Parallel Verses
NET Bible
Then Elisha prayed, "O Lord, open his eyes so he can see." The Lord opened the servant's eyes and he saw that the hill was full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha.
New American Standard Bible
Then Elisha prayed and said, “
King James Version
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.
Holman Bible
Then Elisha prayed, “Lord, please open his eyes and let him see.” So the Lord opened the servant’s eyes. He looked and saw that the mountain was covered with horses and chariots of fire
International Standard Version
Then Elisha prayed, asking the LORD, "Please make him able to really see!" And so when the LORD enabled the young man to see, he looked, and there was the mountain, filled with horses and fiery chariots surrounding Elisha!
A Conservative Version
And Elisha prayed, and said, LORD, I pray thee, open his eyes that he may see. And 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.
American Standard Version
And Elisha prayed, and said, Jehovah, I pray thee, open his eyes, that he may see. And Jehovah 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.
Amplified
Then Elisha prayed and said, “Lord, please, open his eyes that he may see.” And the Lord opened the servants eyes and he saw; and behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire surrounding Elisha.
Bible in Basic English
Then Elisha made a prayer to the Lord, saying, Lord, let his eyes be open so that he may see. And the Lord made the young man's eyes open; and he saw that all the mountain was full of horses and carriages of fire round Elisha.
Darby Translation
And Elisha prayed and said, Jehovah, I pray thee, open his eyes that he may see. And Jehovah 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.
Julia Smith Translation
And Elisha will pray, and say, Jehovah open now his eyes, and he shall see. And Jehovah will open the boy's eyes, and he will see: and behold, the mountain full of horses and chariots of fire round about Elisha.
King James 2000
And Elisha prayed, and said, LORD, I pray you, 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.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Then Elisha prayed and said, "O Yahweh, please open his eyes that he may see," and Yahweh opened the eyes of the servant, and he saw, and look, the mountain [was] full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha.
Modern King James verseion
And Elisha prayed and said, I pray You, Jehovah, open his eyes so that he may see. And Jehovah 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.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And Elisha prayed and said, "LORD open the eyes of the young man," and he saw. And behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire round about Elisha.
New Heart English Bible
Then Elisha prayed and said, "LORD, please open his eyes, that he may see." The LORD opened the eyes of the young man; and he saw: and behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire around Elisha.
The Emphasized Bible
Then prayed Elisha, and said, O Yahweh! open, I beseech thee, his eyes, that he may see. And Yahweh opened the eyes of the young man, and he saw, and lo! the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire, round about Elisha.
Webster
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 around Elisha.
World English Bible
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.
Youngs Literal Translation
And Elisha prayeth, and saith, 'Jehovah, open, I pray Thee, his eyes, and he doth see;' and Jehovah openeth the eyes of the young man, and he seeth, and lo, the hill is full of horses and chariots of fire, round about Elisha.
Themes
Angel (a spirit) » Appearances of » To elisha while he lay under the juniper tree
Battle of Life » Divine protection in the battle » Examples of
Battle of Life » Battle of Life » Elisha
Chariot » Figurative » Chariots of God
Chariots » Illustrative of » Angels
Dothan » Syrian army made blind at
Elisha » Miracles of » Opens the eyes of his servant to see the hosts of the lord
God » Protection of » Examples of
Ancient heroes » Elisha » Model spiritual leader » Spiritual vision
Israel » Defence of in battle » Examples of
Israel » Hoshea » History of » Syria » Invades
Joram » Also called jehoram » Has war with the king of syria
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Miracles » Catalogue of » Causes the eyes of his servant to be opened
Prayer » Answered » Elisha, leading the syrian army
Divine protection » Examples of
Seven » Seven things opened » Eyes, for vision
Spiritual » Vision » Given in answer to prayer
The First Temple » The greater or outer house » Was forty cubits long
Vision » Spiritual, general references to » Given in answer to prayer
Topics
Interlinear
Palal
`ayin
Ra'ah
`ayin
Na`ar
Ra'ah
References
Word Count of 20 Translations in 2 Kings 6:17
Verse Info
Context Readings
Arameans Plot To Take Elisha
16 He replied, "Don't be afraid, for our side outnumbers them." 17 Then Elisha prayed, "O Lord, open his eyes so he can see." The Lord opened the servant's eyes and he saw that the hill was full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha. 18 As they approached him, Elisha prayed to the Lord, "Strike these people with blindness." The Lord struck them with blindness as Elisha requested.
Cross References
2 Kings 2:11
As they were walking along and talking, suddenly a fiery chariot pulled by fiery horses appeared. They went between Elijah and Elisha, and Elijah went up to heaven in a windstorm.
Psalm 68:17
God has countless chariots; they number in the thousands. The Lord comes from Sinai in holy splendor.
Zechariah 6:1-7
Once more I looked, and this time I saw four chariots emerging from between two mountains of bronze.
Psalm 34:7
The Lord's angel camps around the Lord's loyal followers and delivers them.
Matthew 26:53
Or do you think that I cannot call on my Father, and that he would send me more than twelve legions of angels right now?
Hebrews 1:14
Are they not all ministering spirits, sent out to serve those who will inherit salvation?
2 Kings 6:18-20
As they approached him, Elisha prayed to the Lord, "Strike these people with blindness." The Lord struck them with blindness as Elisha requested.
Psalm 91:11
For he will order his angels to protect you in all you do.
Psalm 91:15
When he calls out to me, I will answer him. I will be with him when he is in trouble; I will rescue him and bring him honor.
Psalm 104:3
and lays the beams of the upper rooms of his palace on the rain clouds. He makes the clouds his chariot, and travels along on the wings of the wind.
Psalm 119:18
Open my eyes so I can truly see the marvelous things in your law!
Isaiah 42:7
to open blind eyes, to release prisoners from dungeons, those who live in darkness from prisons.
Ezekiel 1:13-16
In the middle of the living beings was something like burning coals of fire or like torches. It moved back and forth among the living beings. It was bright, and lightning was flashing out of the fire.
Zechariah 1:8
I was attentive that night and saw a man seated on a red horse that stood among some myrtle trees in the ravine. Behind him were red, sorrel, and white horses.
Acts 26:18
to open their eyes so that they turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, so that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a share among those who are sanctified by faith in me.'
Ephesians 1:18
-- since the eyes of your heart have been enlightened -- so that you may know what is the hope of his calling, what is the wealth of his glorious inheritance in the saints,
James 5:16-18
So confess your sins to one another and pray for one another so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great effectiveness.
Revelation 3:7
"To the angel of the church in Philadelphia write the following: "This is the solemn pronouncement of the Holy One, the True One, who holds the key of David, who opens doors no one can shut, and shuts doors no one can open:
Revelation 19:11
Then I saw heaven opened and here came a white horse! The one riding it was called "Faithful" and "True," and with justice he judges and goes to war.
Revelation 19:14
The armies that are in heaven, dressed in white, clean, fine linen, were following him on white horses.