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What shall we do?&#8221 the servant asked. <a href="/nlt/2_kings/6.htm">New Living Translation</a> When the servant of the man of God got up early the next morning and went outside, there were troops, horses, and chariots everywhere. “Oh, sir, what will we do now?” the young man cried to Elisha. <a href="/esv/2_kings/6.htm">English Standard Version</a> When the servant of the man of God rose early in the morning and went out, behold, an army with horses and chariots was all around the city. And the servant said, “Alas, my master! What shall we do?” <a href="/bsb/2_kings/6.htm">Berean Standard Bible</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?” <a href="/kjv/2_kings/6.htm">King James Bible</a> And when the servant of the man of God was risen early, and gone forth, behold, an host compassed the city both with horses and chariots. And his servant said unto him, Alas, my master! how shall we do? <a href="/nkjv/2_kings/6.htm">New King James Version</a> And when the servant of the man of God arose early and went out, there was an army, surrounding the city with horses and chariots. And his servant said to him, “Alas, my master! What shall we do?” <a href="/nasb_/2_kings/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Now when the attendant of the man of God had risen early and gone out, behold, an army with horses and chariots was circling the city. And his servant said to him, “This is hopeless, my master! What are we to do?” <a href="/nasb/2_kings/6.htm">NASB 1995</a> Now when the attendant of the man of God had risen early and gone out, behold, an army with horses and chariots was circling the city. And his servant said to him, &#8220Alas, my master! What shall we do?&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/2_kings/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Now when the attendant of the man of God had risen early and gone out, behold, an army with horses and chariots was circling the city. And his servant said to him, “Alas, my master! What shall we do?” <a href="/lsb/2_kings/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then the attendant of the man of God arose early and went out, and behold, a military force with horses and chariots was all around the city. And his young man said to him, “Alas, my master! What shall we do?” <a href="/amp/2_kings/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a> The servant of the man of God got up early and went out, and behold, there was an army with horses and chariots encircling the city. Elisha’s servant said to him, “Oh no, my master! What are we to do?” <a href="/csb/2_kings/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> When the servant of the man of God got up early and went out, he discovered an army with horses and chariots surrounding the city. So he asked Elisha, “Oh, my master, what are we to do? ” <a href="/hcsb/2_kings/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> When the servant of the man of God got up early and went out, he discovered an army with horses and chariots surrounding the city. So he asked Elisha, &#8220Oh, my master, what are we to do?&#8221 <a href="/asv/2_kings/6.htm">American Standard Version</a> And when the servant of the man of God was risen early, and gone forth, behold, a host with horses and chariots was round about the city. And his servant said unto him, Alas, my master! how shall we do? <a href="/cev/2_kings/6.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> When Elisha's servant got up the next morning, he saw that Syrian troops had the town surrounded. "Sir, what are we going to do?" he asked. <a href="/erv/2_kings/6.htm">English Revised Version</a> And when the servant of the man of God was risen early, and gone forth, behold, an host with horses and chariots was round about the city. And his servant said unto him, Alas, my master! how shall we do? <a href="/gwt/2_kings/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> When the servant of the man of God got up in the morning and went outside, he saw troops, horses, and chariots surrounding the city. Elisha's servant asked, "Master, what should we do?" <a href="/gnt/2_kings/6.htm">Good News Translation</a> Early the next morning Elisha's servant got up, went out of the house, and saw the Syrian troops with their horses and chariots surrounding the town. He went back to Elisha and exclaimed, "We are doomed, sir! What shall we do?" <a href="/isv/2_kings/6.htm">International Standard Version</a> Meanwhile, the attendant to the man of God got up early in the morning and went outside, and there were the elite forces, surrounding the city, accompanied by horses and chariots! So Elisha's attendant cried out to him, "Oh no! Master! What will we do!?" <a href="/net/2_kings/6.htm">NET Bible</a> The prophet's attendant got up early in the morning. When he went outside there was an army surrounding the city, along with horses and chariots. He said to Elisha, "Oh no, my master! What will we do?" <a href="/nheb/2_kings/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> When the servant of the man of God had risen early, and gone out, look, an army with horses and chariots was around the city. His servant said to him, "Alas, my master. What shall we do?" <a href="/wbt/2_kings/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And when the servant of the man of God had risen early, and gone forth, behold, a host compassed the city both with horses and chariots. And his servant said to him, Alas, my master! how shall we do?