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This third captain went up and fell on his knees before Elijah. &#8220Man of God,&#8221 he begged, &#8220please have respect for my life and the lives of these fifty men, your servants! <a href="/nlt/2_kings/1.htm">New Living Translation</a> Once more the king sent a third captain with fifty men. But this time the captain went up the hill and fell to his knees before Elijah. He pleaded with him, “O man of God, please spare my life and the lives of these, your fifty servants. <a href="/esv/2_kings/1.htm">English Standard Version</a> Again the king sent the captain of a third fifty with his fifty. And the third captain of fifty went up and came and fell on his knees before Elijah and entreated him, “O man of God, please let my life, and the life of these fifty servants of yours, be precious in your sight. <a href="/bsb/2_kings/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> So the king sent a third captain with his fifty men. And the third captain went up, fell on his knees before Elijah, and begged him, “Man of God, may my life and the lives of these fifty servants of yours please be precious in your sight. <a href="/kjv/2_kings/1.htm">King James Bible</a> And he sent again a captain of the third fifty with his fifty. And the third captain of fifty went up, and came and fell on his knees before Elijah, and besought him, and said unto him, O man of God, I pray thee, let my life, and the life of these fifty thy servants, be precious in thy sight. <a href="/nkjv/2_kings/1.htm">New King James Version</a> Again, he sent a third captain of fifty with his fifty men. And the third captain of fifty went up, and came and fell on his knees before Elijah, and pleaded with him, and said to him: “Man of God, please let my life and the life of these fifty servants of yours be precious in your sight. <a href="/nasb_/2_kings/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> So the king again sent the captain of a third fifty with his fifty men. When the third captain of fifty went up, he came and bowed down on his knees before Elijah, and begged him and said to him, “You man of God, please let my life and the lives of these fifty servants of yours be precious in your sight. <a href="/nasb/2_kings/1.htm">NASB 1995</a> So he again sent the captain of a third fifty with his fifty. When the third captain of fifty went up, he came and bowed down on his knees before Elijah, and begged him and said to him, &#8220O man of God, please let my life and the lives of these fifty servants of yours be precious in your sight. <a href="/nasb77/2_kings/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a> So he again sent the captain of a third fifty with his fifty. When the third captain of fifty went up, he came and bowed down on his knees before Elijah, and begged him and said to him, “O man of God, please let my life and the lives of these fifty servants of yours be precious in your sight. <a href="/lsb/2_kings/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> So he again sent the commander of a third fifty with his fifty. Then the third commander of fifty went up and came and bowed down on his knees before Elijah, and he begged him and said to him, “O man of God, please let my life and the lives of these fifty servants of yours be precious in your sight. <a href="/amp/2_kings/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a> So Ahaziah again sent a captain of a third fifty with his fifty [fighting men]. And the third captain of fifty went up and came bowed down on his knees before Elijah, and begged him [for compassion] and said to him, “O man of God, please let my life and the lives of your servants, these fifty, be precious in your sight. <a href="/csb/2_kings/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Then the king sent a third captain with his fifty men. The third captain went up and fell on his knees in front of Elijah and begged him, “Man of God, please let my life and the lives of these fifty servants of yours be precious to you. <a href="/hcsb/2_kings/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then the king sent a third captain of 50 with his 50 men. The third captain of 50 went up and fell on his knees in front of Elijah and begged him, &#8220Man of God, please let my life and the lives of these 50 servants of yours be precious in your sight. <a href="/asv/2_kings/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> And again he sent the captain of a third fifty with his fifty. And the third captain of fifty went up, and came and fell on his knees before Elijah, and besought him, and said unto him, O man of God, I pray thee, let my life, and the life of these fifty thy servants, be precious in thy sight. <a href="/cev/2_kings/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Ahaziah sent a third army officer and 50 more soldiers. This officer