2 Kings 6:14

14 So the king sent horses and chariots and a large fighting unit there. They came at night and surrounded the city.

2 Kings 6:14 Meaning and Commentary

2 Kings 6:14

Therefore sent he thither horses and chariots, and a great
host
To terrify the inhabitants from attempting to defend the prophet, but deliver him up at once:

and they came by night;
that they might come upon them unawares, and their design not be discovered, so as to have timely help from Samaria, which was not far off:

and compassed the city about;
that the prophet might not make his escape out of it.

2 Kings 6:14 In-Context

12 One of his officers answered, "No one, Your Majesty. Elisha, the prophet in Israel, tells the king of Israel everything you say--even what you say in your bedroom."

13 The king said, "Find out where he is. Then I will send men to capture him." The king was told, "He is in Dothan."

14 So the king sent horses and chariots and a large fighting unit there. They came at night and surrounded the city.

15 When the servant of the man of God got up in the morning and went outside, he saw troops, horses, and chariots surrounding the city. Elisha's servant asked, "Master, what should we do?"

16 Elisha answered, "Don't be afraid. We have more forces on our side than they have on theirs."