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But now have respect for my life!&#8221 <a href="/nlt/2_kings/1.htm">New Living Translation</a> See how the fire from heaven came down and destroyed the first two groups. But now please spare my life!” <a href="/esv/2_kings/1.htm">English Standard Version</a> Behold, fire came down from heaven and consumed the two former captains of fifty men with their fifties, but now let my life be precious in your sight.” <a href="/bsb/2_kings/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Behold, 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.” <a href="/kjv/2_kings/1.htm">King James Bible</a> Behold, there came fire down from heaven, and burnt up the two captains of the former fifties with their fifties: therefore let my life now be precious in thy sight. <a href="/nkjv/2_kings/1.htm">New King James Version</a> Look, fire has come down from heaven and burned up the first two captains of fifties with their fifties. But let my life now be precious in your sight.” <a href="/nasb_/2_kings/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Behold, fire came down from heaven and consumed the first two captains of fifty with their fifties; but now let my life be precious in your sight.” <a href="/nasb/2_kings/1.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220Behold fire came down from heaven and consumed the first two captains of fifty with their fifties; but now let my life be precious in your sight.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/2_kings/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “Behold fire came down from heaven, and consumed the first two captains of fifty with their fifties; but now let my life be precious in your sight.” <a href="/lsb/2_kings/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Behold, fire came down from heaven and consumed the first two commanders of fifty with their fifties; but now let my life be precious in your sight.” <a href="/amp/2_kings/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Behold, fire came down from heaven and consumed the first two captains of fifty with their fifties; but now let my life be precious in your sight.” <a href="/csb/2_kings/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Already fire has come down from heaven and consumed the first two captains with their companies, but this time let my life be precious to you.” <a href="/hcsb/2_kings/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Already fire has come down from heaven and consumed the first two captains of 50 with their fifties, but this time let my life be precious in your sight.&#8221 <a href="/asv/2_kings/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> Behold, there came fire down from heaven, and consumed the two former captains of fifty with their fifties; but now let my life be precious in thy sight. <a href="/cev/2_kings/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Fire has already wiped out the other officers and their soldiers. Please don't let it happen to me." <a href="/erv/2_kings/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> Behold, there came fire down from heaven, and consumed the two former captains of fifty with their fifties: but now let my life be precious in thy sight. <a href="/gwt/2_kings/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Fire has come from heaven and burned up the first two officers and their 100 men. But treat my life as something precious." <a href="/gnt/2_kings/1.htm">Good News Translation</a> The two other officers and their men were killed by fire from heaven; but please be merciful to me!" <a href="/isv/2_kings/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> Look how fire fell from heaven and devoured the two other companies of 50 soldiers, along with their captains, but now please treat me as if my life were precious!" <a href="/msb/2_kings/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Behold, 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.? <a href="/net/2_kings/1.htm">NET Bible</a> Indeed, fire came down from the sky and consumed the two captains who came before me, along with their men. So now, please have respect for my life." <a href="/nheb/2_kings/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Look, fire came down from the sky, and consumed the two former captains of fifty with their fifties. But now let my life be precious in your sight." <a href="/wbt/2_kings/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Behold, there came fire down from heaven, and burnt up the two captains of the former fifties with their fifties: therefore let my life now be precious in thy sight. <a href="/web/2_kings/1.htm">World English Bible</a> Behold, fire came down from the sky and consumed the last two captains of fifty with their fifties. But now let my life be precious in your sight.