went up to Elijah, then he got down on his knees and begged, "Man of God, please be kind to me and these 50 servants of yours. Let us live! <a href="/erv/2_kings/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> And again he sent the captain of a third fifty with his fifty. And the third captain of fifty went up, and came and fell on his knees before Elijah, and besought him, and said unto him, O man of God, I pray thee, let my life, and the life of these fifty thy servants, be precious in thy sight. <a href="/gwt/2_kings/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The king sent a third officer with 50 men. The officer of the third group went up the hill and knelt in front of Elijah. The officer begged him, "Man of God, please treat my life and the lives of these 50 servants of yours as something precious. <a href="/gnt/2_kings/1.htm">Good News Translation</a> Once more the king sent an officer with fifty men. He went up the hill, fell on his knees in front of Elijah, and pleaded, "Man of God, be merciful to me and my men. Spare our lives! <a href="/isv/2_kings/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> Then the king tried yet again! The king sent a third company of 50 soldiers along with their leader. The third leader went up the hill, approached Elijah, fell on his knees in front of him, and begged him, "Hey, man of God, please treat my life and the lives of these servants of yours as precious! <a href="/msb/2_kings/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> So the king sent a third captain with his fifty men. And the third captain went up, fell on his knees before Elijah, and begged him, ?Man of God, may my life and the lives of these fifty servants of yours please be precious in your sight. <a href="/net/2_kings/1.htm">NET Bible</a> The king sent a third captain and his fifty soldiers. This third captain went up and fell on his knees before Elijah. He begged for mercy, "Prophet, please have respect for my life and for the lives of these fifty servants of yours. <a href="/nheb/2_kings/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Again he sent the captain of a third fifty with his fifty. The third captain of fifty went up, and came and fell on his knees before Elijah, and begged him, and said to him, "Man of God, please let my life, and the life of these fifty your servants, be precious in your sight. <a href="/wbt/2_kings/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And he sent again a captain of the third fifty with his fifty. And the third captain of fifty went up, and came and fell on his knees before Elijah, and besought him, and said to him, O man of God, I pray thee, let my life, and the life of these fifty thy servants, be precious in thy sight. <a href="/web/2_kings/1.htm">World English Bible</a> Again he sent the captain of a third fifty with his fifty. The third captain of fifty went up, and came and fell on his knees before Elijah, and begged him, and said to him, “Man of God, please let my life and the life of these fifty of your servants be precious in your sight. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_kings/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And he turns and sends a third head of fifty and his fifty, and the third head of fifty goes up, and comes in, and bows on his knees before Elijah, and makes supplication to him, and speaks to him, “O man of God, please let my soul and the soul of your servants—these fifty—be precious in your eyes. <a href="/ylt/2_kings/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And he turneth and sendeth a third head of fifty and his fifty, and the third head of fifty goeth up, and cometh in, and boweth on his knees over-against Elijah, and maketh supplication unto him, and speaketh unto him, 'O man of God, let be precious, I pray thee, my soul and the soul of thy servants -- these fifty -- in thine eyes. <a href="/slt/2_kings/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he will turn back and send a captain of the third fifty and his fifty. And the captain of the third fifty will go up and come and bend upon his knees before Elijah, and make supplication to him, and speak to him, O man of God, shall my soul now be precious, and the soul of these fifty, thy servants, in thine eyes?