2 Kings 6:10

Translations

Modern

So the king of Israel sent word to the place the man of God had pointed out. Time and again Elisha warned the king, so that he was on his guard in such places.

Traditional

And the king of Israel sent to the place which the man of God told him and warned him of, and saved himself there, not once nor twice.

Literal

And the king of Israel sent one to the place of which the man of God had told him; and he warned him, and he was watchful there—not once and not twice.

Latin

Misit itaque rex Israël ad locum quem dixerat ei vir Dei, et præoccupavit eum, et observavit se ibi non semel neque bis.

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Hebrew

English

So the king of Israel sent word to the place the man of God had pointed out. Time and again Elisha warned the king, so that he was on his guard in such places.

Notes

2 Kings 6:8–10

Elisha knew the Aramean king's attack plans, so he could warn Joram of danger. Healing Naaman (2 Kings 5:1–19) seemed to improve relations between Elisha and Joram (see 3:13–14).

Theme notes and profiles

Elijah Elisha

Events

Prophecies of Elisha

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People

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

Glossary

Dothan Elisha Kings, Books of First and Second Sons of the Prophets

Topics

Israel: Army of Syria Invades Israel, but Peacefully Withdraws Through the Tact of the Prophet Elisha Joram: Also Called Jehoram: Has War with the King of Syria Prophets: Inspiration of Samaria: The King of Syria is Led Into, by Elisha, Who Miraculously Blinds Him and his Army Syria: The Israelites: Heard the Secrets of, from Elisha

2 Kings 6:10

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