2 Kings 6:17

Translations

Modern

Then Elisha prayed, “O LORD, please open his eyes that he may see.” And the LORD opened the eyes of the young man, and he saw that the hills were full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha.

Traditional

And Elisha prayed, and said, Lord, I pray thee, open his eyes, that he may see. And the Lord opened the eyes of the young man; and he saw: and, behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire round about Elisha.

Literal

And Elisha prayed and said, “O YHWH, open, please, his eyes, that he may see.” And YHWH opened the eyes of the young man, and he saw. And behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha.

Latin

Cumque orasset Eliseus, ait: Domine, aperi oculos hujus, ut videat. Et aperuit Dominus oculos pueri, et vidit: et ecce mons plenus equorum et curruum igneorum in circuitu Elisei.

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English

Then Elisha prayed, “O LORD, please open his eyes that he may see.” And the LORD opened the eyes of the young man, and he saw that the hills were full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha.

Notes

2 Kings 6:16–17

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

Prophecies of Elisha

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Psalm 68:17
The chariots of God are tens of thousands—thousands of thousands are they; the Lord is in His sanctuary as He was at Sinai.
Psalm 34:7
The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear Him, and he delivers them.
Zechariah 6:1–7
And again I lifted up my eyes and saw four chariots coming out from between two mountains—mountains of bronze.
Acts 26:18
…to open their eyes, so that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among those sanctified by faith in Me.’
Hebrews 1:14
Are not the angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation?
2 Kings 2:11
As they were walking along and talking together, suddenly a chariot of fire with horses of fire appeared and separated the two of them, and Elijah went up into heaven in a whirlwind.
Isaiah 42:7
…to open the eyes of the blind, to bring prisoners out of the dungeon and those sitting in darkness out from the prison house.
Matthew 26:53
Are you not aware that I can call on My Father, and He will at once put at My disposal more than twelve legions of angels?
Psalm 119:18
Open my eyes that I may see wondrous things from Your law.
Zechariah 1:8
I looked out into the night and saw a man riding on a red horse. He was standing among the myrtle trees in the hollow, and behind him were red, sorrel, and white horses.
Psalm 91:11
For He will command His angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways.
Ephesians 1:18
I ask that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you may know the hope of His calling, the riches of His glorious inheritance in the saints,

People

Elisha: A prophet who succeeded Elijah

Glossary

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

Topics

Angel (A Spirit): A Celestial Spirit: Innumerable Angel (A Spirit): Appearances of To Elisha While he Lay Under the Juniper Tree Angel (A Spirit): Ministrant to the Righteous Angel (A Spirit): Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Armies: Figurative Chariot: Chariots of God Chariots: Angels Clairvoyance: General Scriptures Concerning Dothan: Syrian Army Made Blind At Elisha: Miracles of Opens the Eyes of his Servant to See the Hosts of the Lord Eyes 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 Causes the Eyes of his Servant to be Opened Prayer: Answered: Elisha, Leading the Syrian Army Prophets: Inspiration of Samaria: The King of Syria is Led Into, by Elisha, Who Miraculously Blinds Him and his Army Sight The Eye: God: Opens the First Temple: The Greater or Outer House was Forty Cubits Long Vision of Elisha's Servant of the Chariots of the Lord

2 Kings 6:17

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