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_kings/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Behold, fire has come down from the heavens and consumes the two heads of the former fifties and their fifties; and now, let my soul be precious in your eyes.” <a href="/ylt/2_kings/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> Lo, come down hath fire from the heavens, and consumeth the two heads of the former fifties and their fifties; and, now, let my soul be precious in thine eyes.' <a href="/slt/2_kings/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Behold, fire will come down from heaven and consume the two first captains and their fifties: and now shall my soul be precious in thine eyes?<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_kings/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Behold fire came down from heaven, and consumed the two first captains of fifty men, and the fifties that were with them: but now I beseech thee to spare my life. <a href="/cpdv/2_kings/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Behold, fire from heaven descended and devoured the two previous leaders of fifty and the fifties who were with them. But now I beg you to take pity on my life.” <a href="/nabre/2_kings/1.htm">New American Bible</a> Already fire has come down from heaven, consuming the first two captains with their companies of fifty men. But now, let my life count for something in your sight!” <a href="/nrsvce/2_kings/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Look, fire came down from heaven and consumed the two former captains of fifty men with their fifties; but now let my life be precious in your sight.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_kings/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> For behold, there came fire down from heaven and consumed the two captains of the former fifties with their fifties; therefore let now my life be precious in your sight. <a href="/hpbt/2_kings/1.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> Behold, fire came down from Heaven and consumed two Captains of fifty and the fifty each that were with them, and now, let my life be precious in your eyes!”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/2_kings/1.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Behold, there came fire down from heaven, and consumed the two former captains of fifty with their fifties; but now let my life be precious in thy sight' <a href="/sep/2_kings/1.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> Behold, fire came down from heaven, and devoured the two first captains of fifty: and now, I pray, let my life be precious in thine eyes. <a href="/parallel/2_kings/1-14.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=182" 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> …13So 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 please be precious in your sight. 14<a href="/hebrew/2009.htm" title="2009: hin·nêh (Interjection) -- Lo! behold! Prolongation for hen; lo!">Behold,</a> <a href="/hebrew/784.htm" title="784: ’êš (N-cs) -- A fire. A primitive word; fire.">fire</a> <a href="/hebrew/3381.htm" title="3381: yā·rə·ḏāh (V-Qal-Perf-3fs) -- To come or go down, descend. ">has come down</a> <a href="/hebrew/4480.htm" title="4480: min- (Prep) -- From. Or minniy; or minney; for men; properly, a part of; hence, from or out of in many senses.">from</a> <a href="/hebrew/8064.htm" title="8064: haš·šā·ma·yim (Art:: N-mp) -- Heaven, sky. Dual of an unused singular shameh; from an unused root meaning to be lofty; the sky.">heaven</a> <a href="/hebrew/398.htm" title="398: wat·tō·ḵal (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs) -- To eat. A primitive root; to eat.">and consumed</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7223.htm" title="7223: hā·ri·šō·nîm (Art:: Adj-mp) -- Former, first, chief. Or riishon; from ri'shah; first, in place, time or rank.">the first</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8147.htm" title="8147: šə·nê (Number-mdc) -- Two (a card. number). Dual of sheniy; feminine shttayim; two; also twofold.">two</a> <a href="/hebrew/8269.htm" title="8269: śā·rê (N-mpc) -- Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince. From sarar; a head person.">captains</a> <a href="/hebrew/2572.htm" title="2572: ha·ḥă·miš·šîm (Art:: Number-cp) -- Fifty. Multiple of chamesh; fifty.">of fifty,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2572.htm" title="2572: ḥă·miš·šê·hem (Number-cpc:: 3mp) -- Fifty. Multiple of chamesh; fifty.">with all their men.</a> <a href="/hebrew/6258.htm" title="6258: wə·‘at·tāh (Conj-w:: Adv) -- Now. From eth; at this time, whether adverb, conjunction or expletive.">But now</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/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> 15Then the angel of the LORD said to Elijah, “Go down with him. Do not be afraid of him.” So Elijah got up and went down with him to the king.