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2 Kings 6:17 - Meaning and Application

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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition

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

2 Kings 6:17

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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?”

16 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, “LORD, please open his eyes, that he may see.” the LORD opened the young man’s eyes, 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 the LORD, and said, “Please strike this people with blindness.” He struck them with blindness according to Elisha’s word.

19 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.

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2 Kings 2:12

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2 Kings 13:17

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"When they had come, he looked at Eliab, and said, “Surely the LORD’s anointed is before him.”"

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Sirach 48:12

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"Elijah was wrapped in a whirlwind. Elisha was filled with his spirit. In his days he was not moved by the fear of any ruler, and no one brought him into subjection."

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1 Kings 19:19

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"So he departed from there and found Elisha the son of Shaphat, who was plowing with twelve yoke of oxen before him, and he with the twelfth. Elijah went over to him and put his mantle on him."

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2 Kings 6:1

"The sons of the prophets said to Elisha, “See now, the place where we live and meet with you is too small for us."

2 Kings 6:2

"Please let us go to the Jordan, and each man take a beam from there, and let’s make us a place there, where we may live.” He answered, “Go!”"

2 Kings 6:3

"One said, “Please be pleased to go with your servants.” He answered, “I will go.”"

2 Kings 6:4

"So he went with them. When they came to the Jordan, they cut down wood."

2 Kings 6:5

"But as one was cutting down a tree, the ax head fell into the water. Then he cried out and said, “Alas, my master! For it was borrowed.”"

2 Kings 6:6

"The man of God asked, “Where did it fall?” He showed him the place. He cut down a stick, threw it in there, and made the iron float."

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