<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_kings/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Again he sent a third captain of fifty men, and the fifty that were with him. And when he was come, he fell upon his knees, before Elias, and besought him and said: Man of God, despise not my life, and the lives of thy servants that are with me. <a href="/cpdv/2_kings/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Again, he sent a third leader of fifty men and the fifty who were with him. And when he had arrived, he bent his knees before Elijah, and he pleaded with him, and said: “Man of God, do not choose to despise my life and the lives of your servants who are with me. <a href="/nabre/2_kings/1.htm">New American Bible</a> The king sent a third captain with his company of fifty men. When the third captain had climbed the hill, he fell to his knees before Elijah, pleading with him. He said, “Man of God, let my life and the lives of these fifty men, your servants, count for something in your sight! <a href="/nrsvce/2_kings/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Again the king sent the captain of a third fifty with his fifty. So the third captain of fifty went up, and came and fell on his knees before Elijah, and entreated him, “O man of God, please let my life, and the life of these fifty servants of yours, be precious in your sight.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_kings/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And he sent again to him the third time a captain of fifty with his fifty. And the captain of fifty went up and fell on his knees before Elijah and besought him and said to him, O prophet of God, let my life and the lives of these fifty servants of yours who are standing before you be precious in your sight. <a href="/hpbt/2_kings/1.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And he sent against him a Captain of fifty a third time, and the fifty who were with him, and the Captain of fifty came up and he bowed on his knees before Elyah, and he begged him and said to him: “Prophet of God, let my life and the life of your servants be precious, these fifty who stand before you!<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/2_kings/1.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And again he sent the captain of a third fifty with his fifty. And the third captain of fifty went up, and came and fell on his knees before Elijah, and besought him, and said unto him: 'O man of God, I pray thee, let my life, and the life of these fifty thy servants, be precious in thy sight. <a href="/sep/2_kings/1.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And the king sent yet again a captain and his fifty. And the third captain of fifty came, and knelt on his knees before Eliu, and entreated him, and spoke to him and said, O man of God, let my life, and the life of these fifty thy servants, be precious in thine eyes. <a href="/parallel/2_kings/1-13.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=164" 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/1.htm">Elijah Denounces Ahaziah</a> …12Again Elijah replied, “If I am a man of God, may fire come down from heaven and consume you and your fifty men.” And the fire of God came down from heaven and consumed the captain and his fifty men. 13<a href="/hebrew/7725.htm" title="7725: way·yā·šāḇ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to turn back transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively; generally to retreat; often adverbial, again.">So</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.">the king sent</a> <a href="/hebrew/7992.htm" title="7992: šə·li·šîm (Number-omp) -- Ordinal from shalowsh; third; feminine a third; by extension, a third; specifically, a third-story cell).">a third</a> <a href="/hebrew/8269.htm" title="8269: śar- (N-msc) -- Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince. From sarar; a head person.">captain</a> <a href="/hebrew/2572.htm" title="2572: ḥă·miš·šîm (Number-cp) -- Fifty. Multiple of chamesh; fifty.">with his fifty men.</a> <a href="/hebrew/7992.htm" title="7992: haš·šə·lî·šî (Art:: Number-oms) -- Ordinal from shalowsh; third; feminine a third; by extension, a third; specifically, a third-story cell).">And the third</a> <a href="/hebrew/8269.htm" title="8269: śar- (N-msc) -- Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince. From sarar; a head person.">captain</a> <a href="/hebrew/2572.htm" title="2572: ha·ḥă·miš·šîm (Art:: Number-cp) -- Fifty. Multiple of chamesh; fifty."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2572.htm" title="2572: wa·ḥă·miš·šāw (Conj-w:: Number-cpc:: 3ms) -- Fifty. Multiple of chamesh; fifty."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5927.htm" title="5927: way·ya·‘al (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to ascend, intransitively or actively; used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative.">went up,</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: way·yā·ḇō (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3766.htm" title="3766: way·yiḵ·ra‘ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To bow down. A primitive root; to bend the knee; by implication, to sink, to prostrate.">fell</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/1290.htm" title="1290: bir·kāw (N-fdc:: 3ms) -- The knee. From barak; a knee.">his knees</a> <a href="/hebrew/5048.htm" title="5048: lə·ne·ḡeḏ (Prep-l) -- From nagad; a front, i.e. Part opposite; specifically a counterpart, or mate; usually over against or before.">before</a> <a href="/hebrew/452.htm" title="452: ’ê·lî·yā·hū (N-proper-ms) -- Or prolonged teliyahuw; from 'el and Yahh; God of Jehovah; Elijah, the name of the famous prophet and of two other Israelites.">Elijah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2603.htm" title="2603: way·yiṯ·ḥan·nên (Conj-w:: V-Hitpael-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to bend or stoop in kindness to an inferior; to favor, bestow; causatively to implore.">and begged him,</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ê·lāw (Prep:: 3ms) -- To, into, towards. