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The captain said to him, &#8220Man of God, this is what the king says, &#8216Come down at once!&#8217&#8221 <a href="/nlt/2_kings/1.htm">New Living Translation</a> So the king sent another captain with fifty men. The captain said to him, “Man of God, the king demands that you come down at once.” <a href="/esv/2_kings/1.htm">English Standard Version</a> Again the king sent to him another captain of fifty men with his fifty. And he answered and said to him, “O man of God, this is the king’s order, ‘Come down quickly!’” <a href="/bsb/2_kings/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> So the king sent to Elijah another captain with his fifty men. And the captain said to Elijah, “Man of God, the king declares, ‘Come down at once!’” <a href="/kjv/2_kings/1.htm">King James Bible</a> Again also he sent unto him another captain of fifty with his fifty. And he answered and said unto him, O man of God, thus hath the king said, Come down quickly. <a href="/nkjv/2_kings/1.htm">New King James Version</a> Then he sent to him another captain of fifty with his fifty men. And he answered and said to him: “Man of God, thus has the king said, ‘Come down quickly!’ ” <a href="/nasb_/2_kings/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> So the king again sent to him another captain of fifty with his fifty men. And he said to him, “You man of God, this is what the king says: ‘Come down quickly!’” <a href="/nasb/2_kings/1.htm">NASB 1995</a> So he again sent to him another captain of fifty with his fifty. And he said to him, &#8220O man of God, thus says the king, &#8216Come down quickly.&#8217&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/2_kings/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a> So he again sent to him another captain of fifty with his fifty. And he answered and said to him, “O man of God, thus says the king, ‘Come down quickly.’” <a href="/lsb/2_kings/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> So he again sent to him another commander of fifty with his fifty. And he answered and spoke to him, “O man of God, thus says the king, ‘Come down quickly.’” <a href="/amp/2_kings/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a> So King Ahaziah again sent to him another captain of fifty with his fifty [fighting men]. And he said to him, “Man of God, thus says the king, ‘Come down quickly.’” <a href="/csb/2_kings/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> So the king sent another captain with his fifty men to Elijah. He took in the situation and announced, “Man of God, this is what the king says: ‘Come down immediately! ’ ” <a href="/hcsb/2_kings/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> So the king sent another captain of 50 with his 50 men to Elijah. He took in the situation and announced, &#8220Man of God, this is what the king says: &#8216Come down immediately!&#8217&#8221 <a href="/asv/2_kings/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> And again he sent unto him another captain of fifty and his fifty. And he answered and said unto him, O man of God, thus hath the king said, Come down quickly. <a href="/cev/2_kings/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Ahaziah sent another officer and 50 more soldiers to Elijah. The officer said, "Man of God, the king orders you to come see him at once." <a href="/erv/2_kings/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> And again he sent unto him another captain of fifty with his fifty. And he answered and said unto him, O man of God, thus hath the king said, Come down quickly. <a href="/gwt/2_kings/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The king sent another officer with 50 men to Elijah. The officer said, "Man of God, this is what the king says: Come here right away!" <a href="/gnt/2_kings/1.htm">Good News Translation</a> The king sent another officer with fifty men, who went up and said to Elijah, "Man of God, the king orders you to come down at once!" <a href="/isv/2_kings/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> Later the king tried again—he sent another company of 50 soldiers, along with their leader, who ordered Elijah, "Hey, man of God! This is what the king orders: 'Come down!'" <a href="/msb/2_kings/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> So the king sent to Elijah another captain with his fifty men. And the captain said to Elijah, ?Man of God, the king declares, ?Come down at once!?? <a href="/net/2_kings/1.htm">NET Bible</a> The king sent another captain and his fifty soldiers to retrieve Elijah. He went up and told him, "Prophet, this is what the king says, 'Come down at once!'" <a href="/nheb/2_kings/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Again he sent to him another captain of fifty and his fifty. And he went up and said to him, "Man of God, the king has said, 'Come down quickly.'" <a href="/wbt/2_kings/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> 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 hath the king said, Come down quickly. <a href="/web/2_kings/1.htm">World English Bible</a> Again he sent to him another captain of fifty with his fifty. He answered him, “Man of God, the king has said, ‘Come down quickly!’” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_kings/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And he turns and sends to him another head of fifty and his fifty, and he answers and speaks to him, “O man of God, thus said the king: Hurry, come down.” <a href="/ylt/2_kings/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And he turneth and sendeth unto him another head of fifty and his fifty, and he answereth and speaketh unto him, 'O man of God, thus said the king, Haste, come down.' <a href="/slt/2_kings/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he will turn back and send to him another captain of fifty and his fifty. And he will answer and speak to him, O man of God, thus said the king, Come down quickly.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_kings/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And again he sent to him another captain of fifty men, and his fifty with him. And he said to him: Man of God, thus saith the king: Make haste and come down. <a href="/cpdv/2_kings/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And again, he sent to him another leader of fifty, and the fifty with him. And he said to him, “Man of God, thus says the king: Hurry, descend.” <a href="/nabre/2_kings/1.htm">New American Bible</a> The king sent another captain with his company of fifty men after Elijah. He shouted up and said, “Man of God, the king says, ‘Come down immediately!’ ” <a href="/nrsvce/2_kings/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Again the king sent to him another captain of fifty with his fifty. He went up and said to him, “O man of God, this is the king’s order: Come down quickly!”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_kings/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Again he sent to him another captain of fifty with his fifty. And he spoke to him, saying, O prophet of God, thus says the king, Come down quickly. <a href="/hpbt/2_kings/1.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And he turned and he sent against him a Captain of fifty others and the fifty who were with him, and he answered and said to him: “Prophet of God: Thus says the King, ‘come down quickly!’”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/2_kings/1.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And again he sent unto him another captain of fifty with his fifty. And he answered and said unto him: 'O man of God, thus hath the king said: Come down quickly.' <a href="/sep/2_kings/1.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And the king sent a second time to him another captain of fifty, and his fifty. And the captain of fifty spoke to him, and said, O man of God, thus says the king, Come down quickly. <a href="/parallel/2_kings/1-11.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=134" 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> …10Elijah answered the captain, “If I am a man of God, may fire come down from heaven and consume you and your fifty men.” And fire came down from heaven and consumed the captain and his fifty men. 11<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."></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.">So the king sent</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ê·lāw (Prep:: 3ms) -- To, into, towards. ">to Elijah</a> <a href="/hebrew/312.htm" title="312: ’a·ḥêr (Adj-ms) -- Another. From 'achar; properly, hinder; generally, next, other, etc.">another</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."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2572.htm" title="2572: wa·ḥă·miš·šāw (Conj-w:: Number-cpc:: 3ms) -- Fifty. Multiple of chamesh; fifty.">with his fifty men.</a> <a href="/hebrew/6030.htm" title="6030: way·ya·‘an (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To answer, respond.">And the captain</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.">said</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ê·lāw (Prep:: 3ms) -- To, into, towards. ">to Elijah,</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/3541.htm" title="3541: kōh- (Adv) -- Thus, here. From the prefix k and huw'; properly, like this, i.e. By implication, thus; also here; or now."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">the king</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: ’ā·mar (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">declares,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3381.htm" title="3381: rê·ḏāh (V-Qal-Imp-ms:: 3fs) -- To come or go down, descend. ">‘Come down</a> <a href="/hebrew/4120.htm" title="4120: mə·hê·rāh (Adv) -- Haste, speed. Feminine of maher; properly, a hurry; hence promptly.">at once!’”</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.