…<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/17-1.htm">Matthew 17:1-3</a> After six days Jesus took with Him Peter, James, and John the brother of James, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. / There He was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and His clothes became as white as the light. / Suddenly Moses and Elijah appeared before them, talking with Jesus. <a href="/revelation/11-5.htm">Revelation 11:5</a> If anyone wants to harm them, fire proceeds from their mouths and devours their enemies. In this way, anyone who wants to harm them must be killed. <a href="/james/5-17.htm">James 5:17-18</a> Elijah was a man just like us. He prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did not rain on the land for three and a half years. / Again he prayed, and the heavens gave rain, and the earth yielded its crops. <a href="/mark/3-17.htm">Mark 3:17</a> James son of Zebedee and his brother John (whom He named Boanerges, meaning “Sons of Thunder”), <a href="/hebrews/12-29.htm">Hebrews 12:29</a> “For our God is a consuming fire.” <a href="/1_kings/18-36.htm">1 Kings 18:36-38</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. <a href="/exodus/9-23.htm">Exodus 9:23-24</a> So Moses stretched out his staff toward heaven, and the LORD sent thunder and hail, and lightning struck the earth. So the LORD rained down hail upon the land of Egypt. / The hail fell and the lightning continued flashing through it. The hail was so severe that nothing like it had ever been seen in all the land of Egypt from the time it became a nation. <a href="/numbers/16-35.htm">Numbers 16:35</a> And fire came forth from the LORD and consumed the 250 men who were offering the incense. <a href="/leviticus/10-1.htm">Leviticus 10:1-2</a> Now Aaron’s sons Nadab and Abihu took their censers, put fire in them and added incense, and offered unauthorized fire before the LORD, contrary to His command. / So fire came out from the presence of the LORD and consumed them, and they died in the presence of the LORD. <a href="/1_samuel/12-18.htm">1 Samuel 12:18</a> So Samuel called to the LORD, and on that day the LORD sent thunder and rain. As a result, all the people greatly feared the LORD and Samuel. <a href="/2_kings/2-11.htm">2 Kings 2:11</a> As they were walking along and talking together, suddenly a chariot of fire with horses of fire appeared and separated the two of them, and Elijah went up into heaven in a whirlwind. <a href="/2_kings/6-17.htm">2 Kings 6:17</a> Then Elisha prayed, “O LORD, please open his eyes that he may see.” And the LORD opened the eyes of the young man, and he saw that the hills were full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha. <a href="/1_kings/19-12.htm">1 Kings 19:12</a> After the earthquake there was a fire, but the LORD was not in the fire. And after the fire came a still, small voice. <a href="/deuteronomy/4-24.htm">Deuteronomy 4:24</a> For the LORD your God is a consuming fire, a jealous God.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Behold, there came fire down from heaven, and burnt up the two captains of the former fifties with their fifties: therefore let my life now be precious in your sight.behold<a href="/2_kings/1-10.htm">2 Kings 1:10,11</a> And Elijah answered and said to the captain of fifty, If I be a man of God, then let fire come down from heaven, and consume thee and thy fifty. And there came down fire from heaven, and consumed him and his fifty… let my life<a href="/1_samuel/26-21.htm">1 Samuel 26:21,24</a> Then said Saul, I have sinned: return, my son David: for I will no more do thee harm, because my soul was precious in thine eyes this day: behold, I have played the fool, and have erred exceedingly… <a href="/psalms/49-8.htm">Psalm 49:8</a> (For the redemption of their soul is precious, and it ceaseth for ever:)<a href="/psalms/72-14.htm">Psalm 72:14</a> He shall redeem their soul from deceit and violence: and precious shall their blood be in his sight.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_kings/22-43.htm">Burnt</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-33.htm">Captains</a> <a href="/2_kings/1-12.htm">Consumed</a> <a href="/2_kings/1-12.htm">Consumeth</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-46.htm">End</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-52.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-39.htm">Fallen</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-13.htm">Fifties</a> <a href="/2_kings/1-13.htm">Fifty</a> <a href="/2_kings/1-12.htm">Fire</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-5.htm">First</a> <a href="/1_kings/16-24.htm">Former</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-33.htm">Heads</a> <a href="/2_kings/1-12.