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When he had taken it, Elisha put his hands on the king&#8217s hands. <a href="/nlt/2_kings/13.htm">New Living Translation</a> Elisha told him, “Put your hand on the bow,” and Elisha laid his own hands on the king’s hands. <a href="/esv/2_kings/13.htm">English Standard Version</a> Then he said to the king of Israel, “Draw the bow,” and he drew it. And Elisha laid his hands on the king’s hands. <a href="/bsb/2_kings/13.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Then Elisha said to the king of Israel, “Put your hand on the bow.” So the king put his hand on the bow, and Elisha put his hands on the king’s hands. <a href="/kjv/2_kings/13.htm">King James Bible</a> And he said to the king of Israel, Put thine hand upon the bow. And he put his hand upon it: and Elisha put his hands upon the king's hands. <a href="/nkjv/2_kings/13.htm">New King James Version</a> Then he said to the king of Israel, “Put your hand on the bow.” So he put his hand on it, and Elisha put his hands on the king’s hands. <a href="/nasb_/2_kings/13.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Then Elisha said to the king of Israel, “Lay your hand on the bow.” And he laid his hand on it, then Elisha put his hands on the king’s hands. <a href="/nasb/2_kings/13.htm">NASB 1995</a> Then he said to the king of Israel, &#8220Put your hand on the bow.&#8221 And he put his hand on it, then Elisha laid his hands on the king&#8217s hands. <a href="/nasb77/2_kings/13.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Then he said to the king of Israel, “Put your hand on the bow.” And he put his hand on it, then Elisha laid his hands on the king’s hands. <a href="/lsb/2_kings/13.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then he said to the king of Israel, “Put your hand on the bow.” And he put his hand on it, then Elisha placed his hands on the king’s hands. <a href="/amp/2_kings/13.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then he said to the king of Israel, “Put your hand on the bow.” And he put his hand on it, and Elisha put his hands on the king’s hands. <a href="/csb/2_kings/13.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Then Elisha said to the king of Israel, “Grasp the bow.” So the king grasped it, and Elisha put his hands on the king’s hands. <a href="/hcsb/2_kings/13.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then Elisha said to the king of Israel, &#8220Put your hand on the bow.&#8221 So the king put his hand on it, and Elisha put his hands on the king&#8217s hands. <a href="/asv/2_kings/13.htm">American Standard Version</a> And he said to the king of Israel, Put thy hand upon the bow; and he put his hand upon it. And Elisha laid his hands upon the king's hands. <a href="/erv/2_kings/13.htm">English Revised Version</a> And he said to the king of Israel, Put thine hand upon the bow: and he put his hand upon it. And Elisha laid his hands upon the king's hands. <a href="/gwt/2_kings/13.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Then Elisha told the king of Israel, "Take the bow in your hand." So the king picked up the bow. Elisha laid his hands on the king's hands. <a href="/gnt/2_kings/13.htm">Good News Translation</a> and Elisha told him to get ready to shoot. The king did so, and Elisha placed his hands on the king's hands. <a href="/isv/2_kings/13.htm">International Standard Version</a> Then Elisha told Israel's king, "Draw the bow!" As he did so, Elisha laid his hands on top of the king's hands <a href="/msb/2_kings/13.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Then Elisha said to the king of Israel, ?Put your hand on the bow.? So the king put his hand on the bow, and Elisha put his hands on the king?s hands. <a href="/net/2_kings/13.htm">NET Bible</a> Then Elisha told the king of Israel, "Aim the bow." He did so, and Elisha placed his hands on the king's hands. <a href="/nheb/2_kings/13.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> He said to the king of Israel, "Put your hand on the bow"; and he put his hand on it. Elisha laid his hands on the king's hands. <a href="/wbt/2_kings/13.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And he said to the king of Israel, Put thy hand upon the bow. And he put his hand upon it: and Elisha put his hands upon the king's hands. <a href="/web/2_kings/13.htm">World English Bible</a> He said to the king of Israel, “Put your hand on the bow;” and he put his hand on it. Elisha laid his hands on the king’s hands. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_kings/13.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And he says to the king of Israel, “Place your hand on the bow”; and he places his hand, and Elisha puts his hands on the hands of the king, <a href="/ylt/2_kings/13.