Translations
Modern
“Do not be afraid,” Elisha answered, “for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.”
Traditional
And he answered, Fear not: for they that be with us are more than they that be with them.
Literal
And he answered, “Fear not, for more are those who are with us than those who are with them.”
Latin
At ille respondit: Noli timere: plures enim nobiscum sunt, quam cum illis.
Original
Hebrew
English
“Do not be afraid,” Elisha answered, “for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.”
Notes
Elisha prayed to the Lord to help the young man see the angels protecting the city. Angels play a role in world events (Psalm 34:7; Daniel 10:20–11:1; Hebrews 1:7).
Theme notes and profiles
Elijah Elisha God Protects His Servant Trusting in Human Strength
Events
Glossary
Ben-Hadad Elisha Holy War Holy War Kings, Books of First and Second Sons of the Prophets
Topics
Angel (A Spirit): Appearances of To Elisha While he Lay Under the Juniper Tree Chariots: Angels 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