2 Kings 6:9

9 The man of God sent to the king of Israel, saying, Beware that you not pass such a place; for there the Syrians are coming down.

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 He said, Take it up to you. So he put out his hand, and took it.

8 Now the king of Syria was warring against Israel; and he took counsel with his servants, saying, In such and such a place shall be my camp.

9 The man of God sent to the king of Israel, saying, Beware that you not pass such a place; for there the Syrians are coming down.

10 The king of Israel sent to the place which the man of God told him and warned him of; and he saved himself there, not once nor twice.

11 The heart of the king of Syria was sore troubled for this thing; and he called his servants, and said to them, Won't you show me which of us is for the king of Israel?