…<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/26-53.htm">Matthew 26:53</a> Are you not aware that I can call on My Father, and He will at once put at My disposal more than twelve legions of angels? <a href="/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="/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/7-10.htm">Exodus 7:10-12</a> So Moses and Aaron went to Pharaoh and did just as the LORD had commanded. Aaron threw his staff down before Pharaoh and his officials, and it became a serpent. / But Pharaoh called the wise men and sorcerers and magicians of Egypt, and they also did the same things by their magic arts. / Each one threw down his staff, and it became a serpent. But Aaron’s staff swallowed up the other staffs. <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="/1_samuel/12-16.htm">1 Samuel 12:16-18</a> Now, therefore, present yourselves and see this great thing that the LORD will do before your eyes. / Is it not the wheat harvest today? I will call on the LORD to send thunder and rain, so that you will know and see what a great evil you have committed in the sight of the LORD by asking for a king.” / 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/2-23.htm">2 Kings 2:23-24</a> From there, Elisha went up to Bethel, and as he was walking up the road, a group of boys came out of the city and jeered at him, chanting, “Go up, you baldhead! Go up, you baldhead!” / Then he turned around, looked at them, and called down a curse on them in the name of the LORD. Suddenly two female bears came out of the woods and mauled forty-two of the boys. <a href="/2_kings/6-13.htm">2 Kings 6:13-17</a> So the king said, “Go and see where he is, that I may send men to capture him.” On receiving the report, “Elisha is in Dothan,” / the king of Aram sent horses, chariots, and a great army. They went there by night and surrounded the city. / When the servant of the man of God got up and went out early in the morning, behold, an army with horses and chariots had surrounded the city. So he asked Elisha, “Oh, my master, what are we to do?” ... <a href="/daniel/3-19.htm">Daniel 3:19-25</a> At this, Nebuchadnezzar was filled with rage, and the expression on his face changed toward Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. He gave orders to heat the furnace seven times hotter than usual, / and he commanded some mighty men of valor in his army to tie up Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego and throw them into the blazing fiery furnace. / So they were tied up, wearing robes, trousers, turbans, and other clothes, and they were thrown into the blazing fiery furnace. ... <a href="/acts/5-1.htm">Acts 5:1-11</a> Now a man named Ananias, together with his wife Sapphira, also sold a piece of property. / With his wife’s full knowledge, he kept back some of the proceeds for himself, but brought a portion and laid it at the apostles’ feet. / Then Peter said, “Ananias, how is it that Satan has filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and withhold some of the proceeds from the land? ... <a href="/acts/12-21.htm">Acts 12:21-23</a> On the appointed day, Herod donned his royal robes, sat on his throne, and addressed the people. / And they began to shout, “This is the voice of a god, not a man!” / Immediately, because Herod did not give glory to God, an angel of the Lord struck him down, and he was eaten by worms and died. <a href="/hebrews/12-29.htm">Hebrews 12:29</a> “For our God is a consuming fire.” <a href="/genesis/19-24.htm">Genesis 19:24</a> Then the LORD rained down sulfur and fire on Sodom and Gomorrah—from the LORD out of the heavens. <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.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>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.Again<a href="/numbers/16-41.htm">Numbers 16:41</a> But on the morrow all the congregation of the children of Israel murmured against Moses and against Aaron, saying, Ye have killed the people of the LORD.<a href="/1_samuel/6-9.htm">1 Samuel 6:9</a> And see, if it goeth up by the way of his own coast to Bethshemesh, then he hath done us this great evil: but if not, then we shall know that it is not his hand that smote us; it was a chance that happened to us.<a href="/isaiah/26-11.htm">Isaiah 26:11</a> LORD, when thy hand is lifted up, they will not see: but they shall see, and be ashamed for their envy at the people; yea, the fire of thine enemies shall devour them.O man<a href="/1_samuel/22-17.htm">1 Samuel 22:17-19</a> And the king said unto the footmen that stood about him, Turn, and slay the priests of the LORD; because their hand also is with David, and because they knew when he fled, and did not shew it to me. But the servants of the king would not put forth their hand to fall upon the priests of the LORD… <a href="/proverbs/29-12.htm">Proverbs 29:12</a> If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked.<a href="/isaiah/32-7.htm">Isaiah 32:7</a> The instruments also of the churl are evil: he deviseth wicked devices to destroy the poor with lying words, even when the needy speaketh right.