2 Kings 6:12

Translations

Modern

But one of his servants replied, “No one, my lord the king. For Elisha, the prophet in Israel, tells the king of Israel the very words you speak in your bedroom.”

Traditional

And one of his servants said, None, my lord, O king: but Elisha, the prophet that is in Israel, telleth the king of Israel the words that thou speakest in thy bedchamber.

Literal

And one of his servants said, “None, my lord the king, but Elisha the prophet, who is in Israel, tells the king of Israel the words that you speak in your bedroom.”

Latin

Dixitque unus servorum ejus: Nequaquam, domine mi rex, sed Eliseus propheta qui est in Israël, indicat regi Israël omnia verba quæcumque locutus fueris in conclavi tuo.

Original

Hebrew

English

But one of his servants replied, “No one, my lord the king. For Elisha, the prophet in Israel, tells the king of Israel the very words you speak in your bedroom.”

Notes

2 Kings 6:11–14

When the king of Aram found out that Elisha could warn the king of Israel ahead of time, he ordered his men to capture the prophet.
Dothan was about ten miles north of Samaria. Archaeologists have confirmed the city existed during this time.

Theme notes and profiles

Elijah Elisha

Events

Prophecies of Elisha

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Daniel 2:28–30
But there is a God in heaven who reveals mysteries, and He has made known to King Nebuchadnezzar what will happen in the latter days. Your dream and the visions that came into your mind as you lay on your bed were these:
Amos 3:7
Surely the Lord GOD does nothing without revealing His plan to His servants the prophets.
Daniel 2:22–23
He reveals the deep and hidden things; He knows what lies in darkness, and light dwells with Him.
Ecclesiastes 10:20
Do not curse the king even in your thoughts, or curse the rich even in your bedroom, for a bird of the air may carry your words, and a winged creature may report your speech.
2 Kings 6:9–10
Then the man of God sent word to the king of Israel: “Be careful not to pass by this place, for the Arameans are going down there.”
2 Kings 5:13–15
Naaman’s servants, however, approached him and said, “My father, if the prophet had told you to do some great thing, would you not have done it? How much more, then, when he tells you, ‘Wash and be cleansed’?”
Daniel 4:9–18
“O Belteshazzar, chief of the magicians, I know that the spirit of the holy gods is in you and that no mystery baffles you. So explain to me the visions I saw in my dream, and their interpretation.
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She said to her mistress, “If only my master would go to the prophet who is in Samaria, he would cure him of his leprosy.”
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For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. O LORD, You have searched me and known me.

People

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

Glossary

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

Topics

Elisha: Miracles of Reveals the Counsel of the King of Syria 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 Miracles: Catalogue of Reveals the Counsel of 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 6:12

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