Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “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.” New Living Translation “It’s not us, my lord the king,” one of the officers replied. “Elisha, the prophet in Israel, tells the king of Israel even the words you speak in the privacy of your bedroom!” English Standard Version And one of his servants said, “None, my lord, O king; but Elisha, the prophet who is in Israel, tells the king of Israel the words that you speak in your bedroom.” Berean Standard Bible But one of his servants replied, “No one, my lord the king. For Elisha, the prophet in Israel, tells the king of Israel the very words you speak in your bedroom.” King James Bible And one of his servants said, None, my lord, O king: but Elisha, the prophet that is in Israel, telleth the king of Israel the words that thou speakest in thy bedchamber. New King James Version And one of his servants said, “None, my lord, O king; but Elisha, the prophet who is in Israel, tells the king of Israel the words that you speak in your bedroom.” New American Standard Bible One of his servants said, “No, my lord, the king; but Elisha, the prophet who is in Israel, tells the king of Israel the words that you speak in your bedroom.” NASB 1995 One of his servants said, “No, my lord, O king; but Elisha, the prophet who is in Israel, tells the king of Israel the words that you speak in your bedroom.” NASB 1977 And one of his servants said, “No, my lord, O king; but Elisha, the prophet who is in Israel, tells the king of Israel the words that you speak in your bedroom.” Legacy Standard Bible And one of his servants said, “No, my lord, O king; but Elisha, the prophet who is in Israel, tells the king of Israel the words that you speak in your bedroom.” Amplified Bible One of his servants said, “None [of us is helping him], my lord, O king; but Elisha, the prophet who is in Israel, tells the king of Israel the words that you speak in your bedroom.” Christian Standard Bible One of his servants said, “No one, my lord the king. Elisha, the prophet in Israel, tells the king of Israel even the words you speak in your bedroom.” Holman Christian Standard Bible One of his servants said, “No one, my lord the king. Elisha, the prophet in Israel, tells the king of Israel even the words you speak in your bedroom.” American Standard Version And one of his servants said, Nay, my lord, O king; but Elisha, the prophet that is in Israel, telleth the king of Israel the words that thou speakest in thy bedchamber. Contemporary English Version "None of us, Your Majesty," one of them answered. "It's an Israelite named Elisha. He's a prophet, so he can tell his king everything--even what you say in your own room." English Revised Version And one of his servants said, Nay, my lord, O king: but Elisha, the prophet that is in Israel, telleth the king of Israel the words that thou speakest in thy bedchamber. GOD'S WORD® Translation One of his officers answered, "No one, Your Majesty. Elisha, the prophet in Israel, tells the king of Israel everything you say-even what you say in your bedroom." Good News Translation One of them answered, "No one is, Your Majesty. The prophet Elisha tells the king of Israel what you say even in the privacy of your own room." International Standard Version "No, your majesty," one of his servants said. "Elisha the prophet, who lives in Israel, tells the king of Israel what you talk about in your bedroom!" Majority Standard Bible But one of his servants replied, ?No one, my lord the king. For Elisha, the prophet in Israel, tells the king of Israel the very words you speak in your bedroom.? NET Bible One of his advisers said, "No, my master, O king. The prophet Elisha who lives in Israel keeps telling the king of Israel the things you say in your bedroom." New Heart English Bible One of his servants said, "No, my lord, O king; but Elisha, the prophet who is in Israel, tells the king of Israel the words that you speak in your bedroom." Webster's Bible Translation And one of his servants said, None, my lord, O king: but Elisha, the prophet that is in Israel, telleth the king of Israel the words that thou speakest in thy bed-chamber. World English Bible One of his servants said, “No, my lord, O king; but Elisha, the prophet who is in Israel, tells the king of Israel the words that you speak in your bedroom.