2 Kings 6:9

9 But the man of God sent word to the king of Israel, "Take care not to pass this place, because the Arameans are going down there."

2 Kings 6:9 Meaning and Commentary

2 Kings 6:9

And the man of God sent unto the king of Israel
That is, Elisha sent to him: saying,

beware that thou pass not such a place:
not go to it, but avoid it, and pass another way:

for thither the Syrians are come down:
are hidden, as the Targum; lie covered at the bottom of the hill, so as not to be seen.

2 Kings 6:9 In-Context

7 He said, "Pick it up." So he reached out his hand and took it.

8 Once when the king of Aram was at war with Israel, he took counsel with his officers. He said, "At such and such a place shall be my camp."

9 But the man of God sent word to the king of Israel, "Take care not to pass this place, because the Arameans are going down there."

10 The king of Israel sent word to the place of which the man of God spoke. More than once or twice he warned such a place so that it was on the alert.

11 The mind of the king of Aram was greatly perturbed because of this; he called his officers and said to them, "Now tell me who among us sides with the king of Israel?"