2 Kings 6:16

And he answered: 'Fear not: for they that are with us are more than they that are with them.'

JPS TaNaKH 1917

In The King James Version

And he answered, Fear not: for they that be with us are more than they that be with them.

In Context

15And when the servant of the man of God was risen early, and gone forth, behold, a host with horses and chariots was round about the city. And his servant said unto him: 'Alas, my master! how shall we do?'

17And Elisha prayed, and said: 'LORD, I pray Thee, open his eyes, that he may see.' And the LORD opened the eyes of the young man; and he saw; and, behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire round about Elisha.

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Cross References

Exodus 14:13And Moses said unto the people: 'Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD, which He will work for you to-day; for whereas ye have seen the Egyptians to-day, ye shall see them again no more for ever.

2 Chronicles 16:9For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show Himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is whole toward Him. Herein thou hast done foolishly; for from henceforth thou shalt have wars.'

Psalms 3:6(3-7) I am not afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set themselves against me round about.

Psalms 27:3Though a host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear; though war should rise up against me, even then will I be confident.

Psalms 46:11(46-12) The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our high tower. Selah

Psalms 118:11They compass me about, yea, they compass me about; verily, in the name of the LORD I will cut them off.

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 →

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