2 Kings 7:14

14 They took therefore two chariots with horses; and the king sent after the host of the Aram, saying, Go and see.

2 Kings 7:14 Meaning and Commentary

2 Kings 7:14

They took therefore two chariot horses
Not five, but two only, and those the best, that drew in the king's chariot perhaps, and so were better fed, and fitter for this expedition:

and the king sent after the host of the Syrians, saying, go and see;
whether they are fled or not.

2 Kings 7:14 In-Context

12 The king arose in the night, and said to his servants, I will now show you what the Aram have done to us. They know that we are hungry; therefore are they gone out of the camp to hide themselves in the field, saying, When they come out of the city, we shall take them alive, and get into the city.

13 One of his servants answered, Please let some take five of the horses that remain, which are left in the city (behold, they are as all the multitude of Yisra'el who are left in it; behold, they are as all the multitude of Yisra'el who are consumed); and let us send and see.

14 They took therefore two chariots with horses; and the king sent after the host of the Aram, saying, Go and see.

15 They went after them to the Yarden: and, behold, all the way was full of garments and vessels, which the Aram had cast away in their haste. The messengers returned, and told the king.

16 The people went out, and plundered the camp of the Aram. So a measure of fine flour was [sold] for a shekel, and two measures of barley for a shekel, according to the word of the LORD.