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New King James Version
2 Kings 6:8
Now the king of Syria was making war against Israel; and he consulted with his servants, saying, "My camp will be in such and such a place."
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Christian Standard Bible®
When the king of Aram was waging war against Israel, he conferred with his servants, “My camp will be at such and such a place.”
When the king of Aram was waging war against Israel, he conferred with his servants, “My camp will be at such and such a place.”
Hebrew Names Version
Now the king of Aram was warring against Yisra'el; and he took counsel with his servants, saying, In such and such a place shall be my camp.
Now the king of Aram was warring against Yisra'el; and he took counsel with his servants, saying, In such and such a place shall be my camp.
King James Version
Then the king of Syria warred against Israel, and took counsel with his servants, saying, In such and such a place shall be my camp.
Then the king of Syria warred against Israel, and took counsel with his servants, saying, In such and such a place shall be my camp.
English Standard Version
Once when the king of Syria was warring against Israel, he took counsel with his servants, saying, "At such and such a place shall be my camp."
Once when the king of Syria was warring against Israel, he took counsel with his servants, saying, "At such and such a place shall be my camp."
New Century Version
The king of Aram was at war with Israel. He had a council meeting with his officers and said, "I will set up my camp in this place."
The king of Aram was at war with Israel. He had a council meeting with his officers and said, "I will set up my camp in this place."
New English Translation
Now the king of Syria was at war with Israel. He consulted his advisers, who said, "Invade at such and such a place."
Now the king of Syria was at war with Israel. He consulted his advisers, who said, "Invade at such and such a place."
Amplified Bible
Now the king of Aram (Syria) was making war against Israel, and he consulted with his servants, saying, "My camp shall be in such and such a place."
Now the king of Aram (Syria) was making war against Israel, and he consulted with his servants, saying, "My camp shall be in such and such a place."
New American Standard Bible
Now the king of Aram was making war against Israel; and he consulted with his servants, saying, "In such and such a place shall be my camp."
Now the king of Aram was making war against Israel; and he consulted with his servants, saying, "In such and such a place shall be my camp."
Geneva Bible (1587)
Then the King of Aram warred against Israel, and tooke counsell with his seruants, and said, In such and such a place shalbe my campe.
Then the King of Aram warred against Israel, and tooke counsell with his seruants, and said, In such and such a place shalbe my campe.
Legacy Standard Bible
Now the king of Aram was warring against Israel; and he counseled with his servants saying, "In such and such a place shall be my camp."
Now the king of Aram was warring against Israel; and he counseled with his servants saying, "In such and such a place shall be my camp."
Contemporary English Version
Time after time, when the king of Syria was at war against the Israelites, he met with his officers and announced, "I've decided where we will set up camp."
Time after time, when the king of Syria was at war against the Israelites, he met with his officers and announced, "I've decided where we will set up camp."
Complete Jewish Bible
Now the king of Aram went to war against Isra'el; and in consulting his servants he said, "I'll set up my ambush camp in such-and-such a place."
Now the king of Aram went to war against Isra'el; and in consulting his servants he said, "I'll set up my ambush camp in such-and-such a place."
Darby Translation
And the king of Syria warred against Israel; and he took counsel with his servants, saying, In such and such a place [shall be] my camp.
And the king of Syria warred against Israel; and he took counsel with his servants, saying, In such and such a place [shall be] my camp.
Easy-to-Read Version
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."
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."
George Lamsa Translation
Then the king of Aram warred against Israel, and took counsel with his servants, saying, In such and such a place shall we lie in wait.
Then the king of Aram warred against Israel, and took counsel with his servants, saying, In such and such a place shall we lie in wait.
Good News Translation
The king of Syria was at war with Israel. He consulted his officers and chose a place to set up his camp.
The king of Syria was at war with Israel. He consulted his officers and chose a place to set up his camp.
Lexham English Bible
The king of Aram was fighting with Israel, so he consulted with his officers, saying, "My camp is at such and such a place."
The king of Aram was fighting with Israel, so he consulted with his officers, saying, "My camp is at such and such a place."
Literal Translation
And the king of Syria was fighting against Israel, and rose up with his servants, saying, At such and such a place shall be my camp.
And the king of Syria was fighting against Israel, and rose up with his servants, saying, At such and such a place shall be my camp.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
And the kynge of Syria warred agaynst Israel, and toke councell at his seruauntes, and sayde: There & there will we lye.
And the kynge of Syria warred agaynst Israel, and toke councell at his seruauntes, and sayde: There & there will we lye.
American Standard Version
Now the king of Syria was warring against Israel; and he took counsel with his servants, saying, In such and such a place shall be my camp.
Now the king of Syria was warring against Israel; and he took counsel with his servants, saying, In such and such a place shall be my camp.
