2 Kings 6:8-17
Now the king of Aram was at war with Israel. After
conferring with his officers, he said, “I will set up my camp in such and such
a place.”
The man of God sent word to
the king of
Israel: “Beware of passing that place, because the Arameans are going down
there.” So the king of Israel
checked on the place indicated by the man of God. Time and again Elisha warned the king, so that he was on his guard in
such places.
This enraged the king of
Aram. He summoned his officers and demanded of them, “Will you not tell me
which of us is on the side of the king of Israel?”
“None of us, my lord the
king,” said one of his officers, “but Elisha, the prophet who is in Israel,
tells the king of Israel the very words you speak in your bedroom.”
“Go, find out where he
is,” the king ordered, “so I can send men and capture him.” The report came
back: “He is in Dothan.” Then he senthorses and
chariots and a strong force there. They went by night and surrounded the city.
When the servant of the
man of God got up and went out early the next morning, an army with horses and
chariots had surrounded the city. “Oh, my lord, what shall we do?” the servant
asked.
“Don’t be afraid,” the prophet answered. “Those who are with
us are more than those who are with them.”
And Elisha prayed, “O Lord, open his eyes so he may see.” Then the Lord opened the servant’s eyes, and he looked
and saw the hills full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha.
Chris Tomlin - Whom Shall I Fear
"I know Who goes before me, I know Who stands behind: the God of angel armies is always on my side. The One who reigns forever, He is a Friend of mine. The God of angel armies is always by my side."
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