Christian Standard Bible
2 Kings 6:16
16Elisha said, “Don’t be afraid, for those who are with us outnumber those who are with them.”
2 Kings 6:16 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)And he answered, Fear not: for they that be with us are more than they that be with them.
- New International Version (NIV)“Don’t be afraid,” the prophet answered. “Those who are with us are more than those who are with them.”
- English Standard Version (ESV)He said, "Do not be afraid, for those who are with us are more than those who are with them."
- New King James Version (NKJV)So he answered, “Do not fear, for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.”
Context of 2 Kings 6:16
14he sent horses, chariots, and a massive army there. They went by night and surrounded the city. 15When the servant of the man of God got up early and went out, he discovered an army with horses and chariots surrounding the city. So he asked Elisha, “Oh, my master, what are we to do?” Elisha said, “Don’t be afraid, for those who are with us outnumber those who are with them.” 17Then Elisha prayed, “Lord, please open his eyes and let him see.” So the Lord opened the servant’s eyes, and he saw that the mountain was covered with horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha. 18When the Arameans came against him, Elisha prayed to the Lord, “Please strike this nation with blindness.” So he struck them with blindness, according to Elisha’s word.
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וַיֹּ֖אמֶר אַל־תִּירָ֑א כִּ֤י רַבִּים֙ אֲשֶׁ֣ר אִתָּ֔נוּ מֵאֲשֶׁ֖ר אוֹתָֽם׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for 2 Kings 6:16
- Exodus 14:13But Moses said to the people, “Don’t be afraid. Stand firm and see the Lord’s salvation that he will accomplish for you today; for the Egyptians you see today, you will never see again.
- Psalms 3:6I will not be afraid of thousands of people who have taken their stand against me on every side.
- Psalms 11:1I have taken refuge in the Lord. How can you say to me, “Escape to the mountains like a bird!
- Psalms 27:3Though an army deploys against me, my heart will not be afraid; though a war breaks out against me, I will still be confident.
- Psalms 118:11They surrounded me, yes, they surrounded me; in the name of the Lord I destroyed them.
- Isaiah 8:12Do not call everything a conspiracy that these people say is a conspiracy. Do not fear what they fear; do not be terrified.
- Isaiah 41:10Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will help you; I will hold on to you with my righteous right hand.
- Matthew 16:6Then Jesus told them, “Watch out and beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees.”
- Acts 18:9The Lord said to Paul in a night vision, “Don’t be afraid, but keep on speaking and don’t be silent.
- Philippians 1:28not being frightened in any way by your opponents. This is a sign of destruction for them, but of your salvation — and this is from God.
- 2 Chronicles 16:9For the eyes of the Lord roam throughout the earth to show himself strong for those who are wholeheartedly devoted to him. You have been foolish in this matter. Therefore, you will have wars from now on.”
- 2 Chronicles 32:7“Be strong and courageous! Don’t be afraid or discouraged before the king of Assyria or before the large army that is with him, for there are more with us than with him.
- Psalms 46:7The Lord of Armies is with us; the God of Jacob is our stronghold.Selah
- Psalms 55:18Though many are against me, he will redeem me from my battle unharmed.
- Isaiah 8:10Devise a plan; it will fail. Make a prediction; it will not happen. For God is with us.
- Matthew 26:53Or do you think that I cannot call on my Father, and he will provide me here and now with more than twelve legions of angels?
Commentaries on 2 Kings 6:16
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 16For they that be with us are more, etc. - What astonishing intercourse had this man with heaven! It seems the whole heavenly host had it in commission to help him.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 16They that be with us - Elisha gave utterance to the conviction of all God‘s saints when the world persecutes them (compare marginal references). God - they know - is on their side; they need “not fear what flesh can do unto them.” His angels - an innumerable host - are ever guarding those who love Him.Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 13-23Verses 13-23 What Elisha said to his servant is spoken to all the faithful servants of God, when without are fightings, and within are fears. Fear not, with that fear which has torment and amazement; for they that are with us, to protect us, are more than they that are against us, to destroy us. The eyes of his body were open, and with them he saw the danger. Lord, open the eyes of our faith, that with them we may see thy protecting hand. The clearer…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 16-17Elisha prayed to the Lord to help the young man see the angels protecting the city. Angels play a role in world events (Psalm 34:7; Daniel 10:20–11:1; Hebrews 1:7).Read the comment
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Commentaries on 2 Kings 6
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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