2 Kings 6:14

14 Then the king sent horses, chariots, and many troops to Dothan. They arrived 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 the officers said, "None, my master and king. It's Elisha, the prophet from Israel. He can tell you what you speak in your bedroom."

13 The king said, "Go and find him so I can send men and catch him." The servants came back and reported, "He is in Dothan."

14 Then the king sent horses, chariots, and many troops to Dothan. They arrived at night and surrounded the city.

15 Elisha's servant got up early, and when he went out, he saw an army with horses and chariots all around the city. The servant said to Elisha, "Oh, my master, what can we do?"

16 Elisha said, "Don't be afraid. The army that fights for us is larger than the one against us."