New American Standard Bible 2020
2 Kings 6:16
16And he said, “1Do not be afraid, for 2those who are with us are 3greater than 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
14So he sent horses and chariots and a substantial army there, and they came by night and surrounded the city. 15Now when the attendant of the man of God had risen early and gone out, behold, an army with horses and chariots was circling the city. And his servant said to him, “This is hopeless, my master! What are we to do?” And he said, “Do not be afraid, for those who are with us are greater than those who are with them.” 17Then Elisha prayed and said, “Lord, please, open his eyes so that he may see.” And the Lord opened the servant’s eyes, and he saw; and behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha. 18And when they came down to him, Elisha prayed to the Lord and said, “Please strike this people with blindness.” So He struck them with blindness in accordance with the word of Elisha.
Read all of 2 Kings 62 Kings 6:16 word by word
וַיֹּ֖אמֶר אַל־תִּירָ֑א כִּ֤י רַבִּים֙ אֲשֶׁ֣ר אִתָּ֔נוּ מֵאֲשֶׁ֖ר אוֹתָֽם׃Read the interlinear
Cross-references for 2 Kings 6:16
- Exodus 14:13But Moses said to the people, “Do not fear! Stand by and see the salvation of the Lord, which He will perform for you today; for the Egyptians whom you have seen today, you will never see them again, ever.
- Psalms 3:6I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people Who have set themselves against me all around.
- Psalms 11:1In the Lord I take refuge; How can you say to my soul, “Flee as a bird to your mountain?
- Psalms 27:3If an army encamps against me, My heart will not fear; If war arises against me, In spite of this I am confident.
- Psalms 118:11They surrounded me, yes, they surrounded me; In the name of the Lord I will certainly fend them off.
- Isaiah 8:12“You are not to say, ‘It is a conspiracy!’ Regarding everything that this people call a conspiracy, And you are not to fear what they fear or be in dread of it.
- 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 also help you, I will also uphold you with My righteous right hand.’
- Matthew 16:6And Jesus said to them, “Watch out and beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees.”
- Acts 18:9And the Lord said to Paul by a vision at night, “Do not be afraid any longer, but go on speaking and do not be silent;
- Philippians 1:28and in no way alarmed by your opponents--which is a sign of destruction for them, but of salvation for you, and this too, from God.
- 2 Chronicles 16:9For the eyes of the Lord roam throughout the earth, so that He may strongly support those whose heart is completely His. You have acted foolishly in this. Indeed, from now on you will have wars.”
- 2 Chronicles 32:7“Be strong and courageous, do not fear or be dismayed because of the king of Assyria nor because of all the horde that is with him; for the One with us is greater than the one with him.
- Psalms 46:7The Lord of armies is with us; The God of Jacob is our stronghold. Selah
- Psalms 55:18He will redeem my soul in peace from the battle which is against me, For they are many who are aggressive toward me.
- Isaiah 8:10Devise a plan, but it will fail; State a proposal, but it will not stand, For God is with us.”
- Matthew 26:53Or do you think that I cannot appeal to My Father, and He will at once put at My disposal 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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