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_kings/1-10.htm">Captain</a> <a href="/2_kings/1-10.htm">Elijah</a> <a href="/2_kings/1-10.htm">Fifty</a> <a href="/1_kings/20-41.htm">Haste</a> <a href="/2_kings/1-9.htm">Head</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-37.htm">King's</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-27.htm">Order</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-9.htm">Quickly</a> <a href="/2_kings/1-7.htm">Speaketh</a> <a href="/1_kings/20-41.htm">Turneth</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_kings/1-13.htm">Captain</a> <a href="/2_kings/1-12.htm">Elijah</a> <a href="/2_kings/1-12.htm">Fifty</a> <a href="/2_kings/7-15.htm">Haste</a> <a href="/2_kings/2-3.htm">Head</a> <a href="/2_kings/7-9.htm">King's</a> <a href="/2_kings/3-6.htm">Order</a> <a href="/2_kings/4-22.htm">Quickly</a> <a href="/2_kings/1-12.htm">Speaketh</a> <a href="/2_kings/2-13.htm">Turneth</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 to Elijah another captain with his fifty men. This phrase indicates the persistence of King Ahaziah in seeking to control the prophet Elijah, despite the previous failure and divine judgment on the first captain and his men (<a href="/2_kings/1-9.htm">2 Kings 1:9-10</a>). The king's decision to send another group reflects his hardened heart and refusal to acknowledge the sovereignty of God. The number fifty is significant, often symbolizing completeness or fullness in biblical numerology. The sending of another captain and his men also highlights the king's reliance on military power rather than seeking repentance or divine guidance. This action takes place in the northern kingdom of Israel, during a time when the nation was often led astray by idolatry and rebellion against God.And the captain said to Elijah, “Man of God, the king declares, ‘Come down at once!’” The title "Man of God" acknowledges Elijah's role as a prophet and servant of the Lord, yet the captain's tone suggests a lack of reverence or understanding of Elijah's authority. The command "Come down at once" is an imperative, reflecting the king's urgency and authority, but it also reveals a misunderstanding of Elijah's divine mission and authority. This interaction is reminiscent of other biblical instances where God's messengers are confronted by earthly powers, such as Moses before Pharaoh (<a href="/exodus/5.htm">Exodus 5:1-2</a>) or Jesus before Pilate (<a href="/john/19-10.htm">John 19:10-11</a>). The demand for Elijah to come down can be seen as a metaphor for the world's attempt to bring down God's truth to a human level, often through force or coercion. Elijah's response, as seen in the surrounding verses, underscores the futility of opposing God's will and the ultimate triumph of divine authority over human power.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/k/king_ahaziah.htm">King Ahaziah</a> The king of Israel who sent messengers to Elijah. He was the son of Ahab and Jezebel and followed in their idolatrous ways. 2. <a href="/topical/e/elijah.htm">Elijah</a> A prophet of God known for his boldness and miracles. He was called to confront the idolatry and sin in Israel. 3. <a href="/topical/c/captain_and_his_fifty_men.htm">Captain and His Fifty Men</a> The second group sent by King Ahaziah to bring Elijah down from the hill. They represent the king's authority and the persistence of human power against divine will. 4. <a href="/topical/s/samaria.htm">Samaria</a> The capital of the Northern Kingdom of Israel, where King Ahaziah reigned. 5. <a href="/topical/m/mount_carmel.htm">Mount Carmel</a> Although 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/t/the_authority_of_god's_word.htm">The Authority of God's Word</a> Elijah's response to the king's command highlights the supremacy of God's authority over human authority. Believers are called to prioritize God's commands over societal pressures. <a href="/topical/p/persistence_in_faith.htm">Persistence in Faith</a> Despite repeated attempts by the king to capture him, Elijah remains steadfast. This teaches the importance of standing firm in faith, even when faced with opposition. <a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_prayer_and_obedience.htm">The Power of Prayer and Obedience</a> Elijah's life demonstrates the power of prayer and obedience to God. Believers are encouraged to seek God's guidance and trust in His power. <a href="/topical/g/god's_protection_and_provision.htm">God's Protection and Provision</a> Elijah's safety amidst threats shows God's protection over His servants. Christians can find comfort in God's promise to be with them in times of trouble. <a href="/topical/j/judgment_and_mercy.htm">Judgment and Mercy</a> The account contrasts judgment with mercy, reminding believers of the seriousness of sin and the availability of God's grace through repentance.<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_did_athaliah_miss_joash.htm">2 Kings 11:1: How could Athaliah have overlooked or failed to find Joash if she was determined to kill all royal heirs?