2 Kings 6:9

9 And the man of God sent unto the king of Israel, saying, Beware to not pass through such and such a place, for the Syrians are going there.

2 Kings 6:9 Meaning and Commentary

2 Kings 6:9

And the man of God sent unto the king of Israel
That is, Elisha sent to him: saying,

beware that thou pass not such a place:
not go to it, but avoid it, and pass another way:

for thither the Syrians are come down:
are hidden, as the Targum; lie covered at the bottom of the hill, so as not to be seen.

2 Kings 6:9 In-Context

7 And he said unto him, Take it. And he put out his hand and took it.

8 Then the king of Syria warred against Israel and took counsel with his slaves, saying, In such and such a place shall be my camp.

9 And the man of God sent unto the king of Israel, saying, Beware to not pass through such and such a place, for the Syrians are going there.

10 Then the king of Israel sent to the place, which the man of God told him and warned him of and kept himself from there, not once nor twice.

11 Therefore, the heart of the king of Syria was sore troubled over this thing, and he called his slaves and said unto them, Will ye not show me which of us is for the king of Israel?