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for thither the Syrians are come down. <a href="/nkjv/2_kings/6.htm">New King James Version</a> 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.” <a href="/nasb_/2_kings/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> 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.” <a href="/nasb/2_kings/6.htm">NASB 1995</a> The man of God sent word to the king of Israel saying, &#8220Beware that you do not pass this place, for the Arameans are coming down there.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/2_kings/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a> 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.” <a href="/lsb/2_kings/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> 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.” <a href="/amp/2_kings/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a> 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.” <a href="/csb/2_kings/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> 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.” <a href="/hcsb/2_kings/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> But the man of God sent word to the king of Israel: &#8220Be careful passing by this place, for the Arameans are going down there.&#8221 <a href="/asv/2_kings/6.htm">American Standard Version</a> 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. <a href="/cev/2_kings/6.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> 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." <a href="/erv/2_kings/6.htm">English Revised Version</a> 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. <a href="/gwt/2_kings/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> So the man of God would send a message to the king of Israel, "Be careful not to go by that place. The Arameans are hiding there." <a href="/gnt/2_kings/6.htm">Good News Translation</a> 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. <a href="/isv/2_kings/6.htm">International Standard Version</a> So the man of God sent a message to the king of Israel, warning him, "Keep an eye on that area, because the Arameans are going to be there!" <a href="/msb/2_kings/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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.? <a href="/net/2_kings/6.htm">NET Bible</a> 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." <a href="/nheb/2_kings/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> The man of God sent to the king of Israel, saying, "Beware that you not pass such a place; for the Arameans are coming down there." <a href="/wbt/2_kings/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> 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. <a href="/web/2_kings/6.htm">World English Bible</a> The man of God sent to the king of Israel, saying, “Beware that you not pass this place, for the Syrians are coming down there.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_kings/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And the man of God sends to the king of Israel, saying, “Take heed of passing by this place, for the Arameans are coming down there”; <a href="/ylt/2_kings/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> 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; <a href="/slt/2_kings/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the man of God will send to the king of Israel, saying, Watch from passing through this place, for there Aram encamps.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_kings/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> 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. <a href="/cpdv/2_kings/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And so the man of God sent to the king of Israel, saying: “Take care not to pass by that place. For the Syrians are there in ambush.” <a href="/nabre/2_kings/6.htm">New American Bible</a> But the man of God would send word to the king of Israel, “Be careful! Do not pass by this place, for Aram will attack there.” <a href="/nrsvce/2_kings/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> 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.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_kings/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> 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. <a href="/hpbt/2_kings/6.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And the Prophet of God sent to the King of Israel, and he said to him: “Beware you do not pass this place, because there the Edomites are laying wait!”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/2_kings/6.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> 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.' <a href="/sep/2_kings/6.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And Elisaie sent to the king of Israel, saying, Take heed that thou pass not by that place, for the Syrians are hidden there. <a href="/parallel/2_kings/6-9.