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/1696.htm" title="1696: way·ḏab·bêr (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To speak. A primitive root; perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively, to speak; rarely to subdue."></a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ê·lāw (Prep:: 3ms) -- To, into, towards. "></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.">“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/5315.htm" title="5315: nap̄·šî (N-fsc:: 1cs) -- From naphash; properly, a breathing creature, i.e. Animal of vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense.">may my life</a> <a href="/hebrew/5315.htm" title="5315: wə·ne·p̄eš (Conj-w:: N-fsc) -- From naphash; properly, a breathing creature, i.e. Animal of vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense.">and the lives</a> <a href="/hebrew/428.htm" title="428: ’êl·leh (Pro-cp) -- These. Prolonged from 'el; these or those.">of these</a> <a href="/hebrew/2572.htm" title="2572: ḥă·miš·šîm (Number-cp) -- Fifty. Multiple of chamesh; fifty.">fifty</a> <a href="/hebrew/5650.htm" title="5650: ‘ă·ḇā·ḏe·ḵā (N-mpc:: 2ms) -- Slave, servant. From abad; a servant.">servants</a> <a href="/hebrew/4994.htm" title="4994: nā (Interjection) -- I (we) pray, now. ">please</a> <a href="/hebrew/3365.htm" title="3365: tî·qar- (V-Qal-Imperf-3fs) -- To be precious, prized or appraised. A primitive root; properly, apparently, to be heavy, i.e. valuable; causatively, to make rare.">be precious</a> <a href="/hebrew/5869.htm" title="5869: bə·‘ê·ne·ḵā (Prep-b:: N-cdc:: 2ms) -- An eye. Probably a primitive word; an eye; by analogy, a fountain.">in your sight.</a> 14Behold, fire has come down from heaven and consumed the first two captains of fifty, with all their men. But now may my life be precious in your sight.”…<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="/luke/9-54.htm">Luke 9:54-56</a> When the disciples James and John saw this, they asked, “Lord, do You want us to call down fire from heaven to consume them?” / But Jesus turned and rebuked them. / And He and His disciples went on to another village. <a href="/matthew/5-44.htm">Matthew 5:44</a> But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, <a href="/romans/12-20.htm">Romans 12:20</a> On the contrary, “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink. For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head.” <a href="/1_peter/3-9.htm">1 Peter 3:9</a> Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing. <a href="/james/1-19.htm">James 1:19-20</a> My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger, / for man’s anger does not bring about the righteousness that God desires. <a href="/proverbs/25-21.htm">Proverbs 25:21-22</a> If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat, and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink. / For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the LORD will reward you. <a href="/1_samuel/24-10.htm">1 Samuel 24:10-12</a> Behold, this day you have seen with your own eyes that the LORD delivered you into my hand in the cave. I was told to kill you, but I spared you and said, ‘I will not lift my hand against my lord, since he is the LORD’s anointed.’ / See, my father, look at the corner of your robe in my hand. For I cut it off, but I did not kill you. Know and see that there is no evil or rebellion in my hands. I have not sinned against you, even though you are hunting me down to take my life. / May the LORD judge between you and me, and may the LORD take vengeance on you, but my hand will never be against you. <a href="/1_samuel/26-9.htm">1 Samuel 26:9-11</a> But David said to Abishai, “Do not destroy him, for who can extend a hand against the LORD’s anointed and be guiltless?” / David added, “As surely as the LORD lives, the LORD Himself will strike him down; either his day will come and he will die, or he will go into battle and perish. / But the LORD forbid that I should extend my hand against the LORD’s anointed. Instead, take the spear and water jug by his head, and let us go.” <a href="/2_kings/6-21.htm">2 Kings 6:21-23</a> And when the king of Israel saw them, he asked Elisha, “My father, shall I kill them? Shall I kill