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be afraid, for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_kings/6.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />“Do not be afraid,” Elisha answered, “for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_kings/6.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And he answered, Fear not: for they that <i>be</i> with us <i>are</i> more than they that <i>be</i> with them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_kings/6.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />So he answered, “Do not fear, for those who <i>are</i> with us <i>are</i> more than those who <i>are</i> with them.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_kings/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And he said, “Do not be afraid, for those who are with us are greater than those who are with them.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_kings/6.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />So he answered, &#8220Do not fear, for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_kings/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />So he answered, “Do not fear, for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_kings/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />So he said, “Do not fear, for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_kings/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Elisha answered, “Do not be afraid, for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_kings/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Elisha said, “Don’t be afraid, for those who are with us outnumber those who are with them.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_kings/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Elisha said, &#8220Don&#8217t be afraid, for those who are with us outnumber those who are with them.&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_kings/6.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And he answered, Fear not; for they that are with us are more than they that are with them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_kings/6.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />"Don't be afraid," Elisha answered. "There are more troops on our side than on theirs." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_kings/6.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And he answered, Fear not: for they that be with us are more than they that be with them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_kings/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Elisha answered, "Don't be afraid. We have more forces on our side than they have on theirs."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_kings/6.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />"Don't be afraid," Elisha answered. "We have more on our side than they have on theirs." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_kings/6.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Elisha replied, "Stop being afraid, because there are more with us than with them!" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_kings/6.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />He replied, "Don't be afraid, for our side outnumbers them."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_kings/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He answered, "Do not be afraid; for those who are with us are more than those who are with them."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_kings/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And he answered, Fear not: for they that are with us are more than they that are with them.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_kings/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />“Do not be afraid,” Elisha answered, “for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_kings/6.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He answered, “Don’t be afraid, for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_kings/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And he says, “Do not fear, for more [are] they who [are] with us than they who [are] with them.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_kings/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And he saith, 'Fear not, for more are they who are with us than they who are with them.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_kings/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And he will say, Thou shalt not fear: for the many which are with us are more than with them.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_kings/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />But he answered: Fear not: for there are more with us than with them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_kings/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />But he responded: “Do not be afraid. For there are more with us than with them.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_kings/6.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Elisha answered, “Do not be afraid. Our side outnumbers theirs.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_kings/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />He replied, “Do not be afraid, for there are more with us than there are with them.”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_kings/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And he said to him, Fear not; for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_kings/6.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And he said to him: “Do not be afraid, because those with us are more than those with them!”<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_kings/6.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And he answered: 'Fear not: for they that are with us are more than they that are with them.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_kings/6.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Elisaie said, Fear not, for they who are with us <i>are</i> more than they that are with them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_kings/6-16.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/FiLs3w_mMFQ?start=1957" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/2_kings/6.htm">Elisha Captures the Blinded Arameans</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">15</span>When the servant of the man of God got up and went out early in the morning, an army with horses and chariots had surrounded the city. So he asked Elisha, “Oh, my master, what are we to do?” <span class="reftext">16</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/408.htm" title="408: ’al- (Adv) -- Not (a subjective neg.). A negative particle; not; once as a noun, nothing.">“Do not</a> <a href="/hebrew/3372.htm" title="3372: tî·rā (V-Qal-Imperf-2ms) -- To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten. A primitive root; to fear; morally, to revere; caus. To frighten.">be afraid,”</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.">Elisha answered,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">“for</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">those who are</a> <a href="/hebrew/854.htm" title="854: ’it·tā·nū (Prep:: 1cp) -- With (denoting proximity). Probably from 'anah; properly, nearness, near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc.">with us</a> <a href="/hebrew/7227.htm" title="7227: rab·bîm (Adj-mp) -- Much, many, great. By contracted from rabab; abundant.">are more</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: mê·’ă·šer (Prep-m:: Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">than those who are</a> <a href="/hebrew/854.htm" title="854: ’ō·w·ṯām (Prep:: 3mp) -- With (denoting proximity). Probably from 'anah; properly, nearness, near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc.">with them.”