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/FiLs3w_mMFQ?start=1879" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/2_kings/6.htm">Elisha Captures the Blinded Arameans</a> 8Now 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.” 9<a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: ’îš (N-msc) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term.">Then the man</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm (Art:: N-mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">of God</a> <a href="/hebrew/7971.htm" title="7971: way·yiš·laḥ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To send. A primitive root; to send away, for, or out.">sent</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">word to</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: me·leḵ (N-msc) -- King. From malak; a king.">the king</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">of Israel:</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: lê·mōr (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8104.htm" title="8104: hiš·šā·mer (V-Nifal-Imp-ms) -- To keep, watch, preserve. A primitive root; properly, to hedge about, i.e. Guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.">“Be careful</a> <a href="/hebrew/5674.htm" title="5674: mê·‘ă·ḇōr (Prep-m:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To pass over, through, or by, pass on. A primitive root; to cross over; used very widely of any transition; specifically, to cover.">passing by</a> <a href="/hebrew/2088.htm" title="2088: haz·zeh (Art:: Pro-ms) -- This, here. A primitive word; the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that.">this</a> <a href="/hebrew/4725.htm" title="4725: ham·mā·qō·wm (Art:: N-ms) -- Or maqom; also mqowmah; or mqomah; from quwm; properly, a standing, i.e. A spot; but used widely of a locality; also of a condition.">place,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">for</a> <a href="/hebrew/758.htm" title="758: ’ă·rām (N-proper-fs) -- Syria and its inhab., also the names of a son of Shem, a grandson of Nahor, and an Isr. ">the Arameans</a> <a href="/hebrew/5185.htm" title="5185: nə·ḥit·tîm (Adj-mp) -- Descending. From nachath; descending.">are going down</a> <a href="/hebrew/8033.htm" title="8033: šām (Adv) -- There, thither. A primitive particle; there then; often thither, or thence.">there.”</a> 10So the king of Israel sent word to the place the man of God had pointed out. Time and again Elisha warned the king, so that he was on his guard in such places.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/2_kings/6-10.htm">2 Kings 6:10</a> So the king of Israel sent word to the place the man of God had pointed out. Time and again Elisha warned the king, so that he was on his guard in such places. <a href="/2_kings/6-12.htm">2 Kings 6:12</a> 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.” <a href="/2_kings/6-15.htm">2 Kings 6:15-17</a> When the servant of the man of God got up and went out early in the morning, behold, an army with horses and chariots had surrounded the city. So he asked Elisha, “Oh, my master, what are we to do?” / “Do not be afraid,” Elisha answered, “for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” / 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. <a href="/2_kings/1-3.htm">2 Kings 1:3</a> But the angel of the LORD said to Elijah the Tishbite, “Go up to meet the messengers of the king of Samaria and ask them, ‘Is it because there is no God in Israel that you are on your way to inquire of Baal-zebub, the god of Ekron?’ <a href="/2_kings/3-16.htm">2 Kings 3:16-19</a> and he said, “This is what the LORD says: ‘Dig this valley full of ditches.’ / 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.’ / This is a simple matter in the sight of the LORD, and He will also deliver the Moabites into your hand. ... <a href="/1_kings/22-17.htm">1 Kings 22:17</a> So Micaiah declared: “I saw all Israel scattered on the hills like sheep without a shepherd. And the LORD said, ‘These people have no master; let each one return home in peace.’” <a href="/1_samuel/23-9.htm">1 Samuel 23:9-12</a> When David learned that Saul was plotting evil against him, he said to Abiathar the priest, “Bring the ephod.” / And David said, “O LORD, God of Israel, Your servant has heard that Saul intends to come to Keilah and destroy the city on my account. / Will the citizens of Keilah surrender me into his hand? Will Saul come down, as Your servant has heard? O LORD, God of Israel, please tell Your servant.” “He will,” said the LORD. ... <a href="/1_samuel/9-6.htm">1 Samuel 9:6-9</a> “Look,” said the servant, “in this city there is a man of God who is highly respected; everything he says surely comes to pass. Let us go there now. Perhaps he will tell us which way to go.” / “If we do go,” Saul replied, “what can we give the man? For the bread in our packs is gone, and there is no gift to take to the man of God. What do we have?” / The servant answered him again. “Look,” he said, “I have here in my hand a quarter