them?” / “Do not kill them,” he replied. “Would you kill those you have captured with your own sword or bow? Set food and water before them, that they may eat and drink and then return to their master.” / So the king prepared a great feast for them, and after they had finished eating and drinking, he sent them away, and they returned to their master. And the Aramean raiders did not come into the land of Israel again. <a href="/matthew/26-52.htm">Matthew 26:52-54</a> “Put your sword back in its place,” Jesus said to him. “For all who draw the sword will die by the sword. / 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? / But how then would the Scriptures be fulfilled that say it must happen this way?” <a href="/romans/12-17.htm">Romans 12:17-19</a> Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Carefully consider what is right in the eyes of everybody. / If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone. / Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.” <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-15.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:15</a> Make sure that no one repays evil for evil. Always pursue what is good for one another and for all people. <a href="/exodus/23-4.htm">Exodus 23:4-5</a> If you encounter your enemy’s stray ox or donkey, you must return it to him. / If you see the donkey of one who hates you fallen under its load, do not leave it there; you must help him with it. <a href="/proverbs/15-1.htm">Proverbs 15:1</a> A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. <a href="/1_kings/18-36.htm">1 Kings 18:36-39</a> At the time of the evening sacrifice, Elijah the prophet approached the altar and said, “O LORD, God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, let it be known this day that You are God in Israel and that I am Your servant and have done all these things at Your command. / Answer me, O LORD! Answer me, so that this people will know that You, the LORD, are God, and that You have turned their hearts back again.” / Then the fire of the LORD fell and consumed the sacrifice, the wood, the stones, and the dust, and it licked up the water in the trench. ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And he sent again a captain of the third fifty with his fifty. And the third captain of fifty went up, and came and fell on his knees before Elijah, and sought him, and said to him, O man of God, I pray you, let my life, and the life of these fifty your servants, be precious in your sight.he sent again<a href="/job/15-25.htm">Job 15:25,26</a> For he stretcheth out his hand against God, and strengtheneth himself against the Almighty… <a href="/proverbs/27-22.htm">Proverbs 27:22</a> Though thou shouldest bray a fool in a mortar among wheat with a pestle, yet will not his foolishness depart from him.<a href="/ecclesiastes/9-3.htm">Ecclesiastes 9:3</a> This is an evil among all things that are done under the sun, that there is one event unto all: yea, also the heart of the sons of men is full of evil, and madness is in their heart while they live, and after that they go to the dead.fell on [heb] bowed<a href="/isaiah/66-2.htm">Isaiah 66:2</a> For all those things hath mine hand made, and all those things have been, saith the LORD: but to this man will I look, even to him that is poor and of a contrite spirit, and trembleth at my word.besought<a href="/exodus/11-8.htm">Exodus 11:8</a> And all these thy servants shall come down unto me, and bow down themselves unto me, saying, Get thee out, and all the people that follow thee: and after that I will go out. And he went out from Pharaoh in a great anger.<a href="/numbers/12-11.htm">Numbers 12:11-13</a> And Aaron said unto Moses, Alas, my lord, I beseech thee, lay not the sin upon us, wherein we have done foolishly, and wherein we have sinned… <a href="/1_kings/13-6.htm">1 Kings 13:6</a> And the king answered and said unto the man of God, Intreat now the face of the LORD thy God, and pray for me, that my hand may be restored me again. And the man of God besought the LORD, and the king's hand was restored him again, and became as it was before.O man of God<a href="/psalms/102-17.htm">Psalm 102:17</a> He will regard the prayer of the destitute, and not despise their prayer.<a href="/james/4-7.htm">James 4:7</a> Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_samuel/12-16.htm">Begged</a> <a href="/1_kings/13-6.htm">Besought</a> <a href="/2_kings/1-11.htm">Captain</a> <a href="/2_kings/1-12.htm">Elijah</a> <a href="/2_kings/1-12.htm">Fell</a> <a href="/2_kings/1-12.htm">Fifty</a> <a href="/1_kings/19-18.htm">Knees</a> <a href="/1_kings/20-42.htm">Life</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-13.htm">Please</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-21.htm">Precious</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-49.