Bible in Basic English
At that time the king of Aram was making war against Israel; and he had a meeting with the chiefs of his army and said, I will be waiting in secret in some named place.
At that time the king of Aram was making war against Israel; and he had a meeting with the chiefs of his army and said, I will be waiting in secret in some named place.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
But the king of Syria warred against Israel, and toke counsell with his seruauntes, and sayde: In such and such a place shalbe my campe.
But the king of Syria warred against Israel, and toke counsell with his seruauntes, and sayde: In such and such a place shalbe my campe.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
Now the king of Aram warred against Israel; and he took counsel with his servants, saying: 'In such and such a place shall be my camp.'
Now the king of Aram warred against Israel; and he took counsel with his servants, saying: 'In such and such a place shall be my camp.'
King James Version (1611)
Then the king of Syria warred against Israel, and tooke counsell with his seruants, saying, In such and such a place shall be my campe.
Then the king of Syria warred against Israel, and tooke counsell with his seruants, saying, In such and such a place shall be my campe.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And the king of Syria was at war with Israel: and he consulted with his servants, saying, I will encamp in such a place.
And the king of Syria was at war with Israel: and he consulted with his servants, saying, I will encamp in such a place.
English Revised Version
Now the king of Syria warred against Israel; and he took counsel with his servants, saying, In such and such a place shall be my camp.
Now the king of Syria warred against Israel; and he took counsel with his servants, saying, In such and such a place shall be my camp.
Berean Standard Bible
Now the king of Aram was at war against Israel. After consulting with his servants, he said, "My camp will be in such and such a place."
Now the king of Aram was at war against Israel. After consulting with his servants, he said, "My camp will be in such and such a place."
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
Forsothe the kyng of Syrie fauyte ayens Israel; and he took counseil with hise seruauntis, and seide, Sette we buschementis in this place and that.
Forsothe the kyng of Syrie fauyte ayens Israel; and he took counseil with hise seruauntis, and seide, Sette we buschementis in this place and that.
Young's Literal Translation
And the king of Aram hath been fighting against Israel, and taketh counsel with his servants, saying, `At such and such a place [is] my encamping.'
And the king of Aram hath been fighting against Israel, and taketh counsel with his servants, saying, `At such and such a place [is] my encamping.'
Update Bible Version
Now the king of Syria was warring against Israel; and he took counsel with his slaves, saying, In such and such a place shall be my camp.
Now the king of Syria was warring against Israel; and he took counsel with his slaves, saying, In such and such a place shall be my camp.
Webster's Bible Translation
Then the king of Syria warred against Israel, and took counsel with his servants, saying, In such and such a place [shall be] my camp.
Then the king of Syria warred against Israel, and took counsel with his servants, saying, In such and such a place [shall be] my camp.
World English Bible
Now the king of Syria was warring against Israel; and he took counsel with his servants, saying, In such and such a place shall be my camp.
Now the king of Syria was warring against Israel; and he took counsel with his servants, saying, In such and such a place shall be my camp.
New Living Translation
When the king of Aram was at war with Israel, he would confer with his officers and say, "We will mobilize our forces at such and such a place."
When the king of Aram was at war with Israel, he would confer with his officers and say, "We will mobilize our forces at such and such a place."
New Life Bible
Now the king of Syria was fighting a war against Israel. He had a meeting with his servants, and said, "This is the place where I will be staying."
Now the king of Syria was fighting a war against Israel. He had a meeting with his servants, and said, "This is the place where I will be staying."
New Revised Standard
Once when the king of Aram was at war with Israel, he took counsel with his officers. He said, "At such and such a place shall be my camp."
Once when the king of Aram was at war with Israel, he took counsel with his officers. He said, "At such and such a place shall be my camp."
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
Now, the king of Syria, was making war against Israel, - so he took counsel with his servants, saying - In such and such a place, shall be my encampment.
Now, the king of Syria, was making war against Israel, - so he took counsel with his servants, saying - In such and such a place, shall be my encampment.
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the king of Syria warred against Israel, and took counsel with his servants, saying: In such and such a place, let us lay an ambush.
And the king of Syria warred against Israel, and took counsel with his servants, saying: In such and such a place, let us lay an ambush.
Revised Standard Version
Once when the king of Syria was warring against Israel, he took counsel with his servants, saying, "At such and such a place shall be my camp."
Once when the king of Syria was warring against Israel, he took counsel with his servants, saying, "At such and such a place shall be my camp."
THE MESSAGE
One time when the king of Aram was at war with Israel, after consulting with his officers, he said, "At such and such a place I want an ambush set."
One time when the king of Aram was at war with Israel, after consulting with his officers, he said, "At such and such a place I want an ambush set."