<div class="vheading2">Majority Text Translations</div><a href="/msb/2_kings/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</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?” <a href="/web/2_kings/6.htm">World English Bible</a> When the servant of the man of God had risen early and gone out, behold, an army with horses and chariots was around the city. His servant said to him, “Alas, my master! What shall we do?” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_kings/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And the servant of the man of God rises early, and goes out, and behold, a force is surrounding the city, and horse and chariot, and his young man says to him, “Aah! My lord, how do we do?” <a href="/ylt/2_kings/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And the servant of the man of God riseth early, and goeth out, and lo, a force is surrounding the city, and horse and chariot, and his young man saith unto him, 'Alas! my lord, how do we do?' <a href="/slt/2_kings/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he serving the man of God will rise early to stand up, and he went forth, and behold, strength surrounding the city, and horse and chariot And his boy will say to him, Alas, my lord! how shall we do?<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_kings/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And the servant of the man of God rising early, went out, and saw an army round about the city, and horses and chariots: and he told him, saying: Alas, alas, alas, my lord, what shall we do? <a href="/cpdv/2_kings/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Now the servant of the man of God, arising at first light, went out and saw the army all around the city, with horses and chariots. And he reported it to him, saying: “Alas, alas, alas, my lord! What shall we do?” <a href="/nabre/2_kings/6.htm">New American Bible</a> Early the next morning, when the servant of the man of God arose and went out, he saw the force with its horses and chariots surrounding the city. “Alas!” he said to Elisha. “What shall we do, my lord?” <a href="/nrsvce/2_kings/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> When an attendant of the man of God rose early in the morning and went out, an army with horses and chariots was all around the city. His servant said, “Alas, master! What shall we do?”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_kings/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And when the servant of the prophet of God arose early and went out, behold, an army surrounded the city both with horses and chariots. And his servant said to him, Alas, my master! what shall we do? <a href="/hpbt/2_kings/6.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And the Minister of the Prophet of God arose to go out and he went out and he saw the army that surrounded the city, and the horses and chariots, and his young Manservant said to him: “Oh, my Lord! what shall we do?”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/2_kings/6.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And when the servant of the man of God was risen early, and gone forth, behold, a host with horses and chariots was round about the city. And his servant said unto him: 'Alas, my master! how shall we do?' <a href="/sep/2_kings/6.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And the servant of Elisaie rose up early and went out; and, behold, a host compassed the city, and horses and chariots: and the servant said to him, O master, what shall we do? <a href="/parallel/2_kings/6-15.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=1943" 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> …14the king of Aram sent horses, chariots, and a great army. They went there by night and surrounded the city. 15<a href="/hebrew/8334.htm" title="8334: mə·šā·rêṯ (V-Piel-Prtcpl-msc) -- To minister, serve. A primitive root; to attend as a menial or worshipper; figuratively, to contribute to.">When the servant</a> <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.">of 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/6965.htm" title="6965: lā·qūm (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To arise, stand up, stand. A primitive root; to rise.">got up</a> <a href="/hebrew/3318.htm" title="3318: way·yê·ṣê (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to go out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.">and went out</a> <a href="/hebrew/7925.htm" title="7925: way·yaš·kêm (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to incline; but used only as denominative from shkem; literally, to load up, i.e. To start early in the morning.">early in the morning,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2009.htm" title="2009: wə·hin·nêh- (Conj-w:: Interjection) -- Lo! behold! Prolongation for hen; lo!"