2 Kings 6:16

16 "Don't be afraid," the prophet answered. "Those who are with us are more than those who are with them."

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 the king sent horses and chariots and a strong army there. They went at night and surrounded the city.

15 The servant of the man of God got up the next morning. He went out early. He saw that an army with horses and chariots had surrounded the city. "My master!" the servant said. "What can we do?"

16 "Don't be afraid," the prophet answered. "Those who are with us are more than those who are with them."

17 Elisha prayed, "Lord, open my servant's eyes so he can see." Then the LORD opened his eyes. He looked up and saw the hills. He saw that Elisha was surrounded by horses and chariots. Fire was all around them.

18 Aram's army came down toward Elisha. Then he prayed to the Lord. He said, "Make these soldiers blind." So the LORD made them blind, just as Elisha had prayed.