2 Kings 1:11 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Again also he sent unto him another captain of fifty with his fifty. And he answered and said unto him, O man of God, thus hath the king said, Come down quickly.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

So the king sent another captain with fifty soldiers to Elijah. This captain called out to him, 'Man of God, the king commands you to come down immediately!'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is showing how King Ahaziah sent a second group of soldiers to forcefully bring the prophet Elijah to him, despite what happened to the first group.

📚 Historical Context

This occurs after King Ahaziah of Israel was injured and sent messengers to consult a pagan god about his recovery, which angered God. When Elijah intercepted the messengers with God's judgment, the king sent soldiers to arrest him. The first group of fifty soldiers had just been consumed by fire from heaven for their disrespectful approach to God's prophet.

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