2 Kings 6:14 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Therefore sent he thither horses, and chariots, and a great host: and they came by night, and compassed the city about.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

So the king sent horses, chariots, and a large army there. They came during the night and surrounded the city.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The Syrian king sent a massive military force to surround and capture the prophet Elisha in the city where he was staying.

📚 Historical Context

In the biblical narrative of 2 Kings, the prophet Elisha was aiding the king of Israel against the Aramean (Syrian) army by revealing their secret plans through divine insight. The king of Aram, enraged upon learning that Elisha was thwarting his strategies, decided to send a large military force to the city of Dothan to capture the prophet. This verse depicts the arrival of that army at night, surrounding the city to prevent any escape.

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