KJV ORIGINAL
Then the king of Syria warred against Israel, and took counsel with his servants, saying, In such and such a place shall be my camp.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
The king of Syria was at war with Israel, and he met with his officers to plan their strategy, saying, 'We will set up our military camp in this specific location.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is describing how the Syrian king was making secret military plans with his commanders about where to position his army against Israel.
📚 Historical Context
This verse occurs during the ministry of the prophet Elisha, when Syria (Aram) and Israel were frequently at war. The Syrian king Ben-hadad was trying to ambush Israeli forces by carefully planning where to position his troops. This sets up the famous story where God reveals the Syrian battle plans to Elisha, who then warns the king of Israel.
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