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/2_kings/1-13.htm">Life</a> <a href="/2_kings/1-13.htm">Precious</a> <a href="/2_kings/1-13.htm">Sight</a> <a href="/2_kings/1-12.htm">Sky</a> <a href="/1_kings/17-22.htm">Soul</a> <a href="/1_kings/21-2.htm">Value</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_kings/3-27.htm">Burnt</a> <a href="/2_kings/8-21.htm">Captains</a> <a href="/2_kings/7-13.htm">Consumed</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/7-1.htm">Consumeth</a> <a href="/2_kings/8-3.htm">End</a> <a href="/2_kings/3-2.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/2_kings/2-13.htm">Fallen</a> <a href="/mark/6-40.htm">Fifties</a> <a href="/2_kings/2-7.htm">Fifty</a> <a href="/2_kings/2-11.htm">Fire</a> <a href="/2_kings/4-42.htm">First</a> <a href="/2_kings/17-34.htm">Former</a> <a href="/2_kings/4-42.htm">Heads</a> <a href="/2_kings/2-1.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/2_kings/4-17.htm">Life</a> <a href="/2_kings/20-13.htm">Precious</a> <a href="/2_kings/3-2.htm">Sight</a> <a href="/2_kings/14-27.htm">Sky</a> <a href="/2_kings/2-2.htm">Soul</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/3-6.htm">Value</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>Behold, fire has come down from heaven This phrase refers to a miraculous event where divine fire descended from heaven. In the biblical context, fire from heaven often signifies God's judgment or presence, as seen in the stories of Sodom and Gomorrah (<a href="/genesis/19-24.htm">Genesis 19:24</a>) and Elijah's contest with the prophets of Baal (<a href="/1_kings/18-38.htm">1 Kings 18:38</a>). This event underscores God's power and authority, affirming Elijah's role as a true prophet of God.and consumed the first two captains of fifty, with all their men. The captains and their men were sent by King Ahaziah to capture Elijah. The number fifty is significant, as it was a standard military unit in ancient Israel. The consumption by fire indicates divine judgment against those who oppose God's prophet. This act serves as a warning against defying God's commands and highlights the seriousness of approaching God or His messengers with irreverence.But now may my life be precious in your sight.” This plea is made by the third captain, who approaches Elijah with humility and respect, unlike his predecessors. The phrase "may my life be precious" reflects a recognition of Elijah's authority and, by extension, God's power. It echoes the biblical theme of seeking mercy and favor from God, reminiscent of David's plea for his life to be spared in <a href="/1_samuel/26-21.htm">1 Samuel 26:21</a>. This request for mercy aligns with the broader biblical narrative of repentance and the value of life in God's eyes.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/e/elijah.htm">Elijah</a> A prophet of God known for his boldness and miraculous acts, including calling down fire from heaven. 2. <a href="/topical/a/ahaziah.htm">Ahaziah</a> The king of Israel who sent messengers to consult Baal-Zebub, the god of Ekron, instead of seeking the Lord. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_captains_of_fifty.htm">The Captains of Fifty</a> Military leaders sent by King Ahaziah to capture Elijah. The first two groups were consumed by fire from heaven. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_third_captain.htm">The Third Captain</a> Unlike the first two, he approached Elijah with humility and pleaded for his life and the lives of his men. 5. <a href="/topical/f/fire_from_heaven.htm">Fire from Heaven</a> A divine act demonstrating God's power and judgment, emphasizing His authority over false gods and human authority.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_and_power.htm">God's Sovereignty and Power</a> The event underscores God's ultimate authority over life and death, reminding us to approach Him with reverence and awe. <a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_idolatry.htm">The Consequences of Idolatry</a> Ahaziah's reliance on a false god led to dire consequences, teaching us the importance of seeking the true God in times of need. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_humility.htm">The Importance of Humility</a> The third captain's humble approach to Elijah resulted in mercy, illustrating the value of humility before God and others. <a href="/topical/g/god's_protection_of_his_servants.htm">God's Protection of His Servants</a> Elijah's protection by divine fire shows God's care for those who faithfully serve Him, encouraging us to trust in His protection. <a href="/topical/t/the_call_to_repentance.htm">The Call to Repentance</a> The account invites us to examine our own lives for areas of idolatry or rebellion and to turn back to God with sincere hearts.