And when the servant of the man of God was risen early, and gone forth, behold, an host compassed the city both with horses and chariots. And his servant said unto him, Alas, my master! how shall we do?
When the servant of the man of God got up early and went outside, he saw an army surrounding the city with horses and chariots. The servant said to his master, 'Oh no, my master! What are we going to do?'
The servant woke up to find their city completely surrounded by an enemy army and panicked, asking his master what they should do.
📚 Historical Context
In the historical context of 2 Kings, the prophet Elisha was serving God during a period of conflict between Israel and the Arameans, where Elisha used his prophetic gifts to warn the Israelite king about enemy plans. One morning, Elisha's servant woke up to discover that a large Aramean army with horses and chariots had surrounded the city, causing immediate alarm and fear. This event reflects the broader biblical narrative of God's people facing external threats and relying on divine intervention for survival.
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