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the Week of Proper 9 / Ordinary 14
the Week of Proper 9 / Ordinary 14
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2 Kings 6:9
But the man of God sent a message to the king of Israel. Elisha said, "Be careful! Don't go by that place, because the Aramean soldiers are hiding there!"
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Christian Standard Bible®
But the man of God sent word to the king of Israel: “Be careful passing by this place, for the Arameans are going down there.”
But the man of God sent word to the king of Israel: “Be careful passing by this place, for the Arameans are going down there.”
Hebrew Names Version
The man of God sent to the king of Yisra'el, saying, Beware that you not pass such a place; for there the Aram are coming down.
The man of God sent to the king of Yisra'el, saying, Beware that you not pass such a place; for there the Aram are coming down.
King James Version
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.
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.
English Standard Version
But the man of God sent word to the king of Israel, "Beware that you do not pass this place, for the Syrians are going down there."
But the man of God sent word to the king of Israel, "Beware that you do not pass this place, for the Syrians are going down there."
New Century Version
Elisha, the man of God, sent a message to the king of Israel, saying, "Be careful! Don't pass that place, because the Arameans are going down there!"
Elisha, the man of God, sent a message to the king of Israel, saying, "Be careful! Don't pass that place, because the Arameans are going down there!"
New English Translation
But the prophet sent this message to the king of Israel, "Make sure you don't pass through this place because Syria is invading there."
But the prophet sent this message to the king of Israel, "Make sure you don't pass through this place because Syria is invading there."
Amplified Bible
The man of God sent word to the king of Israel saying, "Be careful not to pass by this place, because the Arameans are pulling back to there."
The man of God sent word to the king of Israel saying, "Be careful not to pass by this place, because the Arameans are pulling back to there."
New American Standard Bible
But the man of God sent word to the king of Israel, saying, "Be careful that you do not pass this place, because the Arameans are coming down there."
But the man of God sent word to the king of Israel, saying, "Be careful that you do not pass this place, because the Arameans are coming down there."
Geneva Bible (1587)
Therefore the man of God sent vnto the King of Israel, saying, Beware thou goe not ouer to such a place: for there the Aramites are come downe.
Therefore the man of God sent vnto the King of Israel, saying, Beware thou goe not ouer to such a place: for there the Aramites are come downe.
Legacy Standard Bible
And the man of God sent word to the king of Israel saying, "Beware that you do not pass this place, for the Arameans are coming down there."
And the man of God sent word to the king of Israel saying, "Beware that you do not pass this place, for the Arameans are coming down there."
Contemporary English Version
Each time, Elisha would send this warning to the king of Israel: "Don't go near there. That's where the Syrian troops have set up camp."
Each time, Elisha would send this warning to the king of Israel: "Don't go near there. That's where the Syrian troops have set up camp."
Complete Jewish Bible
The man of God sent this message to the king of Isra'el: "Be careful not to go past such-and-such a place, because Aram will attack there."
The man of God sent this message to the king of Isra'el: "Be careful not to go past such-and-such a place, because Aram will attack there."
Darby Translation
And the man of God sent to the king of Israel, saying, Beware that thou pass not such a place, for thither the Syrians are come down.
And the man of God sent to the king of Israel, saying, Beware that thou pass not such a place, for thither the Syrians are come down.
George Lamsa Translation
And the prophet of God sent to the king of Israel, saying, Beware that you do not pass this place; for the Arameans are lying in wait.
And the prophet of God sent to the king of Israel, saying, Beware that you do not pass this place; for the Arameans are lying in wait.
Good News Translation
But Elisha sent word to the king of Israel, warning him not to go near that place, because the Syrians were waiting in ambush there.
But Elisha sent word to the king of Israel, warning him not to go near that place, because the Syrians were waiting in ambush there.
Lexham English Bible
Then the man of God sent to the king of Israel, saying, "Take care while crossing over to this place, because the Arameans are descending there."
Then the man of God sent to the king of Israel, saying, "Take care while crossing over to this place, because the Arameans are descending there."
Literal Translation
And the man of God sent to the king of Israel, saying, Be on guard in passing by this place, for the Syrians are coming down there.
And the man of God sent to the king of Israel, saying, Be on guard in passing by this place, for the Syrians are coming down there.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
But the man of God sent to ye kynge of Israel, sayenge: Bewarre yt thou go not vnto that place, for the Syrians rest there.
