2 Kings 6:16

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.
• 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.”
• New Living Translation (NLT)“Don’t be afraid!” Elisha told him. “For there are more on our side than on theirs!”

Context of 2 Kings 6:16

14Then he sent horses and chariots and a strong force there. They went by night and surrounded the city. 15When the servant of the man of God got up and went out early the next morning, an army with horses and chariots had surrounded the city. “Oh no, my lord! What shall we do?” the servant asked. “Don’t be afraid,” the prophet answered. “Those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” 17And Elisha prayed, “Open his eyes, Lord, so that he may see.” Then the Lord opened the servant’s eyes, and he looked and saw the hills full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha. 18As the enemy came down toward him, Elisha prayed to the Lord, “Strike this army with blindness.” So he struck them with blindness, as Elisha had asked.

2 Kings 6:16 word by word

וַיֹּ֖אמֶר אַל־תִּירָ֑א כִּ֤י רַבִּים֙ אֲשֶׁ֣ר אִתָּ֔נוּ מֵאֲשֶׁ֖ר אוֹתָֽם׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• And he answeredאָמַר'âmar · to sayH559
• Fearיָרֵאyârê' · to fearH3372
• moreרַבrab · manyH7227

Cross-references for 2 Kings 6:16

• Exodus 14:13Moses answered the people, “Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the Lord will bring you today. The Egyptians you see today you will never see again.
• Psalms 3:6I will not fear though tens of thousands assail me on every side.
• Psalms 11:1In the Lord I take refuge. How then can you say to me: “Flee like a bird to your mountain.
• Psalms 27:3Though an army besiege me, my heart will not fear; though war break out against me, even then I will be confident.
• Psalms 118:11They surrounded me on every side, but in the name of the Lord I cut them down.
• Isaiah 8:12“Do not call conspiracy everything this people calls a conspiracy; do not fear what they fear, and do not dread it.
• Isaiah 41:10So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
• Matthew 16:6“Be careful,” Jesus said to them. “Be on your guard against the yeast of the Pharisees and Sadducees.”
• Acts 18:9One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision: “Do not be afraid; keep on speaking, do not be silent.
• Philippians 1:28without being frightened in any way by those who oppose you. This is a sign to them that they will be destroyed, but that you will be saved—and that by God.
• 2 Chronicles 16:9For the eyes of the Lord range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him. You have done a foolish thing, and from now on you will be at war.”
• 2 Chronicles 32:7“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or discouraged because of the king of Assyria and the vast army with him, for there is a greater power with us than with him.
• Psalms 46:7The Lord Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress.
• Psalms 55:18He rescues me unharmed from the battle waged against me, even though many oppose me.
• Isaiah 8:10Devise your strategy, but it will be thwarted; propose your plan, but it will not stand, for God is with us.
• Matthew 26:53Do you think I cannot call on 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

Topics related to 2 Kings 6:16

• Angel (a Spirit)
• Clairvoyance
• Dothan
• Israel
• Joram
• Samaria

In the dictionaries

• Band
• Send
• Benhadad
• Ekron; Ekronite
• Elisha
• Jehoahaz
• Jehoash; Joash
• Jehoram; Joram
• Kings, Books of

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