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-52.htm">Sight</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-2.htm">Third</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_kings/13-4.htm">Begged</a> <a href="/2_kings/13-4.htm">Besought</a> <a href="/2_kings/4-13.htm">Captain</a> <a href="/2_kings/1-15.htm">Elijah</a> <a href="/2_kings/2-13.htm">Fell</a> <a href="/2_kings/1-14.htm">Fifty</a> <a href="/2_kings/4-20.htm">Knees</a> <a href="/2_kings/1-14.htm">Life</a> <a href="/2_kings/2-2.htm">Please</a> <a href="/2_kings/1-14.htm">Precious</a> <a href="/2_kings/2-16.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/2_kings/1-14.htm">Sight</a> <a href="/2_kings/11-5.htm">Third</a><div class="vheading2">2 Kings 1</div>1. <a href="/2_kings/1-1.htm">Moab rebels</a> 2. <a href="/2_kings/1-2.htm">Ahaziah, sending to Baal-Zebub, has his judgement by Elijah</a> 5. <a href="/2_kings/1-5.htm">Elijah twice brings fire from heaven on those Ahaziah sent to apprehend him.</a> 13. <a href="/2_kings/1-13.htm">He pities the third captain, </a> 15. <a href="/2_kings/1-15.htm">and, encouraged by an angel, tells the king of his death</a> 17. <a href="/2_kings/1-17.htm">Jehoram succeeds Ahaziah</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/1.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/1.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>So the king sent a third captain with his fifty men. This phrase highlights the persistence of King Ahaziah in seeking Elijah despite previous failures. The number "fifty" is significant in biblical numerology, often symbolizing completeness or fullness. The repeated sending of captains underscores the king's desperation and the seriousness of his intent. Historically, this reflects the authority and military structure of ancient Israel, where captains commanded groups of fifty soldiers, a common military unit size.And the third captain went up, The act of "going up" suggests a physical ascent, possibly to a hill or elevated place where Elijah was located. This geographical detail is consistent with Elijah's frequent retreats to high places, which were often associated with divine encounters in the Old Testament. The third captain's approach contrasts with the previous two, indicating a change in attitude and approach.fell on his knees before Elijah, Falling on one's knees is a gesture of humility and submission, indicating the captain's recognition of Elijah's authority as a prophet of God. This act of reverence contrasts sharply with the arrogance of the previous captains and reflects a cultural understanding of respect and honor towards God's representatives.and begged him, Begging implies a sense of urgency and desperation. The captain's plea is not just a request but an earnest appeal for mercy. This reflects a shift in the narrative from confrontation to supplication, highlighting the power dynamics between the divine authority represented by Elijah and the earthly authority of the king.“Man of God, The title "Man of God" is a recognition of Elijah's prophetic office and divine commission. It acknowledges Elijah's role as a spokesperson for Yahweh, the God of Israel. This title is used throughout the Old Testament to denote prophets and those who are in close relationship with God, emphasizing their authority and the respect they command.may my life and the lives of these fifty servants of yours The captain's plea for his life and the lives of his men shows a deep concern for their well-being. By referring to his men as "servants of yours," he acknowledges Elijah's authority over them, even though they are technically under the king's command. This reflects a biblical theme where God's authority supersedes human authority.please be precious in your sight. The word "precious" indicates value and worth, suggesting that the captain is appealing to Elijah's sense of compassion and mercy. This phrase echoes other biblical passages where human life is valued and protected by God. It also foreshadows the New Testament teaching of the value of each individual in the eyes of God, as seen in the teachings of Jesus Christ.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/k/king_ahaziah.htm">King Ahaziah</a> The king of Israel who sent captains to summon Elijah. He was seeking guidance from Baal-Zebub, the god of Ekron, rather than the God of Israel. 2. <a href="/topical/e/elijah.htm">Elijah</a> A prophet of God known for his powerful ministry and miracles. He was the one whom the captains were sent to bring back to the king. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_third_captain.htm">The Third Captain</a> Unlike the previous two captains, he approached Elijah with humility and respect, recognizing Elijah's authority as a man of God. 4. <a href="/topical/f/fifty_men.htm">Fifty Men</a> The soldiers under the command of the third captain, whose lives were spared due to the captain's humble approach. 