But the man of God sent to ye kynge of Israel, sayenge: Bewarre yt thou go not vnto that place, for the Syrians rest there.
American Standard Version
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 coming down.
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 coming down.
Bible in Basic English
And the man of God sent to the king of Israel, saying, Take care to keep away from that place, for the Aramaeans are waiting there in secret.
And the man of God sent to the king of Israel, saying, Take care to keep away from that place, for the Aramaeans are waiting there in secret.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And the man of God sent vnto the king of Israel, saying: Beware that thou go not ouer to such a place, for there the Syrians are lurkyng.
And the man of God sent vnto the king of Israel, saying: Beware that thou go not ouer to such a place, for there the Syrians are lurkyng.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
And the man of God sent unto the king of Israel, saying: 'Beware that thou pass not such a place; for thither the Arameans are coming down.'
And the man of God sent unto the king of Israel, saying: 'Beware that thou pass not such a place; for thither the Arameans are coming down.'
King James Version (1611)
And the man of God sent vnto the king of Israel, saying, Beware that thou passe not such a place; for thither the Syrians are come downe.
And the man of God sent vnto the king of Israel, saying, Beware that thou passe not such a place; for thither the Syrians are come downe.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And Elisaie sent to the king of Israel, saying, Take heed that thou pass not by that place, for the Syrians are hidden there.
And Elisaie sent to the king of Israel, saying, Take heed that thou pass not by that place, for the Syrians are hidden there.
English Revised Version
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 coming down.
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 coming down.
Berean Standard Bible
Then the man of God sent word to the king of Israel: "Be careful passing by this place, for the Arameans are going down there."
Then the man of God sent word to the king of Israel: "Be careful passing by this place, for the Arameans are going down there."
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
Therfor the man of God sente to the kyng of Israel, and seide, Be war, lest thou passe to that place, for men of Sirie ben there in buschementis.
Therfor the man of God sente to the kyng of Israel, and seide, Be war, lest thou passe to that place, for men of Sirie ben there in buschementis.
Young's Literal Translation
And the man of God sendeth unto the king of Israel, saying, `Take heed of passing by this place, for thither are the Aramaeans coming down;
And the man of God sendeth unto the king of Israel, saying, `Take heed of passing by this place, for thither are the Aramaeans coming down;
Update Bible Version
And the man of God sent to the king of Israel, saying, Beware that you do not pass such a place; for the Syrians are coming down there.
And the man of God sent to the king of Israel, saying, Beware that you do not pass such a place; for the Syrians are coming down there.
Webster's Bible Translation
And the man of God sent to the king of Israel, saying, Beware that thou pass not such a place; for thither the Syrians have come down.
And the man of God sent to the king of Israel, saying, Beware that thou pass not such a place; for thither the Syrians have come down.
World English Bible
The man of God sent to the king of Israel, saying, Beware that you not pass such a place; for there the Syrians are coming down.
The man of God sent to the king of Israel, saying, Beware that you not pass such a place; for there the Syrians are coming down.
New King James Version
And the man of God sent to the king of Israel, saying, "Beware that you do not pass this place, for the Syrians are coming down there."
And the man of God sent to the king of Israel, saying, "Beware that you do not pass this place, for the Syrians are coming down there."
New Living Translation
But immediately Elisha, the man of God, would warn the king of Israel, "Do not go near that place, for the Arameans are planning to mobilize their troops there."
But immediately Elisha, the man of God, would warn the king of Israel, "Do not go near that place, for the Arameans are planning to mobilize their troops there."
New Life Bible
The man of God sent news to the king of Israel, saying, "Be careful that you do not pass this place. For the Syrians are coming down there."
The man of God sent news to the king of Israel, saying, "Be careful that you do not pass this place. For the Syrians are coming down there."
New Revised Standard
But the man of God sent word to the king of Israel, "Take care not to pass this place, because the Arameans are going down there."
But the man of God sent word to the king of Israel, "Take care not to pass this place, because the Arameans are going down there."
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
The man of God, therefore, sent unto the king of Israel, saying - Beware of passing by this place, - for, thither, are the Syrians coming down.
The man of God, therefore, sent unto the king of Israel, saying - Beware of passing by this place, - for, thither, are the Syrians coming down.
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the man of God sent to the king of Israel, saying: Beware that thou pass not to such a place: for the Syrians are there in ambush.
And the man of God sent to the king of Israel, saying: Beware that thou pass not to such a place: for the Syrians are there in ambush.