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd one of his servants says, “No, my lord, O king, for Elisha the prophet, who [is] in Israel, declares to the king of Israel the words that you speak in the inner part of your bed-chamber.” Young's Literal Translation And one of his servants saith, 'Nay, my lord, O king, for Elisha the prophet, who is in Israel, declareth to the king of Israel the words that thou speakest in the inner part of thy bed-chamber.' Smith's Literal Translation And one of his servants will say, No, my lord the king; but Elisha the prophet, who is in Israel, will announce to the king of Israel the words which thou wilt speak in thy bed-chamber. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd one of his servants said: No one, my lord O king: but Eliseus the prophet, that is in Israel, telleth the king of Israel all the words, that thou speakest in thy privy chamber. Catholic Public Domain Version And one of his servants said: “By no means, my lord the king! Rather it is the prophet Elisha, who is in Israel, who is revealing to the king of Israel every word whatsoever that you will speak in your conclave.” New American Bible “No one, my lord king,” answered one of the officers. “The Israelite prophet Elisha can tell the king of Israel the very words you speak in your bedroom.” New Revised Standard Version Then one of his officers said, “No one, my lord king. It is Elisha, the prophet in Israel, who tells the king of Israel the words that you speak in your bedchamber.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd one of his servants answered, and said, None of us, my lord 0 king; but Elisha, the prophet who is in Israel, tells the king of Israel the thing that you plan in your bedchamber. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And one of his Servants answered and said: “It was not from ours, my Lord King, but Elisha is there, the Prophet of Israel, showing to the King of Israel the thing that you did in the bedroom of your apartment.” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And one of his servants said: 'Nay, my lord, O king; but Elisha, the prophet that is in Israel, telleth the king of Israel the words that thou speakest in thy bed-chamber.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And one of his servants said, Nay, my Lord, O king, for Elisaie the prophet that is in Israel reports to the king of Israel all the words whatsoever thou mayest say in thy bedchamber. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Elisha Captures the Blinded Arameans…11For this reason the king of Aram became enraged and called his servants to demand of them, “Tell me, which one of us is on the side of the king of Israel?” 12But one of his servants replied, “No one, my lord the king. For Elisha, the prophet in Israel, tells the king of Israel the very words you speak in your bedroom.” 13So the king said, “Go and see where he is, that I may send men to capture him.” On receiving the report, “Elisha is in Dothan,”… Cross References Acts 5:3-4 Then Peter said, “Ananias, how is it that Satan has filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and withhold some of the proceeds from the land? / Did it not belong to you before it was sold? And after it was sold, was it not at your disposal? How could you conceive such a deed in your heart? You have not lied to men, but to God!” 1 Corinthians 14:25 and the secrets of his heart will be made known. So he will fall facedown and worship God, proclaiming, “God is truly among you!” John 4:29 “Come, see a man who told me everything I ever did. Could this be the Christ?” Hebrews 4:13 Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight; everything is uncovered and exposed before the eyes of Him to whom we must give account. Matthew 9:4 But Jesus knew what they were thinking and said, “Why do you harbor evil in your hearts? John 2:24-25 But Jesus did not entrust Himself to them, for He knew them all. / He did not need any testimony about man, for He knew what was in a man. Acts 1:24 And they prayed, “Lord, You know everyone’s heart. Show us which of these two You have chosen Luke 6:8 But Jesus knew their thoughts and said to the man with the withered hand, “Get up and stand among us.” So he got up and stood there. Mark 2:8 At once Jesus knew in His spirit that they were thinking this way within themselves. “Why are you thinking these things in your hearts?” He asked. John 1:48 “How do You know me?” Nathanael asked. Jesus replied, “Before Philip called you, I saw you under the fig tree.” Psalm 139:1-4 For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. O LORD, You have searched me and known me. / You know when I sit and when I rise; You understand my thoughts from afar. / You search out my path and my lying down; You are aware of all my ways. ... Daniel 2:22 He reveals the