New American Standard Bible (1995)
Now the king of Aram was warring against Israel; and he counseled with his servants saying, "In such and such a place shall be my camp."
Now the king of Aram was warring against Israel; and he counseled with his servants saying, "In such and such a place shall be my camp."
Contextual Overview
8 Now the king of Syria was making war against Israel; and he consulted with his servants, saying, "My camp will be in such and such a place." 9 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." 10 Then the king of Israel sent someone to the place of which the man of God had told him. Thus he warned him, and he was watchful there, not just once or twice. 11 Therefore the heart of the king of Syria was greatly troubled by this thing; and he called his servants and said to them, "Will you not show me which of us is for the king of Israel?" 12 And one of his servants said, "None, my lord, O king; but Elisha, the prophet who is in Israel, tells the king of Israel the words that you speak in your bedroom."
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
the king: 2 Kings 6:24, 1 Kings 20:1, 1 Kings 20:34, 1 Kings 22:31
took: 1 Kings 20:23, Job 5:12, Job 5:13, Proverbs 20:18, Proverbs 21:30, Isaiah 7:5-7, Isaiah 8:10
camp: or, encamping
Reciprocal: 1 Kings 14:5 - the Lord 1 Kings 20:13 - Hast thou 2 Kings 6:23 - So the bands Daniel 2:19 - was John 15:15 - all Acts 13:11 - thou Acts 14:6 - were
Cross-References
Genesis 6:12
So God looked upon the earth, and indeed it was corrupt; for all flesh had corrupted their way on the earth.
So God looked upon the earth, and indeed it was corrupt; for all flesh had corrupted their way on the earth.
Genesis 6:17
And behold, I Myself am bringing floodwaters on the earth, to destroy from under heaven all flesh in which is the breath of life; everything that is on the earth shall die.
And behold, I Myself am bringing floodwaters on the earth, to destroy from under heaven all flesh in which is the breath of life; everything that is on the earth shall die.
Genesis 19:19
Indeed now, your servant has found favor in your sight, and you have increased your mercy which you have shown me by saving my life; but I cannot escape to the mountains, lest some evil overtake me and I die.
Indeed now, your servant has found favor in your sight, and you have increased your mercy which you have shown me by saving my life; but I cannot escape to the mountains, lest some evil overtake me and I die.
Psalms 84:11
For the LORD God is a sun and shield; The LORD will give grace and glory; No good thing will He withhold From those who walk uprightly.
For the LORD God is a sun and shield; The LORD will give grace and glory; No good thing will He withhold From those who walk uprightly.
Psalms 145:20
The LORD preserves all who love Him, But all the wicked He will destroy.
The LORD preserves all who love Him, But all the wicked He will destroy.
Proverbs 3:4
And so find favor and high esteem In the sight of God and man.
And so find favor and high esteem In the sight of God and man.
Proverbs 8:35
For whoever finds me finds life, And obtains favor from the LORD;
For whoever finds me finds life, And obtains favor from the LORD;
Proverbs 12:2
A good man obtains favor from the LORD, But a man of wicked intentions He will condemn.
A good man obtains favor from the LORD, But a man of wicked intentions He will condemn.
Jeremiah 31:2
Thus says the LORD: "The people who survived the sword Found grace in the wilderness-- Israel, when I went to give him rest."
Thus says the LORD: "The people who survived the sword Found grace in the wilderness-- Israel, when I went to give him rest."
Luke 1:30
Then the angel said to her, "Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.
Then the angel said to her, "Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
Then the king of Syria warred against Israel,.... Proclaimed war against him; on what account, or how long it was after Naaman his general came with a letter of recommendation from him to the king of Israel, and had his cure, is not said:
and took counsel with his servants; his privy counsellors, or the general officers of his army:
saying, in such and such a place shall be my camp; in some covered hidden place, as the Targum; where he would lie encamped waiting in ambush, to fall upon the king of Israel unawares, as he and his forces should pass that way; the place, no doubt, was named by the king of Syria, though not recorded by the historian; or, as the words may be rendered,
the place of such and such a man; for, as Ben Melech observes, "peloni almoni" are used of persons whose names are either unknown or concealed.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
The king of Syria - Probably the great Benhadad (see 2 Kings 6:24).
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse 2 Kings 6:8. The king of Syria warred against Israel — This was probably the same Ben-hadad who is mentioned 2 Kings 6:24. What was the real or pretended cause of this war we cannot tell; but we may say, in numberless war cases, as Calmet says in this: "An ambitious and restless prince always finds a sufficiency of reasons to colour his enterprises."
In such and such a place — The Syrian king had observed, from the disposition of the Israelitish army, in what direction it was about to make its movements; and therefore laid ambuscades where he might surprise it to the greatest advantage.