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And he saith to the king of Israel, 'Place thy hand on the bow;' and he placeth his hand, and Elisha putteth his hands on the hands of the king, <a href="/slt/2_kings/13.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he will say to the king of Israel, Cause thine hand to ride upon the bow. And he will cause his hand to ride: and Elisha will put his hands upon the king's hands.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_kings/13.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> He said to the king of Israel: Put thy hand upon the bow. And when he had put his hand, Eliseus put his hands over the king's hands, <a href="/cpdv/2_kings/13.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> he said to the king of Israel, “Place your hand upon the bow.” And when he had placed his hand, Elisha place his own hands over the hands of the king. <a href="/nabre/2_kings/13.htm">New American Bible</a> Elisha said to the king of Israel, “Rest your hand on the bow,” and he rested his hand on it. Elisha placed his hands over the king’s hands <a href="/nrsvce/2_kings/13.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Then he said to the king of Israel, “Draw the bow”; and he drew it. Elisha laid his hands on the king’s hands.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_kings/13.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And he said to the king of Israel, Put your hand upon the bow. And he put his hand upon it; and Elisha put his hands upon the king's hands. <a href="/hpbt/2_kings/13.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And he said to the King of Israel: “Put your hand on the bow.” And he set his hand, and Elisha laid his hands on the hands of the King.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/2_kings/13.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And he said to the king of Israel: 'Put thy hand upon the bow'; and he put his hand upon it. And Elisha laid his hands upon the king's hands. <a href="/sep/2_kings/13.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And he said to the king, Put thy hand on the bow. And Joas put his hand upon it: and Elisaie put his hands upon the king's hands. <a href="/parallel/2_kings/13-16.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=4500" 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/13.htm">Elisha's Final Prophecy</a> …15Elisha told him, “Take a bow and some arrows.” So Jehoash took a bow and some arrows. 16<a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">Then Elisha said</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: lə·me·leḵ (Prep-l:: N-msc) -- King. From malak; a king.">to 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/7392.htm" title="7392: har·kêḇ (V-Hifil-Imp-ms) -- To mount and ride, ride. A primitive root; to ride; causatively, to place upon, to despatch.">“Put</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: yā·ḏə·ḵā (N-fsc:: 2ms) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">your hand</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">on</a> <a href="/hebrew/7198.htm" title="7198: haq·qe·šeṯ (Art:: N-fs) -- A bow. From qashah in the original sense of bending: a bow, for shooting or the iris.">the bow.”</a> <a href="/hebrew/7392.htm" title="7392: way·yar·kêḇ (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To mount and ride, ride. A primitive root; to ride; causatively, to place upon, to despatch.">So the king put</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: yā·ḏōw (N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">his hand on the bow,</a> <a href="/hebrew/477.htm" title="477: ’ĕ·lî·šā‘ (N-proper-ms) -- God is salvation, a well-known Isr. prophet. Contracted for Eliyshuwa'. Elisha, the famous prophet.">and Elisha</a> <a href="/hebrew/7760.htm" title="7760: way·yā·śem (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To put, place, set. Or siym; a primitive root; to put.">put</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: yā·ḏāw (N-fdc:: 3ms) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">his hands</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">on</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">the king’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: yə·ḏê (N-fdc) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">hands.</a> 17“Open the east window,” said Elisha. So he opened it and Elisha said, “Shoot!” So he shot. And Elisha declared: “This is the LORD’s arrow of victory, the arrow of victory over Aram, for you shall strike the Arameans in Aphek until you have put an end to 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/18-34.htm">Psalm 18:34</a> He trains my hands for battle; my arms can bend a bow of bronze. <a href="/psalms/144-1.htm">Psalm 144:1</a> Of David. Blessed be the LORD, my Rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle. <a href="/1_samuel/18-4.htm">1 Samuel 18:4</a> And Jonathan removed the robe he was wearing and gave it to David, along with his tunic, his sword, his bow, and his belt. <a href="/1_samuel/20-20.htm">1 Samuel 20:20-22</a> I will shoot three arrows to the side of it, as if I were aiming at a target. / Then I will send a boy and say, ‘Go, find the arrows!’ Now, if I expressly say to him, ‘Look, the arrows are on this side of you; bring them,’ then come, because as surely as the LORD lives, it is safe for you, and there is no danger. / But if I say to the young man, ‘Look, the arrows are beyond you,’ then you must go, for the LORD has sent you away. <a href="/1_samuel/20-36.htm">1 Samuel 20:36-38</a> He said to the boy, “Run and find the arrows I shoot.” And as the boy ran, Jonathan shot an arrow beyond him. / When the boy reached the place where Jonathan’s arrow had fallen, Jonathan called to him, “Isn’t the arrow beyond you?” / Then Jonathan cried out, “Hurry! Make haste! Do not delay!” So the boy picked up the arrow and returned to his master. <a href="/2_samuel/1-18.htm">2 Samuel 1:18</a> and he ordered that the sons of Judah be taught the Song of the Bow. It is written in the Book of Jashar: <a href="/2_samuel/22-35.htm">2 Samuel 22:35</a> He trains my hands for battle; my arms can bend a bow of bronze. <a href="/isaiah/49-2.htm">Isaiah 49:2</a> He made My mouth like a sharp sword; He hid Me in the shadow of His hand. He made Me like a polished arrow; He hid Me in His quiver. <a href="/jeremiah/51-11.htm">Jeremiah 51:11</a> Sharpen the arrows! Fill the quivers! The LORD has aroused the spirit of the kings of the Medes, because His plan is aimed at Babylon to destroy her, for it is the vengeance of the LORD—vengeance for His temple. <a href="/zechariah/9-13.htm">Zechariah 9:13</a> For I will bend Judah as My bow and fit it with Ephraim. I will rouse your sons, O Zion, against the sons of Greece. I will make you like the sword of a mighty man. <a href="/ephesians/6-16.htm">Ephesians 6:16</a> In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. <a href="/ephesians/6-17.htm">Ephesians 6:17</a> And take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. <a href="/hebrews/4-12.htm">Hebrews 4:12</a> For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart. <a href="/revelation/6-2.htm">Revelation 6:2</a> So I looked and saw a white horse, and its rider held a bow. And he was given a crown, and he rode out to overcome and conquer. <a href="/revelation/19-11.htm">Revelation 19:11-15</a> Then I saw heaven standing open, and there before me was a white horse. And its rider is called Faithful and True. With righteousness He judges and wages war. / He has eyes like blazing fire, and many royal crowns on His head. He has a name written on Him that only He Himself knows. / He is dressed in a robe dipped in blood, and His name is The Word of God. ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And he said to the king of Israel, Put your hand on the bow. And he put his hand on it: and Elisha put his hands on the king's hands.<a href="/2_kings/4-34.htm">2 Kings 4:34</a> And he went up, and lay upon the child, and put his mouth upon his mouth, and his eyes upon his eyes, and his hands upon his hands: and he stretched himself upon the child; and the flesh of the child waxed warm.<a href="/genesis/49-24.htm">Genesis 49:24</a> But his bow abode in strength, and the arms of his hands were made strong by the hands of the mighty God of Jacob; (from thence is the shepherd, the stone of Israel:)<a href="/psalms/144-1.htm">Psalm 144:1</a> A Psalm of David. Blessed be the LORD my strength, which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight:<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_kings/13-15.htm">Bow</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-30.htm">Draw</a> <a href="/2_kings/9-24.htm">Drew</a> <a href="/2_kings/13-15.htm">Elisha</a> <a href="/2_kings/13-15.htm">Eli'sha</a> <a href="/2_kings/13-5.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/2_kings/13-5.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/2_kings/13-14.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/2_kings/12-18.htm">King's</a> <a href="/2_kings/12-12.htm">Laid</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-42.htm">Placeth</a> <a href="/2_kings/11-12.htm">Putteth</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_kings/17-35.htm">Bow</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/10-4.htm">Draw</a> <a href="/2_kings/16-12.htm">Drew</a> <a href="/2_kings/13-17.htm">Elisha</a> <a href="/2_kings/13-20.htm">Eli'sha</a> <a href="/2_kings/13-25.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/2_kings/17-20.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/2_kings/13-18.