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2 Kings 13:16

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And he said to the king of Israel, Put thine hand upon the bow. And he put his hand upon it: and Elisha put his hands upon the king’s hands.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And he said to the king of Israel, 'Put your hand on the bow.' So the king put his hand on it, and Elisha placed his hands on top of the king's hands.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The prophet Elisha is guiding the king of Israel in a symbolic act by placing his hands over the king's hands on a bow, showing God's direction and blessing.

📚 Historical Context

This takes place during Elisha's final illness when King Jehoash of Israel visits the dying prophet. Elisha is performing a prophetic sign to demonstrate how God will give Israel victory over their enemies, the Arameans. The laying on of hands was a common way prophets transferred God's power or blessing in ancient Israel.

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Translation & Methodology Sources

The original manuscript text provided is based on the King James Version (KJV), which is in the public domain. Our modern English simplifications are generated via proprietary philological synthesis, cross-referenced against Strong's Exhaustive Concordance and the Textus Receptus to ensure unwavering theological and etymological precision.

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