Topics

Arrow: Shot by Joash As a Sign Against the Syrians Doubting: Exemplified 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 13:18

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