5. <a href="/topical/m/mount_carmel.htm">Mount Carmel</a> While not directly mentioned in this verse, it is significant as a place where Elijah previously demonstrated God's power against the prophets of Baal.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/h/humility_before_god.htm">Humility Before God</a> The third captain's approach to Elijah demonstrates the importance of humility when seeking God's favor. Unlike the previous captains, his respectful plea acknowledges God's power and authority. <a href="/topical/t/the_value_of_life.htm">The Value of Life</a> The captain's plea for the lives of his men highlights the preciousness of life in God's sight. It reminds us to value and protect life as a gift from God. <a href="/topical/g/god's_mercy.htm">God's Mercy</a> The sparing of the third captain and his men illustrates God's willingness to show mercy to those who approach Him with a contrite heart. <a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_responsibility.htm">Leadership and Responsibility</a> The third captain's actions show the importance of wise and humble leadership, especially when the lives of others are at stake. <a href="/topical/f/faith_in_action.htm">Faith in Action</a> Elijah's response to the captain's humility reflects the power of faith and obedience to God, encouraging believers to trust in God's protection and guidance.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_kings_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Kings 1</a> <a href="/q/why_does_god_relent_in_2_kings_1_13-17.htm">In 2 Kings 1:13–17, why does God suddenly relent upon the third captain’s approach, and does this shift in response align with consistent divine attributes elsewhere in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/is_1_kings_17's_miracle_inconsistent.htm">Does the portrayal of supernatural sustenance and miracles in 1 Kings 17 contradict or create inconsistencies with other Old Testament accounts of God's provision?</a> <a href="/q/why_did_god_send_fire_in_2_kings_1_9-12.htm">In 2 Kings 1:9–12, how could fire literally descend from heaven, consuming two groups of fifty men, and why would God use such a violent method? </a> <a href="/q/why_is_abijah_more_faithful_in_chronicles.htm">2 Chronicles 13 compared with 1 Kings 15:3 - Why does Abijah appear more faithful in Chronicles than in Kings, and what might explain this seeming discrepancy?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_kings/1.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(13) A captain of the third fifty.--Literally, a captain of a third fifty. But <a href="/2_kings/1-11.htm" title="Again also he sent to him another captain of fifty with his fifty. And he answered and said to him, O man of God, thus has the king said, Come down quickly.">2Kings 1:11</a>, "another captain of fifty," and the phrase which follows here, "the third captain of fifty," indicate the right reading, "a third captain of fifty." (So LXX. and Vulg.)Fell.--Margin. (Comp. <a href="/isaiah/46-1.htm" title="Bel bows down, Nebo stoops, their idols were on the beasts, and on the cattle: your carriages were heavy laden; they are a burden to the weary beast.">Isaiah 46:1</a>, "Bel boweth down.")Besought him.--Begged favour, grace, or compossion of him (<a href="/genesis/42-21.htm" title="And they said one to another, We are truly guilty concerning our brother, in that we saw the anguish of his soul, when he sought us, and we would not hear; therefore is this distress come on us.">Genesis 42:21</a>; <a href="/hosea/12-5.htm" title="Even the LORD God of hosts; the LORD is his memorial.">Hosea 12:5</a>).These fifty thy servants.--Or, these thy servants, fifty (men), laying stress on the number of lives. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_kings/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 13. - A captain of the third fifty; rather, the captain of a third fifty (see the Revised Version). This captain went up - i.e. ascended the hill on which Elijah was still seated, and there fell on his knees, or bowed himself down, before the prophet, as suppliants were wont to do, beseeching his compassion. The fate of the two former captains had become known to him by some means or other, and this induced him to assume an attitude, not of command, but of submission. He acknowledged that the prophet held his life and the lives of his fifty men at his free disposal, and begged that they might be precious in his sight, or, in other words, that he would spare them. What response Elijah would have made, had he been left to himself, is uncertain. But he was not left to himself. An angel of God again appeared to him, and directed his course of action. <a href="/commentaries/2_kings/1-13.