shekel of silver. I will give it to the man of God, and he will tell us our way.” ... <a href="/1_samuel/19-11.htm">1 Samuel 19:11-12</a> Then Saul sent messengers to David’s house to watch him and kill him in the morning. But David’s wife Michal warned him, “If you do not run for your life tonight, tomorrow you will be dead!” / So Michal lowered David from the window, and he ran away and escaped. <a href="/2_chronicles/20-14.htm">2 Chronicles 20:14-17</a> Then the Spirit of the LORD came upon Jahaziel son of Zechariah, the son of Benaiah, the son of Jeiel, the son of Mattaniah, a Levite from Asaph’s descendants, as he stood in the midst of the assembly. / And he said, “Listen, all you people of Judah and Jerusalem! Listen, King Jehoshaphat! This is what the LORD says: ‘Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army, for the battle does not belong to you, but to God. / Tomorrow you are to march down against them. You will see them coming up the Ascent of Ziz, and you will find them at the end of the valley facing the Wilderness of Jeruel. ... <a href="/jeremiah/42-9.htm">Jeremiah 42:9-11</a> Jeremiah told them, “Thus says the LORD, the God of Israel, to whom you sent me to present your petition: / ‘If you will indeed stay in this land, then I will build you up and not tear you down; I will plant you and not uproot you, for I will relent of the disaster I have brought upon you. / Do not be afraid of the king of Babylon, whom you now fear; do not be afraid of him, declares the LORD, for I am with you to save you and deliver you from him. <a href="/amos/3-7.htm">Amos 3:7</a> Surely the Lord GOD does nothing without revealing His plan to His servants the prophets. <a href="/matthew/2-12.htm">Matthew 2:12</a> And having been warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they withdrew to their country by another route. <a href="/matthew/2-22.htm">Matthew 2:22</a> But when he learned that Archelaus was reigning in Judea in place of his father Herod, he was afraid to go there. And having been warned in a dream, he withdrew to the district of Galilee, <a href="/matthew/24-15.htm">Matthew 24:15-16</a> So when you see standing in the holy place ‘the abomination of desolation,’ spoken of by the prophet Daniel (let the reader understand), / then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And the man of God sent to the king of Israel, saying, Beware that you pass not such a place; for thither the Syrians are come down.Beware<a href="/2_kings/3-17.htm">2 Kings 3:17-19</a> For thus saith the LORD, Ye shall not see wind, neither shall ye see rain; yet that valley shall be filled with water, that ye may drink, both ye, and your cattle, and your beasts… <a href="/1_kings/20-13.htm">1 Kings 20:13,28</a> And, behold, there came a prophet unto Ahab king of Israel, saying, Thus saith the LORD, Hast thou seen all this great multitude? behold, I will deliver it into thine hand this day; and thou shalt know that I am the LORD… thither the Syrians<a href="/2_kings/4-27.htm">2 Kings 4:27</a> And when she came to the man of God to the hill, she caught him by the feet: but Gehazi came near to thrust her away. And the man of God said, Let her alone; for her soul is vexed within her: and the LORD hath hid it from me, and hath not told me.<a href="/amos/3-7.htm">Amos 3:7</a> Surely the Lord GOD will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets.<a href="/revelation/1-1.htm">Revelation 1:1</a> The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John:<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_kings/5-2.htm">Aramaeans</a> <a href="/2_kings/5-2.htm">Arameans</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-12.htm">Beware</a> <a href="/2_kings/4-13.htm">Care</a> <a href="/2_kings/6-8.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/2_kings/4-9.htm">Passing</a> <a href="/2_kings/6-8.htm">Secret</a> <a href="/2_kings/5-2.htm">Syrians</a> <a href="/2_kings/6-6.htm">Thither</a> <a href="/2_kings/6-8.htm">Waiting</a> <a href="/2_kings/5-14.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_kings/6-18.htm">Aramaeans</a> <a href="/2_kings/6-23.htm">Arameans</a> <a href="/ezra/4-22.htm">Beware</a> <a href="/2_kings/9-34.htm">Care</a> <a href="/2_kings/6-10.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/2_kings/6-26.htm">Passing</a> <a href="/2_kings/6-29.htm">Secret</a> <a href="/2_kings/6-18.htm">Syrians</a> <a href="/2_kings/6-14.htm">Thither</a> <a href="/2_kings/6-33.htm">Waiting</a> <a href="/2_kings/6-18.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">2 Kings 6</div>1. <a href="/2_kings/6-1.htm">Elisha, allowing the young prophets to enlarge dwellings, floats an axhead</a> 8. <a href="/2_kings/6-8.htm">He discloses the king of Syria's counsel</a> 13. <a href="/2_kings/6-13.htm">The army which was sent to Dothan to apprehend Elisha, is blinded</a> 19. <a href="/2_kings/6-19.htm">Being brought into Samaria, they are dismissed in peace</a> 24. <a href="/2_kings/6-24.htm">The famine in Samaria causes women to eat their own children</a> 30. <a href="/2_kings/6-30.htm">The king sends to slay Elisha</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_kings/6.