2 Kings 6:15

Translations

Modern

When the servant of the man of God got up and went out early in the morning, behold, an army with horses and chariots had surrounded the city. So he asked Elisha, “Oh, my master, what are we to do?”

Traditional

And when the servant of the man of God was risen early, and gone forth, behold, an host compassed the city both with horses and chariots. And his servant said unto him, Alas, my master! how shall we do?

Literal

And the servant of the man of God rising, arose early, and he went out, and there was an army surrounding the city, and horse and chariot. And his servant said to him, “Alas, my master! What shall we do?”

Latin

Consurgens autem diluculo minister viri Dei, egressus vidit exercitum in circuitu civitatis, et equos et currus: nuntiavitque ei, dicens: Heu! heu! heu! domine mi: quid faciemus?

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English

When the servant of the man of God got up and went out early in the morning, behold, an army with horses and chariots had surrounded the city. So he asked Elisha, “Oh, my master, what are we to do?”

Notes

2 Kings 6:15

We do not know the name of Elisha's worried servant. He likely replaced Gehazi (2 Kings 5:27).

Theme notes and profiles

Elijah Elisha God Protects His Servant Trusting in Human Strength

Events

Prophecies of Elisha

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Matthew 8:26
“You of little faith,” Jesus replied, “why are you so afraid?” Then He got up and rebuked the winds and the sea, and it was perfectly calm.
2 Chronicles 20:12
Our God, will You not judge them? For we are powerless before this vast army that comes against us. We do not know what to do, but our eyes are upon You.”
Psalm 53:5
There they are, overwhelmed with dread, where there was nothing to fear. For God has scattered the bones of those who besieged you. You put them to shame, for God has despised them.
Exodus 24:13
So Moses set out with Joshua his attendant and went up on the mountain of God.
Matthew 20:26–28
It shall not be this way among you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant,
2 Kings 6:5
As one of them was cutting down a tree, the iron axe head fell into the water. “Oh, my master,” he cried out, “it was borrowed!”
2 Kings 3:11
But Jehoshaphat asked, “Is there no prophet of the LORD here? Let us inquire of the LORD through him.” And one of the servants of the king of Israel answered, “Elisha son of Shaphat is here. He used to pour water on the hands of Elijah.”
Acts 13:5
When they arrived at Salamis, they proclaimed the word of God in the Jewish synagogues. And John was with them as their helper.
1 Kings 19:21
So Elisha turned back from him, took his pair of oxen, and slaughtered them. Using the oxen’s equipment for fuel, he cooked the meat and gave it to the people, and they ate. Then he set out to follow and serve Elijah.
2 Kings 5:27
Therefore, the leprosy of Naaman will cling to you and your descendants forever!” And as Gehazi left his presence, he was leprous—as white as snow.
2 Kings 5:20
Gehazi, the servant of Elisha the man of God, said, “Look, my master has spared this Aramean, Naaman, by not accepting what he brought. As surely as the LORD lives, I will run after him and get something from him.”

Glossary

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

Topics

Clairvoyance: General Scriptures Concerning Dothan: Syrian Army Made Blind At 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 Samaria: The King of Syria is Led Into, by Elisha, Who Miraculously Blinds Him and his Army

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