</a> </span><span class="reftext">17</span>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.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/34-7.htm">Psalm 34:7</a></span><br />The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear Him, and he delivers them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-31.htm">Romans 8:31</a></span><br />What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/4-4.htm">1 John 4:4</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/1-9.htm">Joshua 1:9</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/27-1.htm">Psalm 27:1-3</a></span><br />Of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life—whom shall I dread? / When the wicked came upon me to devour my flesh, my enemies and foes stumbled and fell. / Though an army encamps around me, my heart will not fear; though a war breaks out against me, I will keep my trust.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/32-7.htm">2 Chronicles 32:7-8</a></span><br />“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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/31-6.htm">Deuteronomy 31:6</a></span><br />Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid or terrified of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/28-20.htm">Matthew 28:20</a></span><br />and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/13-5.htm">Hebrews 13:5-6</a></span><br />Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, for God has said: “Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you.” / So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/46-7.htm">Psalm 46:7</a></span><br />The LORD of Hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/43-1.htm">Isaiah 43:1-2</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/4-13.htm">Philippians 4:13</a></span><br />I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/6-10.htm">Ephesians 6:10-12</a></span><br />Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. / Put on the full armor of God, so that you can make your stand against the devil’s schemes. / For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this world’s darkness, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/4-6.htm">Zechariah 4:6</a></span><br />So he said to me, “This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel: Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit, says the LORD of Hosts.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And he answered, Fear not: for they that be with us are more than they that be with them.</p><p class="hdg">Fear not</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/14-13.htm">Exodus 14:13</a></b></br> And Moses said unto the people, Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD, which he will shew to you to day: for the Egyptians whom ye have seen to day, ye shall see them again no more for ever.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/3-6.htm">Psalm 3:6</a></b></br> I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set <i>themselves</i> against me round about.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/11-1.htm">Psalm 11:1</a></b></br> To the chief Musician, <i>A Psalm</i> of David. In the LORD put I my trust: how say ye to my soul, Flee <i>as</i> a bird to your mountain?</p><p class="hdg">they that be</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/16-9.htm">2 Chronicles 16:9</a></b></br> For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shew himself strong in the behalf of <i>them</i> whose heart <i>is</i> perfect toward him. Herein thou hast done foolishly: therefore from henceforth thou shalt have wars.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/32-7.htm">2 Chronicles 32:7,8</a></b></br> Be strong and courageous, be not afraid nor dismayed for the king of Assyria, nor for all the multitude that <i>is</i> with him: for <i>there be</i> more with us than with him: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/46-7.htm">Psalm 46:7,11</a></b></br> The LORD of hosts <i>is</i> with us; the God of Jacob <i>is</i> our refuge. Selah… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_kings/1-15.htm">Afraid</a> <a href="/2_kings/4-1.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/2_kings/6-12.htm">Prophet</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_kings/10-4.htm">Afraid</a> <a href="/2_kings/10-4.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/2_kings/9-1.htm">Prophet</a><div class="vheading2">2 Kings 6</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_kings/6-1.htm">Elisha, allowing the young prophets to enlarge dwellings, floats an axhead</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_kings/6-8.htm">He discloses the king of Syria's counsel</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_kings/6-13.htm">The army which was sent to Dothan to apprehend Elisha, is blinded</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_kings/6-19.htm">Being brought into Samaria, they are dismissed in peace</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_kings/6-24.htm">The famine in Samaria causes women to eat their own children</a></span><br><span class="reftext">30. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_kings/6-30.htm">The king sends to slay Elisha</a></span><br></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><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <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> <br /><br /> </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><b>“Do not be afraid,”</b><br>This phrase is a common biblical exhortation, appearing frequently throughout Scripture as a reassurance from God or His messengers. It reflects a divine command to trust in God's sovereignty and protection. In the context of <a href="/2_kings/6.htm">2 Kings 6</a>, Elisha speaks these words to his servant, who is terrified by the sight of the Aramean army surrounding them. This echoes similar assurances given to figures like Joshua (<a href="/joshua/1-9.htm">Joshua 1:9</a>) and Mary (<a href="/luke/1-30.htm">Luke 1:30</a>), emphasizing faith over fear.<p><b>Elisha answered,</b><br>Elisha, the prophet and successor of Elijah, is a central figure in the narrative of 2 Kings. Known for his miracles and deep relationship with God, Elisha's response is rooted in his spiritual insight and confidence in God's power. His role as a prophet is to convey God's messages and demonstrate His power, often through miraculous acts. Elisha's life and ministry are a testament to God's ongoing work through His chosen servants.<p><b>“for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.”</b><br>This statement reveals a spiritual reality unseen by the physical eye. Elisha refers to the heavenly host, God's angelic army, which outnumbers the physical forces of the Arameans. This concept is supported by other biblical passages, such as <a href="/psalms/34-7.htm">Psalm 34:7</a>, which speaks of the angel of the Lord encamping around those who fear Him. Theologically, this underscores the theme of divine protection and the presence of God's unseen forces in spiritual warfare. It also prefigures the New Testament assurance found in <a href="/romans/8-31.htm">Romans 8:31</a>, "If God is for us, who can be against us?" This phrase encourages believers to trust in God's omnipotence and the reality of His spiritual support, even when circumstances seem dire.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/e/elisha.htm">Elisha</a></b><br>A prophet of God, successor to Elijah, known for his miracles and guidance to the kings of Israel.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/s/servant_of_elisha.htm">Servant of Elisha</a></b><br>The unnamed servant who was fearful upon seeing the enemy army surrounding them.