And he answered, Fear not: for they that be with us are more than they that be with them.
And he answered, 'Don't be afraid: because those who are with us are more than those who are with them.'
The writer is showing us that God's invisible army of protection is always greater than any earthly threat we can see.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of 2 Kings, the prophet Elisha was in the city of Dothan when the Syrian army surrounded it to capture him, as he had been revealing their military plans to the king of Israel. Elisha's servant was terrified upon seeing the enemy forces, but Elisha prayed for his eyes to be opened, revealing a vast heavenly army of angels sent by God to protect them. This event underscores God's ability to provide supernatural aid to His faithful servants amid human conflicts.
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