Parallel Verses
Amplified
Now the king of Aram (Syria) was making war against Israel, and he consulted with his servants, saying, “My camp shall be in such and such a place.”
New American Standard Bible
Now the king of Aram was warring against Israel; and he
King James Version
Then the king of Syria warred against Israel, and took counsel with his servants, saying, In such and such a place shall be my camp.
Holman Bible
When the king of Aram
International Standard Version
Eventually the king of Aram went to war against Israel, taking counsel with his advisors and concluding, "In such and such a place I'll build my encampment."
A Conservative Version
Now the king of Syria was warring against Israel, and he took counsel with his servants, saying, In such and such a place shall be my camp.
American Standard Version
Now the king of Syria was warring against Israel; and he took counsel with his servants, saying, In such and such a place shall be my camp.
Bible in Basic English
At that time the king of Aram was making war against Israel; and he had a meeting with the chiefs of his army and said, I will be waiting in secret in some named place.
Darby Translation
And the king of Syria warred against Israel; and he took counsel with his servants, saying, In such and such a place shall be my camp.
Julia Smith Translation
And the king of Aram was warring against Israel, and he counseled with his servants, saying, To such a certain place my encampments
King James 2000
Then the king of Syria warred against Israel, and took counsel with his servants, saying, In such and such a place shall be my camp.
Lexham Expanded Bible
The king of Aram was fighting with Israel, so he consulted with his officers, saying, "My camp is {at such and such a place}."
Modern King James verseion
And the king of Syria warred against Israel, and took counsel with his servants, saying, In such and such a place shall be my camp.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And the king of Syria fought against Israel, and took counsel with his servants, saying, "In such a place and in such a place will I pitch."
NET Bible
Now the king of Syria was at war with Israel. He consulted his advisers, who said, "Invade at such and such a place."
New Heart English Bible
Now the king of Syria was warring against Israel; and he took counsel with his servants, saying, "My camp will be in such and such a place."
The Emphasized Bible
Now, the king of Syria, was making war against Israel, - so he took counsel with his servants, saying - In such and such a place, shall be my encampment.
Webster
Then the king of Syria warred against Israel, and took counsel with his servants, saying, In such and such a place shall be my camp.
World English Bible
Now the king of Syria was warring against Israel; and he took counsel with his servants, saying, "My camp will be in such and such a place."
Youngs Literal Translation
And the king of Aram hath been fighting against Israel, and taketh counsel with his servants, saying, 'At such and such a place is my encamping.'
Themes
Israel » Hoshea » History of » Syria » Invades
Joram » Also called jehoram » Has war with the king of syria
Interlinear
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References
Word Count of 20 Translations in 2 Kings 6:8
Verse Info
Context Readings
Arameans Plot To Take Elisha
7 He said, “Pick it up for yourself.” So he reached out with his hand and took it. 8 Now the king of Aram (Syria) was making war against Israel, and he consulted with his servants, saying, “My camp shall be in such and such a place.” 9 The man of God sent word to the king of Israel saying, “Be careful not to pass by this place, because the Arameans are pulling back to there.”
Phrases
Cross References
1 Kings 20:1
Ben-hadad king of Aram (Syria) gathered all his army together; thirty-two kings were [allied] with him, with horses and chariots. And he went up and besieged Samaria [Israel’s capital], and fought against it.
1 Kings 20:23
Now the servants of the king of Aram said to him, “Israel’s
1 Kings 20:34
Ben-hadad [tempting him] said to him, “I will restore the cities which my father took from your father; and you may set up bazaars (shops) of your own in Damascus, as my father did in Samaria.” Then, Ahab replied, “I will let you go with this covenant (treaty).” So he made a covenant with him and let him go.
1 Kings 22:31
Now the king of Aram (Syria) had commanded the thirty-two captains of his chariots, saying, “Do not fight with [anyone, either] small or great, but with [Ahab] the king of Israel alone.”
2 Kings 6:24
But it came about after this, that Ben-hadad king of Aram (Syria) gathered his whole army together and went up and besieged Samaria.
Job 5:12-13
“He frustrates the devices and schemes of the crafty,
So that their hands cannot attain success or achieve anything of [lasting] worth.
Proverbs 20:18
Plans are established by counsel;
So make war [only] with wise guidance.
Proverbs 21:30
There is no [human] wisdom or understanding
Or counsel [that can prevail] against the Lord.
Isaiah 7:5-7
Because Aram, along with Ephraim (Israel) and the son of Remaliah, have planned evil against you (Judah), saying,
Isaiah 8:10
“Take counsel together [against Judah], but it will come to nothing;
Speak the word, but it will not stand,
For God is with us (Immanuel).”