></a> <a href="/hebrew/2428.htm" title="2428: ḥa·yil (N-ms) -- From chuwl; probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength.">an army</a> <a href="/hebrew/5483.htm" title="5483: wə·sūs (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- A swallow, swift (type of bird). Or cuc; from an unused root meaning to skip; a horse; also a swallow.">with horses</a> <a href="/hebrew/7393.htm" title="7393: wā·rā·ḵeḇ (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- From rakab; a vehicle; by implication, a team; by extension, cavalry; by analogy a rider, i.e. The upper millstone.">and chariots</a> <a href="/hebrew/5437.htm" title="5437: sō·w·ḇêḇ (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- A primitive root; to revolve, surround, or border; used in various applications, literally and figuratively.">had surrounded</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5892.htm" title="5892: hā·‘îr (Art:: N-fs) -- Excitement. Or par; or ayar; from uwr a city in the widest sense.">the city.</a> <a href="/hebrew/5288.htm" title="5288: na·‘ă·rōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- A boy, lad, youth, retainer. From na'ar; a boy, from the age of infancy to adolescence; by implication, a servant; also, a girl.">So he</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ê·lāw (Prep:: 3ms) -- To, into, towards. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">asked Elisha,</a> <a href="/hebrew/162.htm" title="162: ’ă·hāh (Interjection) -- Alas! Apparently a primitive word expressing pain exclamatorily; Oh!">“Oh,</a> <a href="/hebrew/113.htm" title="113: ’ă·ḏō·nî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- Lord. Or adon; from an unused root; sovereign, i.e. Controller.">my master,</a> <a href="/hebrew/349.htm" title="349: ’ê·ḵāh (Interjection) -- How?. Also eykah; and teykakah; prolonged from 'ay; how? Or how!; also where.">what</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: na·‘ă·śeh (V-Qal-Imperf-1cp) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">are we to do?”</a> 16“Do not be afraid,” Elisha answered, “for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.”…<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="/psalms/34-7.htm">Psalm 34:7</a> The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear Him, and he delivers them. <a href="/psalms/91-11.htm">Psalm 91:11-12</a> For He will command His angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways. / They will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone. <a href="/daniel/6-22.htm">Daniel 6:22</a> My God sent His angel and shut the mouths of the lions. They have not hurt me, for I was found innocent in His sight, and I have done no wrong against you, O king.” <a href="/matthew/26-53.htm">Matthew 26:53</a> 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? <a href="/hebrews/1-14.htm">Hebrews 1:14</a> Are not the angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation? <a href="/psalms/27-3.htm">Psalm 27:3</a> Though an army encamps around me, my heart will not fear; though a war breaks out against me, I will keep my trust. <a href="/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10</a> Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. <a href="/romans/8-31.htm">Romans 8:31</a> What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? <a href="/joshua/1-9.htm">Joshua 1:9</a> Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” <a href="/2_chronicles/32-7.htm">2 Chronicles 32:7-8</a> “Be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged before the king of Assyria and the vast army with him, for there is a greater One with us than with him. / With him is only the arm of flesh, but with us is the LORD our God to help us and to fight our battles.” So the people were strengthened by the words of Hezekiah king of Judah. <a href="/psalms/3-6.htm">Psalm 3:6</a> I will not fear the myriads set against me on every side. <a href="/psalms/46-7.htm">Psalm 46:7</a> The LORD of Hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah <a href="/isaiah/43-1.htm">Isaiah 43:1-2</a> But now, this is what the LORD says—He who created you, O Jacob, and He who formed you, O Israel: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine! / When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you go through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched; the flames will not set you ablaze. <a href="/1_john/4-4.htm">1 John 4:4</a> You, little children, are from God and have overcome them, because greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world. <a href="/philippians/4-6.htm">Philippians 4:6-7</a> Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. / And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And when the servant of the man of God was risen early, and gone forth, behold, an host compassed the city both with horses and chariots. And his servant said to him, Alas, my master! how shall we do?servant.