2 Kings 6:9

9 The man of God sent word to the king of Israel: “Beware of passing that place, because the Arameans are going down there.”

2 Kings 6:9 in Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)
9 And the man of God sent unto the king of Israel, saying, Beware that thou pass not such a place; for thither the Syrians are come down.
English Standard Version (ESV)
9 But the man of God sent word to the king of Israel, "Beware that you do not pass this place, for the Syrians are going down there."
New Living Translation (NLT)
9 But immediately Elisha, the man of God, would warn the king of Israel, “Do not go near that place, for the Arameans are planning to mobilize their troops there.”
The Message Bible (MSG)
9 The Holy Man sent a message to the king of Israel: "Watch out when you're passing this place, because Aram has set an ambush there."
American Standard Version (ASV)
9 And the man of God sent unto the king of Israel, saying, Beware that thou pass not such a place; for thither the Syrians are coming down.
GOD'S WORD Translation (GW)
9 So the man of God would send a message to the king of Israel, "Be careful not to go by that place. The Arameans are hiding there."
Holman Christian Standard Bible (CSB)
9 But the man of God sent [word] to the king of Israel: "Be careful passing by this place, for the Arameans are going down there."
New International Reader's Version (NIRV)
9 The man of God sent a message to the king of Israel. It said, "Try to stay away from that place. Aram's army is going to be down 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 “Lift it out,” he said. Then the man reached out his hand and took it.
8 Now the king of Aram was at war with Israel. After conferring with his officers, he said, “I will set up my camp in such and such a place.”
9 The man of God sent word to the king of Israel: “Beware of passing that place, because the Arameans are going down there.”
10 So the king of Israel checked on the place indicated by the man of God. Time and again Elisha warned the king, so that he was on his guard in such places.
11 This enraged the king of Aram. He summoned his officers and demanded of them, “Tell me! Which of us is on the side of the king of Israel?”

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