2 Kings 6:16 web — He answered, "Don't be afraid; for those who are with us are more than those who are with them."

World English Bible

"He answered, "Don't be afraid; for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.""

— 2 Kings 6:16, World English Bible

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2 Kings 6 — Context

13

He said, "Go and see where he is, that I may send and get him." It was told him, saying, "Behold, he is in Dothan."

14

Therefore he sent horses, chariots, and a great army there. They came by night, and surrounded the city.

15

When the servant of the man of God had risen early, and gone out, behold, an army with horses and chariots was around the city. His servant said to him, "Alas, my master! What shall we do?"

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He answered, "Don't be afraid; for those who are with us are more than those who are with them."

17

Elisha prayed, and said, "Yahweh, please open his eyes, that he may see." Yahweh opened the eyes of the young man; and he saw: and behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire around Elisha.

18

When they came down to him, Elisha prayed to Yahweh, and said, "Please strike this people with blindness." He struck them with blindness according to the word of Elisha.

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Elisha said to them, "This is not the way, neither is this the city. Follow me, and I will bring you to the man whom you seek." He led them to Samaria.

2 Kings 6:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Kings 6:16 say?
2 Kings 6:16 in the World English Bible reads: “He answered, "Don't be afraid; for those who are with us are more than those who are with them."”
Where is 2 Kings 6:16 in the Bible?
2 Kings 6:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Kings, chapter 6, verse 16.
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 6:16.
What translation should I read 2 Kings 6:16 in?
2 Kings 6:16 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 6:16?
2 Kings 6:16 reads (WEB): “He answered, "Don't be afraid; for those who are with us are more than those who are with them."” 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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