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_kings/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_kings/6.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Then the man of God sent word to the king of Israel: The "man of God" refers to the prophet Elisha, who succeeded Elijah as a major prophet in Israel. Prophets were often intermediaries between God and the people, delivering divine messages. Elisha's role here underscores the importance of prophetic guidance in Israel's history. The king of Israel at this time was likely Jehoram, son of Ahab, who reigned during a period of frequent conflict with neighboring nations. This phrase highlights the divine protection and insight provided to Israel through God's prophets, a recurring theme in the Old Testament.Be careful not to pass by this place: This warning indicates a specific location that was strategically significant. The phrase suggests a divine revelation of military intelligence, showcasing God's omniscience and care for His people. The warning implies a potential ambush or danger, emphasizing the need for vigilance and obedience to divine instruction. This reflects the broader biblical theme of God guiding and protecting His people when they heed His warnings.For the Arameans are going down there: The Arameans, also known as Syrians, were frequent adversaries of Israel. Their capital was Damascus, and they often engaged in military campaigns against Israel. This phrase indicates a planned movement or attack by the Arameans, revealing the geopolitical tensions of the time. The Arameans' presence in the region is well-documented in both biblical and extrabiblical sources, such as Assyrian records. This situation illustrates the constant threat Israel faced from surrounding nations and the need for divine intervention. The prophetic insight given to Elisha serves as a reminder of God's sovereignty over nations and His ability to thwart the plans of Israel's enemies.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/e/elisha.htm">Elisha</a> The "man of God" referred to in this verse, Elisha was a prophet in Israel who succeeded Elijah. He was known for his miracles and his role as a spiritual leader. 2. <a href="/topical/k/king_of_israel.htm">King of Israel</a> The ruler of the northern kingdom of Israel during this time. He received warnings from Elisha about the movements of the Aramean army. 3. <a href="/topical/a/arameans.htm">Arameans</a> A group of people from Aram (modern-day Syria) who were often in conflict with Israel. They were planning to ambush the Israelites. 4. <a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a> The northern kingdom, distinct from Judah, often in conflict with surrounding nations, including Aram. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_place.htm">The Place</a> While not named in this verse, it refers to a specific location where the Arameans planned to attack, highlighting the strategic military intelligence provided by Elisha.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/d/divine_guidance_and_protection.htm">Divine Guidance and Protection</a> God provides guidance and protection to His people through His servants. Just as Elisha warned the king, God often uses His Word and His people to guide us away from danger. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_prophets.htm">The Role of Prophets</a> Prophets in the Bible served as God's mouthpiece, delivering messages of warning, guidance, and hope. Today, we can seek God's guidance through prayer and Scripture. <a href="/topical/s/spiritual_warfare_awareness.htm">Spiritual Warfare Awareness</a> Just as the Arameans plotted against Israel, we face spiritual battles. Being aware of the enemy's tactics is crucial, and we must rely on God's wisdom to navigate these challenges. <a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_god's_warnings.htm">Obedience to God's Warnings</a> The king of Israel heeded Elisha's warnings, which saved his people. We must be attentive and obedient to God's warnings in our lives to avoid spiritual pitfalls. <a href="/topical/c/community_and_leadership.htm">Community and Leadership</a> Elisha's relationship with the king highlights the importance of godly counsel in leadership. Leaders should seek and value the wisdom of those who are spiritually mature.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_kings_6.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Kings 6</a> <a href="/q/what_events_are_described_in_2_kings.htm">What events are described in 2 Kings?</a> <a href="/q/what_are_the_key_events_in_2_kings.htm">What are the key events in 2 Kings?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_it_mean_when_god_says_no.htm">What does it mean when God says no?</a> <a href="/q/how_is_elisha's_divine_power_validated.htm">What protects Elisha's claim to divine power in this chapter (2 Kings 5:8-9) from being just legend or folklore?