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_king_david_deceive_and_kill.htm">Why does King David, described elsewhere as righteous (1 Kings 15:5), resort to deceit and murder in 2 Samuel 11:14-17?</a> <a href="/q/does_2_sam_11_1_match_spring_war_evidence.htm">How does 2 Samuel 11:1 align with historical or archaeological evidence that kings only went to war in the spring?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_fearing_god_mean.htm">Where did the taken one go?</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>(11) Again also he sent.--Although he had heard what had befallen his former envoys.He answered.--LXX., "went up" (way-ya'al for way-ya'an), as in <a href="/2_kings/1-9.htm" title="Then the king sent to him a captain of fifty with his fifty. And he went up to him: and, behold, he sat on the top of an hill. And he spoke to him, You man of God, the king has said, Come down.">2Kings 1:9</a>; <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>.And said.--Heb., spake. Yet some MSS., and Vulgate, Syriac, Arabic, as Authorised Version.Thus hath the king said.--Or, commanded ('?mar).Come down quickly.--"Impudentior fuit hic . . . priore tum quia audito ejus supplicio non resipuit, tum quia auxit impudentiam addendo 'Festina'" (a Lapide). (But see Note on <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>.)<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_kings/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 11. - Again also; rather, and again (see the Revised Version). He answered and said; rather, he spoke and said (ἐλάησε καὶ εἴτε, LXX.). Come down quickly. The king has grown impatient. It is conceivable that the death of the first captain with his band of fifty had been kept from him, and that he was only aware of an unaccountable delay. He therefore changes his order from "Come down" to "Come down quickly." <a href="/commentaries/2_kings/1-11.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>So the king sent וַיִּשְׁלַ֥ח (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 to Elijah אֵלָ֛יו (’ê·lāw) Preposition | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to another אַחֵ֖ר (’a·ḥêr) Adjective - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_312.htm">Strong's 312: </a> Hinder, next, other 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]. וַחֲמִשָּׁ֑יו (wa·ḥă·miš·šāw) Conjunctive waw | Number - common plural construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2572.htm">Strong's 2572: </a> Fifty And [the captain] וַיַּ֙עַן֙ (way·ya·‘an) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6030.htm">Strong's 6030: </a> To answer, respond said וַיְדַבֵּ֣ר (way·ḏab·bêr) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1696.htm">Strong's 1696: </a> To arrange, to speak, to subdue to [Elijah], אֵלָ֔יו (’ê·lāw) Preposition | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to “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, הָאֱלֹהִ֔ים (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 the king הַמֶּ֖לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king declares, אָמַ֥ר (’ā·mar) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say ‘Come down רֵֽדָה׃ (rê·ḏāh) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular | third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3381.htm">Strong's 3381: </a> To come or go down, descend at once!’” מְהֵרָ֥ה (mə·hê·rāh) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4120.htm">Strong's 4120: </a> A hurry, promptly <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_kings/1-11.htm">2 Kings 1:11 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_kings/1-11.htm">2 Kings 1:11 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_kings/1-11.htm">2 Kings 1:11 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_kings/1-11.htm">2 Kings 1:11 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_kings/1-11.htm">2 Kings 1:11 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_kings/1-11.htm">2 Kings 1:11 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_kings/1-11.htm">2 Kings 1:11 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_kings/1-11.htm">2 Kings 1:11 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_kings/1-11.htm">2 Kings 1:11 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_kings/1-11.htm">2 Kings 1:11 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_kings/1-11.htm">OT History: 2 Kings 1:11 Again he sent to him another captain (2Ki iiKi ii ki 2 kg 2kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_kings/1-10.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Kings 1:10"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Kings 1:10" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_kings/1-12.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Kings 1:12"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Kings 1:12" /></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>