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/2_kings/14-14.htm">King's</a> <a href="/2_kings/17-5.htm">Laid</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/1-14.htm">Placeth</a> <a href="/2_kings/15-10.htm">Putteth</a><div class="vheading2">2 Kings 13</div>1. <a href="/2_kings/13-1.htm">Jehoahaz's wicked reign</a> 3. <a href="/2_kings/13-3.htm">Jehoahaz, oppressed by Hazael, is relieved by prayer</a> 8. <a href="/2_kings/13-8.htm">Joash succeeds him</a> 10. <a href="/2_kings/13-10.htm">His wicked reign</a> 12. <a href="/2_kings/13-12.htm">Jeroboam succeeds him</a> 14. <a href="/2_kings/13-14.htm">Elisha dying, prophesies to Joash three victories over the Syrians</a> 20. <a href="/2_kings/13-20.htm">The Moabites invading the land, Elisha's bones raise a dead man.</a> 22. <a href="/2_kings/13-22.htm">Joash gets three victories over Ben-hadad</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/13.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/13.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Then Elisha said to the king of Israel Elisha, the prophet and successor of Elijah, is speaking to Jehoash (Joash), the king of Israel. This interaction occurs during a time when Israel is under threat from the Arameans. Elisha's role as a prophet is to convey God's will and guidance to the king, emphasizing the importance of divine intervention in Israel's military affairs. Prophets often served as God's mouthpiece, providing counsel to kings and leaders.“Put your hand on the bow.” The bow symbolizes warfare and military strength. By instructing the king to take the bow, Elisha is preparing him for an act of symbolic warfare. This action signifies readiness and willingness to engage in battle, underlining the importance of obedience to prophetic instruction as a means of securing victory. The bow is also a common weapon in ancient Near Eastern warfare, highlighting the historical context of military conflict during this period.So the king put his hand on the bow, The king's compliance with Elisha's command demonstrates his recognition of the prophet's authority and the need for divine guidance in military matters. This act of obedience is crucial, as it sets the stage for the subsequent prophetic action and blessing. It reflects the biblical theme of leaders seeking God's direction through His prophets.and Elisha put his hands on the king’s hands. Elisha placing his hands on the king's hands symbolizes the transfer of divine power and blessing. This gesture indicates that the forthcoming victory is not by the king's might alone but through God's intervention. It also represents the unity between divine will and human action, a recurring theme in Scripture where God's power works through human agents. This act can be seen as a type of Christ, where Jesus empowers and guides believers in their spiritual battles.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/e/elisha.htm">Elisha</a> A prophet in Israel, successor of Elijah, known for his miracles and guidance to the kings of Israel. 2. <a href="/topical/k/king_of_israel.htm">King of Israel</a> At this time, Jehoash (also known as Joash), who sought Elisha's counsel in battle against Aram. 3. <a href="/topical/b/bow_and_arrow.htm">Bow and Arrow</a> Symbolic tools used in this passage to represent God's deliverance and victory over Aram. 4. <a href="/topical/a/aram.htm">Aram</a> A neighboring nation often at war with Israel, representing opposition and challenges faced by God's people. 5. <a href="/topical/p/prophetic_action.htm">Prophetic Action</a> Elisha's act of placing his hands on the king's hands symbolizes divine empowerment and guidance.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/d/divine_empowerment.htm">Divine Empowerment</a> Just as Elisha placed his hands on the king's hands, we must seek God's empowerment in our battles, recognizing that true strength comes from Him. <a href="/topical/s/symbolic_actions.htm">Symbolic Actions</a> The use of the bow and arrow as symbols teaches us that God often uses tangible means to convey spiritual truths and promises. <a href="/topical/p/prophetic_guidance.htm">Prophetic Guidance</a> Elisha's role highlights the importance of seeking godly counsel and wisdom in our decisions and challenges. <a href="/topical/f/faith_in_action.htm">Faith in Action</a> The king's obedience to Elisha's instructions demonstrates the necessity of faith and action working together in our spiritual journey. <a href="/topical/v/victory_through_god.htm">Victory through God</a> The passage assures us that victory over our adversaries is possible when we align ourselves with God's will and power.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_kings_13.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Kings 13</a> <a href="/q/why_allow_concubines_in_the_bible.htm">Why did God permit concubines in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/does_2_kings_8_1-6's_famine_match_history.htm">In 2 Kings 8:1-6, how does the seven-year famine align with historical or archaeological evidence for prolonged famines in that region?