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>So וַיָּ֗שָׁב (way·yā·šāḇ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7725.htm">Strong's 7725: </a> To turn back, in, to retreat, again the king sent וַיִּשְׁלַ֛ח (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 a third שְׁלִשִׁ֖ים (šə·li·šîm) Number - ordinal masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7992.htm">Strong's 7992: </a> Third, feminine a, third, a third, a third-story cell) captain שַׂר־ (śar-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8269.htm">Strong's 8269: </a> Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince with his fifty men. הַחֲמִשִּׁ֨ים (ha·ḥă·miš·šîm) Article | Number - common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2572.htm">Strong's 2572: </a> Fifty And the third הַשְּׁלִישִׁ֜י (haš·šə·lî·šî) Article | Number - ordinal masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7992.htm">Strong's 7992: </a> Third, feminine a, third, a third, a third-story cell) captain שַׂר־ (śar-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8269.htm">Strong's 8269: </a> Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince went up, וַיַּ֡עַל (way·ya·‘al) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5927.htm">Strong's 5927: </a> To ascend, in, actively fell וַיִּכְרַ֥ע (way·yiḵ·ra‘) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3766.htm">Strong's 3766: </a> To bend the knee, to sink, to prostrate on עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against his knees בִּרְכָּ֣יו ׀ (bir·kāw) Noun - fdc | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1290.htm">Strong's 1290: </a> The knee before לְנֶ֣גֶד (lə·ne·ḡeḏ) Preposition-l <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5048.htm">Strong's 5048: </a> A front, part opposite, a counterpart, mate, over against, before Elijah, אֵלִיָּ֗הוּ (’ê·lî·yā·hū) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_452.htm">Strong's 452: </a> Elijah -- 'Yah is God', a well-known prophet of Israel, also three other Israelites and begged him, וַיִּתְחַנֵּ֤ן (way·yiṯ·ḥan·nên) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hitpael - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2603.htm">Strong's 2603: </a> To bend, stoop in kindness to an inferior, to favor, bestow, to implore “Man אִ֚ישׁ (’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, הָֽאֱלֹהִ֔ים (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 may my life נַפְשִׁ֗י (nap̄·šî) Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5315.htm">Strong's 5315: </a> A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion and the lives וְנֶ֨פֶשׁ (wə·ne·p̄eš) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5315.htm">Strong's 5315: </a> A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion of these אֵ֛לֶּה (’êl·leh) Pronoun - common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_428.htm">Strong's 428: </a> These, those fifty חֲמִשִּׁ֖ים (ḥă·miš·šîm) Number - common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2572.htm">Strong's 2572: </a> Fifty servants עֲבָדֶ֥יךָֽ (‘ă·ḇā·ḏe·ḵā) Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5650.htm">Strong's 5650: </a> Slave, servant please נָ֣א (nā) Interjection <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4994.htm">Strong's 4994: </a> I pray', 'now', 'then' be precious תִּֽיקַר־ (tî·qar-) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3365.htm">Strong's 3365: </a> To be heavy, valuable, to make rare in your sight. בְּעֵינֶֽיךָ׃ (bə·‘ê·ne·ḵā) Preposition-b | Noun - cdc | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5869.htm">Strong's 5869: </a> An eye, a fountain <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_kings/1-13.htm">2 Kings 1:13 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_kings/1-13.htm">2 Kings 1:13 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_kings/1-13.htm">2 Kings 1:13 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_kings/1-13.htm">2 Kings 1:13 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_kings/1-13.htm">2 Kings 1:13 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_kings/1-13.htm">2 Kings 1:13 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_kings/1-13.htm">2 Kings 1:13 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_kings/1-13.htm">2 Kings 1:13 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_kings/1-13.htm">2 Kings 1:13 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_kings/1-13.htm">2 Kings 1:13 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_kings/1-13.htm">OT History: 2 Kings 1:13 Again he sent the captain (2Ki iiKi ii ki 2 kg 2kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_kings/1-12.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Kings 1:12"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Kings 1:12" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_kings/1-14.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Kings 1:14"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Kings 1:14" /></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>