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/a/arameans.htm">Arameans (Syrians)</a></b><br>The enemy army that surrounded the city where Elisha and his servant were staying.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/d/dothan.htm">Dothan</a></b><br>The city where Elisha and his servant were located when the Aramean army surrounded them.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/h/heavenly_army.htm">Heavenly Army</a></b><br>The spiritual forces of God, unseen by the servant until Elisha prayed for his eyes to be opened.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_protection.htm">Trust in God's Protection</a></b><br>Believers are called to trust in God's unseen protection, even when circumstances seem overwhelming.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_awareness.htm">Spiritual Awareness</a></b><br>We should pray for spiritual insight to recognize God's presence and power in our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/fear_not.htm">Fear Not</a></b><br>Fear is a natural response, but faith in God's sovereignty should be our guiding principle.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>God's power and resources are infinitely greater than any earthly threat or challenge.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/intercessory_prayer.htm">Intercessory Prayer</a></b><br>Like Elisha, we can pray for others to have their spiritual eyes opened to God's truth and presence.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_kings_6.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Kings 6</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_biblically_respect_others.htm">What are examples of miracles in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_couldn't_judah_defeat_iron_chariots.htm">In Judges 1:19, if God was with Judah, why couldn’t they overcome iron chariots, suggesting a limitation of divine power? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_are_heavenly_hosts.htm">What are heavenly hosts?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/do_angels_and_demons_engage_in_combat.htm">Do angels and demons engage in combat?</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>(16) <span class= "bld">They that be with us . . . with them.</span>--Comp. <a href="/numbers/14-9.htm" title="Only rebel not you against the LORD, neither fear you the people of the land; for they are bread for us: their defense is departed from them, and the LORD is with us: fear them not.">Numbers 14:9</a>; <a href="/psalms/3-6.htm" title="I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set themselves against me round about.">Psalm 3:6</a>, "I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people that have set themselves against me round about"; and <a href="/context/2_chronicles/32-7.htm" title="Be strong and courageous, be not afraid nor dismayed for the king of Assyria, nor for all the multitude that is with him: for there be more with us than with him:">2Chronicles 32:7-8</a>, with Notes.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_kings/6.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 16.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And he</span> - <span class="accented">i.e.</span> Elisha - <span class="cmt_word">answered, Fear not: for they that be with us are more than they that be with them.</span> Elisha did not need to see the forces arrayed on his side. He <span class="accented">knew</span> that God and God's strength was "with him," and cared not who, or how many, might be against him (cutup. <a href="/psalms/3-6.htm">Psalm 3:6</a>, "I will not be afraid for ten thousands of people, that have set themselves against me round about;" and <a href="/psalms/27-3.htm">Psalm 27:3</a>, "Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear: though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident"). His confidence reminds us of that shown by Hezekiah (<a href="/2_chronicles/32-7.htm">2 Chronicles 32:7</a>) on the invasion of Sennacherib. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_kings/6-16.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">“Do not</span><br /><span class="heb">אַל־</span> <span class="translit">(’al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_408.htm">Strong's 408: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not</span><br /><br /><span class="word">be afraid,”</span><br /><span class="heb">תִּירָ֑א</span> <span class="translit">(tî·rā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3372.htm">Strong's 3372: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Elisha answered,</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֹּ֖אמֶר</span> <span class="translit">(way·yō·mer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To utter, say</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“for</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּ֤י</span> <span class="translit">(kî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">those who [are]</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲשֶׁ֣ר</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·šer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - relative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with us</span><br /><span class="heb">אִתָּ֔נוּ</span> <span class="translit">(’it·tā·nū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | first person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_854.htm">Strong's 854: </a> </span><span class="str2">Nearness, near, with, by, at, among</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[are] more</span><br /><span class="heb">רַבִּים֙</span> <span class="translit">(rab·bîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7227.htm">Strong's 7227: </a> </span><span class="str2">Much, many, great</span><br /><br /><span class="word">than those who [are]</span><br /><span class="heb">מֵאֲשֶׁ֖ר</span> <span class="translit">(mê·’ă·šer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Pronoun - relative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with them.”</span><br /><span class="heb">אוֹתָֽם׃</span> <span class="translit">(’ō·w·ṯām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_854.htm">Strong's 854: </a> </span><span class="str2">Nearness, near, with, by, at, among</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_kings/6-16.htm">2 Kings 6:16 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_kings/6-16.htm">2 Kings 6:16 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_kings/6-16.htm">2 Kings 6:16 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_kings/6-16.htm">2 Kings 6:16 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_kings/6-16.htm">2 Kings 6:16 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_kings/6-16.htm">2 Kings 6:16 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_kings/6-16.htm">2 Kings 6:16 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_kings/6-16.htm">2 Kings 6:16 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_kings/6-16.htm">2 Kings 6:16 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_kings/6-16.htm">2 Kings 6:16 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_kings/6-16.htm">OT History: 2 Kings 6:16 He answered Don't be afraid (2Ki iiKi ii ki 2 kg 2kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_kings/6-15.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Kings 6:15"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Kings 6:15" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_kings/6-17.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Kings 6:17"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Kings 6:17" /></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>