2 Kings 7:5

Translations

Modern

So they arose at twilight and went to the camp of the Arameans. But when they came to the outskirts of the camp, there was not a man to be found.

Traditional

And they rose up in the twilight, to go unto the camp of the Syrians: and when they were come to the uttermost part of the camp of Syria, behold, there was no man there.

Literal

And they arose in the twilight to go in to the camp of Aram, and they came in to the outskirts of the camp of Aram. And behold, not a man was there.

Latin

Surrexerunt ergo vesperi, ut venirent ad castra Syriæ. Cumque venissent ad principium castrorum Syriæ, nullum ibidem repererunt.

Original

Hebrew

English

So they arose at twilight and went to the camp of the Arameans. But when they came to the outskirts of the camp, there was not a man to be found.

Notes

2 Kings 7:5–7

The Hittites lived just north of Aram and often fought with the Arameans.

Theme notes and profiles

Elijah Elisha

Events

Prophecies of Elisha

Related verses

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The LORD will cause the enemies who rise up against you to be defeated before you. They will march out against you in one direction but flee from you in seven.
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Ezekiel 12:6–7
And as they watch, lift your bags to your shoulder and take them out at dusk; cover your face so that you cannot see the land. For I have made you a sign to the house of Israel.”
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Deuteronomy 32:25
Outside, the sword will take their children, and inside, terror will strike the young man and the young woman, the infant and the gray-haired man.
Deuteronomy 32:30
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Ezekiel 12:12
And at dusk the prince among them will lift his bags to his shoulder and go out. They will dig through the wall to bring him out. He will cover his face so he cannot see the land.
Leviticus 27:26
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Places

Syria: Ancient region north of Israel, often in conflict

Glossary

Elisha Kings, Books of First and Second Malachi, Book of Samaria

Topics

Prophecy: Miscellaneous, Fulfilled: The End of the Famine in Samaria Syria: Army of, Miraculously Routed

2 Kings 7:5

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