2 Kings 6:9

Translations

Modern

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.”

Traditional

And the man of God sent unto the king of Israel, saying, Beware that thou pass not such a place; for thither the Syrians are come down.

Literal

And the man of God sent to the king of Israel, saying, “Beware of passing over this place. For there Aram is coming down.”

Latin

Misit itaque vir Dei ad regem Israël, dicens: Cave ne transeas in locum illum: quia ibi Syri in insidiis sunt.

Original

Hebrew

English

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.”

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

Related verses

Amos 3:7
Surely the Lord GOD does nothing without revealing His plan to His servants the prophets.
2 Kings 4:27
When she reached the man of God at the mountain, she clung to his feet. Gehazi came over to push her away, but the man of God said, “Leave her alone, for her soul is in deep distress, and the LORD has hidden it from me and has not told me.”
Revelation 1:1
This is the revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave Him to show His servants what must soon come to pass. He made it known by sending His angel to His servant John,
2 Kings 6:12
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.”
1 Kings 20:28
Then the man of God approached the king of Israel and said, “This is what the LORD says: ‘Because the Arameans have said that the LORD is a god of the hills and not of the valleys, I will deliver all this great army into your hand. Then you will know that I am the LORD.’”
2 Kings 3:17–19
For the LORD says, ‘You will not see wind or rain, but the valley will be filled with water, and you will drink—you and your cattle and your animals.’
1 Kings 20:13
Meanwhile a prophet approached Ahab king of Israel and declared, “This is what the LORD says: ‘Do you see this entire great army? Behold, I will deliver it into your hand this very day, and you will know that I am the LORD.’”

People

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

Places

Syria: Ancient region north of Israel, often in conflict

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 6:9

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