<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/how_does_psalm_46_differ_in_showing_god's_protection.htm">Why does Psalm 46 present God's protection differently compared to other biblical passages that depict divine interventions more explicitly?</a> <a href="/q/why_do_high_places_remain_in_1_kings_15_14.htm">In 1 Kings 15:14, why are the high places said to remain, yet 2 Chronicles 14:3 claims Asa removed them?</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/why_are_miracles_important_to_us.htm">What is the significance of miracles in our lives?</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>(14) Burnt.--Eat, or devoured (<a href="/2_kings/1-10.htm" title="And Elijah answered and said to the captain of fifty, If I be a man of God, then let fire come down from heaven, and consume you and your fifty. And there came down fire from heaven, and consumed him and his fifty.">2Kings 1:10</a>; <a href="/2_kings/1-12.htm" title="And Elijah answered and said to them, If I be a man of God, let fire come down from heaven, and consume you and your fifty. And the fire of God came down from heaven, and consumed him and his fifty.">2Kings 1:12</a>).The two captains of the former fifties.--Rather, the former two captains of fifties.Therefore let my life now.--And now (i.e., this time) let my life. Some MSS., and LXX., Vulg., and Arabic add the precative "now," that is, "I pray," as in <a href="/2_kings/1-13.htm" title="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.">2Kings 1:13</a> ("I pray thee" = na'). <a href="/commentaries/2_kings/1-14.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Behold, הִ֠נֵּה (hin·nêh) Interjection <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2009.htm">Strong's 2009: </a> Lo! behold! fire אֵשׁ֙ (’êš) Noun - common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_784.htm">Strong's 784: </a> A fire has come down יָ֤רְדָה (yā·rə·ḏāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3381.htm">Strong's 3381: </a> To come or go down, descend from מִן־ (min-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4480.htm">Strong's 4480: </a> A part of, from, out of heaven הַשָּׁמַ֔יִם (haš·šā·ma·yim) Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8064.htm">Strong's 8064: </a> Heaven, sky and consumed וַ֠תֹּאכַל (wat·tō·ḵal) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_398.htm">Strong's 398: </a> To eat the first הָרִאשֹׁנִ֖ים (hā·ri·šō·nîm) Article | Adjective - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7223.htm">Strong's 7223: </a> First, in place, time, rank two שְׁנֵ֞י (šə·nê) Number - mdc <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8147.htm">Strong's 8147: </a> Two (a cardinal number) captains שָׂרֵ֧י (śā·rê) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8269.htm">Strong's 8269: </a> Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince of fifty, הַחֲמִשִּׁ֛ים (ha·ḥă·miš·šîm) Article | Number - common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2572.htm">Strong's 2572: </a> Fifty with all their men. חֲמִשֵּׁיהֶ֑ם (ḥă·miš·šê·hem) Number - common plural construct | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2572.htm">Strong's 2572: </a> Fifty But now וְעַתָּ֕ה (wə·‘at·tāh) Conjunctive waw | Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6258.htm">Strong's 6258: </a> At this time may my life נַפְשִׁ֖י (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 be precious תִּיקַ֥ר (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/1-14.htm">2 Kings 1:14 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_kings/1-14.htm">2 Kings 1:14 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_kings/1-14.htm">2 Kings 1:14 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_kings/1-14.htm">2 Kings 1:14 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_kings/1-14.htm">2 Kings 1:14 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_kings/1-14.htm">2 Kings 1:14 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_kings/1-14.htm">2 Kings 1:14 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_kings/1-14.htm">2 Kings 1:14 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_kings/1-14.htm">2 Kings 1:14 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_kings/1-14.htm">2 Kings 1:14 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_kings/1-14.htm">OT History: 2 Kings 1:14 Behold fire came down from the sky (2Ki iiKi ii ki 2 kg 2kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_kings/1-13.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Kings 1:13"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Kings 1:13" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_kings/1-15.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Kings 1:15"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Kings 1:15" /></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>