<a href="/2_kings/3-11.htm">2 Kings 3:11</a> But Jehoshaphat said, Is there not here a prophet of the LORD, that we may inquire of the LORD by him? And one of the king of Israel's servants answered and said, Here is Elisha the son of Shaphat, which poured water on the hands of Elijah.<a href="/2_kings/5-20.htm">2 Kings 5:20,27</a> But Gehazi, the servant of Elisha the man of God, said, Behold, my master hath spared Naaman this Syrian, in not receiving at his hands that which he brought: but, as the LORD liveth, I will run after him, and take somewhat of him… <a href="/exodus/24-13.htm">Exodus 24:13</a> And Moses rose up, and his minister Joshua: and Moses went up into the mount of God.Alas<a href="/2_kings/6-5.htm">2 Kings 6:5</a> But as one was felling a beam, the axe head fell into the water: and he cried, and said, Alas, master! for it was borrowed.<a href="/2_chronicles/20-12.htm">2 Chronicles 20:12</a> O our God, wilt thou not judge them? for we have no might against this great company that cometh against us; neither know we what to do: but our eyes are upon thee.<a href="/psalms/53-5.htm">Psalm 53:5</a> There were they in great fear, where no fear was: for God hath scattered the bones of him that encampeth against thee: thou hast put them to shame, because God hath despised them.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_kings/6-5.htm">Alas</a> <a href="/2_kings/6-14.htm">Army</a> <a href="/2_kings/4-43.htm">Attendant</a> <a href="/2_kings/6-14.htm">Carriages</a> <a href="/2_kings/6-14.htm">Chariot</a> <a href="/2_kings/6-14.htm">Chariots</a> <a href="/2_kings/6-14.htm">Circling</a> <a href="/2_kings/6-14.htm">City</a> <a href="/2_kings/6-14.htm">Compassed</a> <a href="/2_kings/3-22.htm">Early</a> <a href="/2_kings/6-14.htm">Force</a> <a href="/2_kings/6-7.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/1_kings/20-25.htm">Horse</a> <a href="/2_kings/6-14.htm">Horses</a> <a href="/2_kings/6-14.htm">Host</a> <a href="/2_kings/6-5.htm">Master</a> <a href="/2_kings/3-22.htm">Morning</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-20.htm">Risen</a> <a href="/2_kings/4-30.htm">Riseth</a> <a href="/2_kings/4-30.htm">Rose</a> <a href="/2_kings/6-14.htm">Round</a> <a href="/2_kings/5-25.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/2_kings/6-14.htm">Surrounded</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-24.htm">Surrounding</a> <a href="/2_kings/6-8.htm">War</a> <a href="/2_kings/5-22.htm">Young</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/proverbs/23-29.htm">Alas</a> <a href="/2_kings/6-24.htm">Army</a> <a href="/2_kings/22-12.htm">Attendant</a> <a href="/2_kings/10-2.htm">Carriages</a> <a href="/2_kings/7-14.htm">Chariot</a> <a href="/2_kings/6-17.htm">Chariots</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/4-3.htm">Circling</a> <a href="/2_kings/6-19.htm">City</a> <a href="/2_kings/8-21.htm">Compassed</a> <a href="/2_kings/19-35.htm">Early</a> <a href="/2_kings/9-5.htm">Force</a> <a href="/2_kings/8-3.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/2_kings/9-19.htm">Horse</a> <a href="/2_kings/6-17.htm">Horses</a> <a href="/2_kings/6-24.htm">Host</a> <a href="/2_kings/6-22.htm">Master</a> <a href="/2_kings/7-9.htm">Morning</a> <a href="/2_kings/8-21.htm">Risen</a> <a href="/2_kings/8-2.htm">Riseth</a> <a href="/2_kings/7-5.htm">Rose</a> <a href="/2_kings/6-17.htm">Round</a> <a href="/2_kings/8-4.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/2_kings/8-21.htm">Surrounded</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-23.htm">Surrounding</a> <a href="/2_kings/8-28.htm">War</a> <a href="/2_kings/6-17.htm">Young</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'; 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The "servant of the man of God" refers to Elisha's attendant, who is unnamed in this passage. The early morning timing suggests a routine start to the day, yet it quickly turns into a moment of crisis. In biblical times, early morning was often a time for prayer and preparation, indicating the servant's diligence. This moment parallels other biblical instances where God reveals His plans or protection in the morning, such as the provision of manna for the Israelites (<a