2 Kings 6:14 kjva — Therefore sent he thither horses, and chariots, and a great host: and they came by night, and compassed the city about.

King James Version with Apocrypha

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

— 2 Kings 6:14, King James Version with Apocrypha

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2 Kings 6 — Context

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Therefore the heart of the king of Syria was sore troubled for this thing; and he called his servants, and said unto them, Will ye not shew me which of us is for the king of Israel?

12

And one of his servants said, None, my lord, O king: but Elisha, the prophet that is in Israel, telleth the king of Israel the words that thou speakest in thy bedchamber.

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And he said, Go and spy where he is, that I may send and fetch him. And it was told him, saying, Behold, he is in Dothan.

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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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And when the servant of the man of God was risen early, and gone forth, behold, an host compassed the city both with horses and chariots. And his servant said unto him, Alas, my master! how shall we do?

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And he answered, Fear not: for they that be with us are more than they that be with them.

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And Elisha prayed, and said, Lord, I pray thee, open his eyes, that he may see. And the Lord opened the eyes of the young man; and he saw: and, behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire round about Elisha.

2 Kings 6:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Kings 6:14 say?
2 Kings 6:14 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Therefore sent he thither horses, and chariots, and a great host: and they came by night, and compassed the city about.”
Where is 2 Kings 6:14 in the Bible?
2 Kings 6:14 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Kings, chapter 6, verse 14.
Who wrote 2 Kings?
2 Kings is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Jeremiah). It was written c. 561–538 BC.
What is the book of 2 Kings about?
2 Kings carries the divided kingdom from Elijah and Elisha through the fall of both Israel and Judah. Despite the prophets' warnings, both kingdoms decline through idolatry — the north into Assyrian captivity, the south into Babylonian exile — fulfilling the covenant curses.
What are the major themes of 2 Kings?
2 Kings explores themes including Judgment, Exile, Prophets, Covenant Curses, Remnant. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Kings 6:14.
What translation should I read 2 Kings 6:14 in?
2 Kings 6:14 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Kings 6:14?
2 Kings 6:14 reads (KJVA): “Therefore sent he thither horses, and chariots, and a great host: and they came by night, and compassed the city about.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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