</a> <a href="/q/is_elisha's_act_in_2_kings_13_14-19_consistent.htm">How consistent is Elisha's symbolic act in 2 Kings 13:14-19 with other biblical prophecies, and does it question divine sovereignty?</a> <a href="/q/bible's_view_on_christianity_and_politics.htm">What does the Bible say about Christianity and politics?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_kings/13.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(16) Put thine hand upon the bow.--Rather, as margin. In drawing a bow, the left hand "rides" upon it, or closes round it, while the right grasps arrow and string.Elisha put his hands upon the king's hands.--So as to invest the act of shooting with a prophetic character; and, further perhaps, to signify the consecration of the king to the task that the shooting symbolised. It is not implied that Elisha's hands were on the king's hands when he shot.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_kings/13.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 16. - And he said to the King of Israel, Put thine hand upon the bow - literally, let thine hand ride upon the bow; i.e. "Take it into active use - place thine hands as thou dost commonly for shooting - and he put his hand upon it - he did as Elisha commanded - and Elisha put his hands upon the king's hands. Elisha, it would seem, rose from his bed, and took the attitude of an archer, covering the king's two hands with his own hands, and making as if he too was pulling the bow, so that the shooting should be, or at least appear to be, the joint act of himself and the king. The intention was, no doubt, as Keil says, "to show that the power which was to be given to the bow-shot" was not the king's own power, but "came from the Lord through the mediation of his prophet." <a href="/commentaries/2_kings/13-16.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Then Elisha said וַיֹּ֣אמֶר ׀ (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 to the king לְמֶ֣לֶךְ (lə·me·leḵ) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king of Israel, יִשְׂרָאֵ֗ל (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 “Put הַרְכֵּ֤ב (har·kêḇ) Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7392.htm">Strong's 7392: </a> To ride, to place upon, to despatch your hand יָֽדְךָ֙ (yā·ḏə·ḵā) Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> A hand on עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against the bow.” הַקֶּ֔שֶׁת (haq·qe·šeṯ) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7198.htm">Strong's 7198: </a> A bow, for, shooting, the iris So the king put וַיַּרְכֵּ֖ב (way·yar·kêḇ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7392.htm">Strong's 7392: </a> To ride, to place upon, to despatch his hand on [the bow], יָד֑וֹ (yā·ḏōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> A hand and Elisha אֱלִישָׁ֛ע (’ĕ·lî·šā‘) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_477.htm">Strong's 477: </a> Elisha -- 'God is salvation', a well-known Israelite prophet put וַיָּ֧שֶׂם (way·yā·śem) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7760.htm">Strong's 7760: </a> Put -- to put, place, set his hands יָדָ֖יו (yā·ḏāw) Noun - fdc | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> A hand on עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against the king’s הַמֶּֽלֶךְ׃ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king hands. יְדֵ֥י (yə·ḏê) Noun - fdc <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> A hand <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_kings/13-16.htm">2 Kings 13:16 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_kings/13-16.htm">2 Kings 13:16 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_kings/13-16.htm">2 Kings 13:16 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_kings/13-16.htm">2 Kings 13:16 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_kings/13-16.htm">2 Kings 13:16 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_kings/13-16.htm">2 Kings 13:16 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_kings/13-16.htm">2 Kings 13:16 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_kings/13-16.htm">2 Kings 13:16 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_kings/13-16.htm">2 Kings 13:16 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_kings/13-16.htm">2 Kings 13:16 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_kings/13-16.htm">OT History: 2 Kings 13:16 He said to the king of Israel (2Ki iiKi ii ki 2 kg 2kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_kings/13-15.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Kings 13:15"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Kings 13:15" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_kings/13-17.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Kings 13:17"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Kings 13:17" /></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>