href="/exodus/16-21.htm">Exodus 16:21</a>).behold, an army with horses and chariots had surrounded the city The presence of an army with horses and chariots indicates a formidable military force, typical of ancient Near Eastern warfare. Horses and chariots were symbols of power and might, often used by nations like Egypt and Assyria. The city referred to is Dothan, a location mentioned earlier in <a href="/2_kings/6-13.htm">2 Kings 6:13</a>. Dothan was strategically significant, situated on a trade route, making it a target for military action. This scenario reflects the ongoing conflict between Israel and Aram (Syria), highlighting the political and military tensions of the time.So he asked Elisha, “Oh, my master, what are we to do?” The servant's question to Elisha reveals his fear and uncertainty in the face of overwhelming odds. Addressing Elisha as "my master" shows respect and recognition of Elisha's authority and spiritual insight. This moment of crisis prompts a reliance on divine guidance, a common theme in Scripture where human limitations are met with God's intervention. The servant's reaction is reminiscent of other biblical figures who faced daunting challenges, such as Moses at the Red Sea (<a href="/exodus/14-10.htm">Exodus 14:10-12</a>) or the disciples during the storm (<a href="/mark/4-38.htm">Mark 4:38</a>). This phrase sets the stage for Elisha's demonstration of faith and the subsequent revelation of God's protection.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/e/elisha.htm">Elisha</a> The prophet of God, known for his miracles and guidance to the people of Israel. He is the central figure in this account, demonstrating faith and reliance on God. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_servant.htm">The Servant</a> The unnamed servant of Elisha, who represents the human tendency to fear and doubt when faced with overwhelming circumstances. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_aramean_army.htm">The Aramean Army</a> The military force sent by the king of Aram to capture Elisha, illustrating the physical threats that often confront God's people. 4. <a href="/topical/d/dothan.htm">Dothan</a> The city where Elisha and his servant were staying, symbolizing a place of divine revelation and protection despite being surrounded by enemies. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_king_of_aram.htm">The King of Aram</a> The antagonist who seeks to capture Elisha, representing opposition to God's plans and people.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/f/faith_over_fear.htm">Faith Over Fear</a> Elisha's response to his servant's fear teaches us to trust in God's unseen protection rather than be overwhelmed by visible threats. <a href="/topical/s/spiritual_vision.htm">Spiritual Vision</a> The account encourages believers to pray for spiritual insight to see God's hand at work in their lives, even when circumstances seem dire. <a href="/topical/d/divine_protection.htm">Divine Protection</a> God's protection is often invisible but very real. Believers can take comfort in knowing that God surrounds them with His presence and power. <a href="/topical/p/prayer_as_a_response.htm">Prayer as a Response</a> When faced with fear or uncertainty, turning to God in prayer should be our first response, as demonstrated by Elisha's calm assurance. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a> The account underscores God's control over all situations, reminding us that no earthly power can thwart His plans for His people.<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/how_does_psalm_34_7_align_with_today.htm">How does Psalm 34:7’s mention of an angel encamping around believers align with modern understanding of spiritual and physical realities? </a> <a href="/q/how_does_psalm_91_align_with_science.htm">Psalm 91:11–12 mentions angels providing physical protection; how does that claim hold up against modern scientific understanding of natural events? </a> <a href="/q/what_to_do_when_a_church_closes.htm">What is Dothan's significance in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'spirit_of_fear'_mean.htm">What is the meaning of a spirit of fear?</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>(15) The servant of the man of God.--One waiting on (i.e., a minister of) the man of God. Not Gehazi, who is never called Elisha's minister, and is usually mentioned by name.Was risen early.--For the Hebrew construction, comp. <a href="/psalms/127-2.htm" title="It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows: for so he gives his beloved sleep.">Psalm 127:2</a>; <a href="/isaiah/5-11.htm" title="Woe to them that rise up early in the morning, that they may follow strong drink; that continue until night, till wine inflame them!">Isaiah 5:11</a>; <a href="/hosea/6-4.htm" title="O Ephraim, what shall I do to you? O Judah, what shall I do to you? for your goodness is as a morning cloud, and as the early dew it goes away.">Hosea 6:4</a>.Gone forth.