2 Kings 6:16

16 He said, "Don't worry about it - there are more on our side than on their side."

2 Kings 6:16 Meaning and Commentary

2 Kings 6:16

And he answered, fear not, for they that be with us are more
than they that be with them.
] Meaning the legions of angels that encamped around them.

2 Kings 6:16 In-Context

14 Then he dispatched horses and chariots, an impressive fighting force. They came by night and surrounded the city.

15 Early in the morning a servant of the Holy Man got up and went out. Surprise! Horses and chariots surrounding the city! The young man exclaimed, "Oh, master! What shall we do?"

16 He said, "Don't worry about it - there are more on our side than on their side."

17 Then Elisha prayed, "O God, open his eyes and let him see." The eyes of the young man were opened and he saw. A wonder! The whole mountainside full of horses and chariots of fire surrounding Elisha!

18 When the Arameans attacked, Elisha prayed to God, "Strike these people blind!" And God struck them blind, just as Elisha said.