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_kings/6.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(9) Pass.--Pass over, across, or through.Such a place.--This place.Thither.--There.Come down.--Coming down. Another anomalous Hebrew form (n?hittim). Some would recognise here again a corruption of the same verb as in <a href="/2_kings/6-8.htm" title="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.">2Kings 6:8</a>, and render, "for there the Syrians are about hiding" (nehbim, i.e., nehb?'im). This is supported by the LXX., "??? ???? ????? ?????????;" the Syriac and Arabic, "are lurking;" the Vulg., "in insidiis sunt;" and the Targum, "are hidden." But the word (Heb.) is really an irregular participial formation from nahath, "to descend," and the Authorised Version is therefore correct. The versions have deduced the idea of hiding from that of going down, as if crouching on the ground were meant.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_kings/6.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 9. - And the man of God - i.e. Elisha, who at the time was "the man of God "(κατ ἐξοήν) - sent unto the King of Israel - Jehoram, undoubtedly (see ver. 32) - saying, Beware that thou pass not such a place; for thither the Syrians are come down. Some translate, "Beware that thou neglect not such a place, for thither the Syrians are coming down;" but our version is probably correct, and is approved by Bahr and Thenius. Elisha did not suffer his hostile feeling towards Jehoram personally (<a href="/2_kings/3-13.htm">2 Kings 3:13</a>; <a href="/2_kings/5-8.htm">2 Kings 5:8</a>; <a href="/2_kings/6-32.htm">2 Kings 6:32</a>) to interfere with his patriotism. When disaster threatened his country, he felt it incumbent on him to warn even an ungodly king. <a href="/commentaries/2_kings/6-9.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Then the man אִ֣ישׁ (’îš) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> A man as an individual, a male person of God הָאֱלֹהִ֗ים (hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative sent וַיִּשְׁלַ֞ח (way·yiš·laḥ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7971.htm">Strong's 7971: </a> To send away, for, out word to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to the king מֶ֤לֶךְ (me·leḵ) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king of Israel: יִשְׂרָאֵל֙ (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc “Be careful הִשָּׁ֕מֶר (hiš·šā·mer) Verb - Nifal - Imperative - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8104.htm">Strong's 8104: </a> To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend to passing by מֵעֲבֹ֖ר (mê·‘ă·ḇōr) Preposition-m | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5674.htm">Strong's 5674: </a> To pass over, through, or by, pass on this הַזֶּ֑ה (haz·zeh) Article | Pronoun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2088.htm">Strong's 2088: </a> This, that place, הַמָּק֣וֹם (ham·mā·qō·wm) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4725.htm">Strong's 4725: </a> A standing, a spot, a condition for כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction the Arameans אֲרָ֥ם (’ă·rām) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_758.htm">Strong's 758: </a> Aram -- Syria are going down נְחִתִּֽים׃ (nə·ḥit·tîm) Adjective - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5181.htm">Strong's 5181: </a> To sink, descend, to press, lead down there.” שָׁ֖ם (šām) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8033.htm">Strong's 8033: </a> There, then, thither <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_kings/6-9.htm">2 Kings 6:9 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_kings/6-9.htm">2 Kings 6:9 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_kings/6-9.htm">2 Kings 6:9 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_kings/6-9.htm">2 Kings 6:9 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_kings/6-9.htm">2 Kings 6:9 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_kings/6-9.htm">2 Kings 6:9 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_kings/6-9.htm">2 Kings 6:9 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_kings/6-9.htm">2 Kings 6:9 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_kings/6-9.htm">2 Kings 6:9 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_kings/6-9.htm">2 Kings 6:9 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_kings/6-9.htm">OT History: 2 Kings 6:9 The man of God sent to (2Ki iiKi ii ki 2 kg 2kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_kings/6-8.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Kings 6:8"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Kings 6:8" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_kings/6-10.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Kings 6:10"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Kings 6:10" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>