2 Kings 6:17
And when Elisha had prayed, he said, “O Lord, open the eyes of this one, so that he may see.” And the Lord opened the eyes of the servant, and he saw. And behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire, all around Elisha.
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16But he responded: “Do not be afraid. For there are more with us than with them.”
Cross References
Genesis 32:3Then he also sent messengers before him to his brother Esau, in the land of Seir, in the region of Edom.
2 Kings 2:11And as they continued on, they were conversing while walking. And behold, a fiery chariot with fiery horses divided the two. And Elijah ascended by a whirlwind into heaven.
Psalms 34:7For, without cause, they have concealed their snare for me unto destruction. Over nothing, they have rebuked my soul.
Psalms 91:11And my horn will be exalted like that of the single-horned beast, and my old age will be exalted in fruitful mercy.
Psalms 104:3Be praised in his holy name. Let the heart of those who seek the Lord rejoice.
Psalms 125:2Then our mouth was filled with gladness and our tongue with exultation. Then they will say among the nations: “The Lord has done great things for them.”
Matthew Henry on 2 Kings 6:14-24
13 And he said, Go and spy where he is, that I may send and fetch him. And it was told him, saying, Behold, he is in Dothan. 14 Therefore sent he thither horses, and chariots, and a great host: and they came by night, and compassed the city about. 15 And when the servant of the man of God was risen early, and gone forth, behold, a host compassed the city both with horses and chariots. And his servant said unto him, Alas, my master! how shall we do? 16 And he answered, Fear not: for they that be with us are more… Read the whole commentary →