Revised Standard Version
But the man of God sent word to the king of Israel, "Beware that you do not pass this place, for the Syrians are going down there."
But the man of God sent word to the king of Israel, "Beware that you do not pass this place, for the Syrians are going down there."
THE MESSAGE
The Holy Man sent a message to the king of Israel: "Watch out when you're passing this place, because Aram has set an ambush there."
The Holy Man sent a message to the king of Israel: "Watch out when you're passing this place, because Aram has set an ambush there."
New American Standard Bible (1995)
The man of God sent word to the king of Israel saying, "Beware that you do not pass this place, for the Arameans are coming down there."
The man of God sent word to the king of Israel saying, "Beware that you do not pass this place, for the Arameans are coming down there."
Contextual Overview
8 The king of Aram was making war against Israel. He had a council meeting with his army officers. He said, "Go to such and such a place and prepare to attack the Israelites when they come by." 9 But the man of God sent a message to the king of Israel. Elisha said, "Be careful! Don't go by that place, because the Aramean soldiers are hiding there!" 10 The king of Israel sent a message to his men at the place that the man of God warned him about. And the king of Israel saved quite a few men. 11 The king of Aram was very upset about this. He called his army officers and said to them, "Tell me who is spying for the king of Israel." 12 One of the officers of the king of Aram said, "My lord and king, not one of us is a spy. Elisha, the prophet from Israel, can tell the king of Israel many secret things—even the words that you speak in your bedroom!"
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
Beware: 2 Kings 3:17-19, 1 Kings 20:13, 1 Kings 20:28
thither the Syrians: 2 Kings 4:27, Amos 3:7, Revelation 1:1
Reciprocal: 2 Kings 6:12 - telleth 2 Kings 6:23 - So the bands 2 Kings 8:4 - all the great 2 Kings 13:19 - the man of God Jeremiah 11:18 - the Lord Acts 27:10 - I perceive
Cross-References
Genesis 2:4
This is the story about the creation of the sky and the earth. This is what happened when the Lord God made the earth and the sky.
This is the story about the creation of the sky and the earth. This is what happened when the Lord God made the earth and the sky.
Genesis 5:1
This is the history of Adam's family. When God created people, he made them like himself.
This is the history of Adam's family. When God created people, he made them like himself.
Genesis 5:22
After Methuselah was born, Enoch walked with God for 300 years and had other sons and daughters.
After Methuselah was born, Enoch walked with God for 300 years and had other sons and daughters.
Genesis 5:24
One day Enoch was walking with God, and he disappeared. God took him.
One day Enoch was walking with God, and he disappeared. God took him.
Genesis 6:9
This is the history of Noah's family. He was a good man all his life, and he always followed God.
This is the history of Noah's family. He was a good man all his life, and he always followed God.
Genesis 6:15
"This is the size I want you to make the boat: 300 cubits long, 50 cubits wide, and 30 cubits high.
"This is the size I want you to make the boat: 300 cubits long, 50 cubits wide, and 30 cubits high.
Genesis 7:1
Then the Lord said to Noah, "I have seen that you are a good man, even among the evil people of this time. So gather your family, and all of you go into the boat.
Then the Lord said to Noah, "I have seen that you are a good man, even among the evil people of this time. So gather your family, and all of you go into the boat.
Genesis 10:1
This is the history of the families of Shem, Ham, and Japheth. They are Noah's sons. These men had children after the flood.
This is the history of the families of Shem, Ham, and Japheth. They are Noah's sons. These men had children after the flood.
Genesis 17:1
When Abram was 99 years old, the Lord appeared to him. He said, "I am God All-Powerful. Obey me and live the right way.
When Abram was 99 years old, the Lord appeared to him. He said, "I am God All-Powerful. Obey me and live the right way.
Genesis 48:15
And Israel blessed Joseph and said, "My ancestors, Abraham and Isaac, worshiped our God, and that God has led me all my life.
And Israel blessed Joseph and said, "My ancestors, Abraham and Isaac, worshiped our God, and that God has led me all my life.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And the man of God sent unto the king of Israel,.... That is, Elisha sent to him: saying,
beware that thou pass not such a place: not go to it, but avoid it, and pass another way:
for thither the Syrians are come down: are hidden, as the Targum; lie covered at the bottom of the hill, so as not to be seen.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse 2 Kings 6:9. Beware that thou pass not such a place — Elisha must have had this information by immediate revelation from heaven.
