And Elisha said unto him, Take bow and arrows. And he took unto him bow and arrows.
Elisha said to him, 'Get a bow and arrows.' So he took a bow and arrows.
The prophet Elisha is giving King Joash specific instructions to take up weapons, preparing him for a symbolic act that will reveal God's plan.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of 2 Kings 13, this verse occurs during the reign of King Joash of Israel, a period when the nation was under threat from the Arameans and seeking divine intervention. Elisha, as a prominent prophet succeeding Elijah, was on his deathbed and instructing Joash through symbolic acts to demonstrate God's promise of military victory. This reflects the ancient Near Eastern culture where prophets often used everyday objects like bows and arrows to convey God's messages and guide leaders in warfare.
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