--To the outside of the house, which commanded a view of the valley below, where the Syrians lay.And his servant said.--On returning into the house. The narrative is contracted.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_kings/6.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 15. - And when the servant of the man of God was risen early - he had, perhaps, heard the arrival of the Syrian forces during the night, and "rose early" to reconnoiter - and gone forth, behold, an host compassed the city both with horses and chariots; rather, an host compassed the city, and horses, and chariots. A force of footmen, a force of horsemen, and a chariot force, are intended (cutup. ver. 14). And his servant said unto him, Alas, my master! how shall we do? Though the servant could not know that it was Elisha's person which was especially sought, yet he was naturally alarmed at seeing the city invested by a hostile force, and anticipated either death or capture, which last would involve the being sold as a slave. Hence his "Alas!" and his piteous cry, "How shall we do?" Can we, i.e. in any way, save ourselves? <a href="/commentaries/2_kings/6-15.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>When the servant מְשָׁרֵ֨ת (mə·šā·rêṯ) Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8334.htm">Strong's 8334: </a> To attend as a, menial, worshipper, to contribute to of the man אִ֥ישׁ (’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 הָֽאֱלֹהִים֮ (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 got up לָקוּם֒ (lā·qūm) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6965.htm">Strong's 6965: </a> To arise, stand up, stand and went out וַיֵּצֵ֕א (way·yê·ṣê) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3318.htm">Strong's 3318: </a> To go, bring, out, direct and proxim early in the morning, וַ֠יַּשְׁכֵּם (way·yaš·kêm) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7925.htm">Strong's 7925: </a> To load up, to start early in the morning an army חַ֛יִל (ḥa·yil) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2428.htm">Strong's 2428: </a> A force, an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength with horses וְס֣וּס (wə·sūs) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5483.htm">Strong's 5483: </a> A swallow, swift (type of bird) and chariots וָרָ֑כֶב (wā·rā·ḵeḇ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7393.htm">Strong's 7393: </a> A vehicle, a team, cavalry, a rider, the upper millstone had surrounded סוֹבֵ֥ב (sō·w·ḇêḇ) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5437.htm">Strong's 5437: </a> To turn about, go around, surround the city. הָעִ֖יר (hā·‘îr) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5892.htm">Strong's 5892: </a> Excitement So he נַעֲר֥וֹ (na·‘ă·rōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5288.htm">Strong's 5288: </a> A boy, lad, youth, retainer asked Elisha, וַיֹּ֨אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say “Oh, אֲהָ֥הּ (’ă·hāh) Interjection <a href="/hebrew/strongs_162.htm">Strong's 162: </a> Alas! my master, אֲדֹנִ֖י (’ă·ḏō·nî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_113.htm">Strong's 113: </a> Sovereign, controller what אֵיכָ֥ה (’ê·ḵāh) Interjection <a href="/hebrew/strongs_349.htm">Strong's 349: </a> How?, how!, where are we to do?” נַֽעֲשֶֽׂה׃ (na·‘ă·śeh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> To do, make <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_kings/6-15.htm">2 Kings 6:15 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_kings/6-15.htm">2 Kings 6:15 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_kings/6-15.htm">2 Kings 6:15 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_kings/6-15.htm">2 Kings 6:15 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_kings/6-15.htm">2 Kings 6:15 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_kings/6-15.htm">2 Kings 6:15 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_kings/6-15.htm">2 Kings 6:15 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_kings/6-15.htm">2 Kings 6:15 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_kings/6-15.htm">2 Kings 6:15 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_kings/6-15.htm">2 Kings 6:15 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_kings/6-15.htm">OT History: 2 Kings 6:15 When the servant of the man (2Ki iiKi ii ki 2 kg 2kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_kings/6-14.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Kings 6:14"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Kings 6:14" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_kings/6-16.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Kings 6:16"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Kings 6:16" /></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>