2 Kings 6:16

16 “Don’t be afraid,” the prophet answered. “Those who are with us are more than those who are with them.”

2 Kings 6:16 in Other Translations

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

16 He said, "Do not be afraid, for those who are with us are more than those who are with them."

16 “Don’t be afraid!” Elisha told him. “For there are more on our side than on theirs!”

16 He said, "Don't worry about it - there are more on our side than on their side."

16 Elisha said, "Don't be afraid, for those who are with us outnumber those who are with them."

2 Kings 6:16 Meaning and Commentary

2 Kings 6:16

And he answered, fear not, for they that be with us are more
than they that be with them.
] Meaning the legions of angels that encamped around them.

2 Kings 6:16 In-Context

14 Then he sent horses and chariots and a strong force there. They went by night and surrounded the city.

15 When 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.

16 “Don’t be afraid,” the prophet answered. “Those who are with us are more than those who are with them.”

17 And 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.

18 As 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.

Cross References

• 1. S Genesis 15:1
• 2. 2 Chronicles 32:7; Psalms 55:18; Romans 8:31; 1 John 4:4