And he said unto the king of Israel, put thine hand upon the
 bow, and he put his hand upon it
 His left hand: 
 and Elisha put his hands upon the king's hands;
 on both his hands, which were put, the one on the bow, the other on the arrow F13; hereby signifying, that though the king would draw the bow in battle, the Lord, whom the prophet represented, would give the success; and that it would be by his help, and through his blessing on his arms, that he would obtain victory over his enemies.