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2 Kings 6:16

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What does 2 Kings 6:16 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And he answered, Fear not; for they that are with us are more than they that are with them.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And he answered, Fear not; for they that are with us are more than they that are with them.
2 Kings 6:16 — American Standard Version

Context — 2 Kings 6

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
13And he said, Go and see where he is, that I may send and fetch him. And it was told him, saying, Behold, he is in Dothan.
14Therefore sent he thither horses, and chariots, and a great host: and they came by night, and compassed the city about.
15And when the servant of the man of God was risen early, and gone forth, behold, a host with horses and chariots was round about the city. And his servant said unto him, Alas, my master! how shall we do?
16And he answered, Fear not; for they that are with us are more than they that are with them.
17And 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.
18And when they came down to him, Elisha prayed unto Jehovah, and said, Smite this people, I pray thee, with blindness. And he smote them with blindness according to the word of Elisha.
19And Elisha said unto them, This is not the way, neither is this the city: follow me, and I will bring you to the man whom ye seek. And he led them to Samaria.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And he answered, fear not, for they that be with us are more than they that be with them.] Meaning the legions of angels that encamped around them.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“They that be with us ... - Elisha gave utterance to the conviction of all God’s saints when the world persecutes them (compare marginal references). God - they know - is on their side; they need “not fear what flesh can do unto them.” His angels - an innumerable host - are ever guarding those who love Him. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“They - Angels, unspeakably more numerous, God, infinitely more powerful. 4 Kings (2 Kings) 6:17”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“6:16-17 Elisha asked the Lord to open the young man’s eyes, revealing an angelic force protecting the city. Angels are active in the affairs of the world (Ps 34:7; Dan 10:20–11:1; Heb 1:7).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Fear not: Exo 14:13; Psa 3:6, Psa 11:1, Psa 27:3, Psa 118:11, Psa 118:12; Isa 8:12, Isa 8:13, Isa 41:10-14; Mar 16:6; Act 18:9, Act 18:10; Phi 1:28 they that be: Ch2 16:9, Ch2 32:7, Ch2 32:8; Psa 46:7, Psa 46:11, Psa 55:18; Isa 8:10; Mat 26:53; Rom 8:31; Jo1 4:4 4 Kings (2 Kings) 6:17”
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