deep and hidden things; He knows what lies in darkness, and light dwells with Him. Isaiah 29:15 Woe to those who dig deep to hide their plans from the LORD. In darkness they do their works and say, “Who sees us, and who will know?” Jeremiah 23:24 “Can a man hide in secret places where I cannot see him?” declares the LORD. “Do I not fill the heavens and the earth?” declares the LORD. Amos 3:7 Surely the Lord GOD does nothing without revealing His plan to His servants the prophets. Treasury of Scripture And one of his servants said, None, my lord, O king: but Elisha, the prophet that is in Israel, tells the king of Israel the words that you speak in your bedchamber. None [heb] No 2 Kings 5:3,8,13-15 And she said unto her mistress, Would God my lord were with the prophet that is in Samaria! for he would recover him of his leprosy… Amos 3:7 Surely the Lord GOD will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets. telleth 2 Kings 6:9,10 And the man of God sent unto the king of Israel, saying, Beware that thou pass not such a place; for thither the Syrians are come down… Isaiah 29:15 Woe unto them that seek deep to hide their counsel from the LORD, and their works are in the dark, and they say, Who seeth us? and who knoweth us? Jeremiah 23:23,24 Am I a God at hand, saith the LORD, and not a God afar off? … thy bed chamber Psalm 139:1-4 To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. O LORD, thou hast searched me, and known me… Ecclesiastes 10:20 Curse not the king, no not in thy thought; and curse not the rich in thy bedchamber: for a bird of the air shall carry the voice, and that which hath wings shall tell the matter. Jump to Previous Bedchamber Bed-Chamber Bedroom Declareth Elisha Eli'sha Gives Inner Israel News Officers Part Prophet Servants Speak Speakest Telleth Tells WordsJump to Next Bedchamber Bed-Chamber Bedroom Declareth Elisha Eli'sha Gives Inner Israel News Officers Part Prophet Servants Speak Speakest Telleth Tells Words2 Kings 6 1. Elisha, allowing the young prophets to enlarge dwellings, floats an axhead8. He discloses the king of Syria's counsel 13. The army which was sent to Dothan to apprehend Elisha, is blinded 19. Being brought into Samaria, they are dismissed in peace 24. The famine in Samaria causes women to eat their own children 30. The king sends to slay Elisha But one of his servants replied This phrase introduces a servant of the king of Aram, who is responding to the king's frustration over his military plans being thwarted. The servant's role highlights the presence of informants or advisors in royal courts, a common practice in ancient Near Eastern cultures. This setting underscores the tension between Aram and Israel during this period. “No one, my lord the king. For Elisha, the prophet in Israel, tells the king of Israel the very words you speak in your bedroom.” Persons / Places / Events 1. ElishaA prophet in Israel known for his powerful miracles and close relationship with God. He serves as God's mouthpiece, revealing divine knowledge and guidance. 2. The King of Aram The ruler who is at war with Israel. He is frustrated by his plans being thwarted and suspects a traitor among his ranks. 3. The Servant An unnamed servant of the King of Aram who informs the king about Elisha's prophetic abilities. 4. The King of Israel The ruler of Israel who benefits from Elisha's prophetic insights, which help him avoid the traps set by the Arameans. 5. Aram A region and kingdom often in conflict with Israel during this period, located in present-day Syria. Teaching Points God's OmniscienceGod knows all things, including the secret plans and thoughts of individuals. This should encourage believers to live transparently before God, knowing that nothing is hidden from Him. The Power of Prophetic Insight God can reveal hidden truths to His servants for the benefit of His people. Believers should seek God's wisdom and guidance in their lives, trusting that He can provide insight beyond human understanding. God's Protection and Provision Just as God used Elisha to protect Israel, He is actively involved in the lives of His people, providing protection and guidance. Believers can trust in God's provision and care in times of trouble. The Role of Faithful Servants The unnamed servant plays a crucial role in revealing the truth to the king. This highlights the importance of being faithful and truthful in our roles, no matter how small they may seem.(12) One of his servants.--The old interpreters thought of Naaman, but Elisha's fame may have been otherwise known at Damascus. None.--Nay. The words.--The LXX. and Vulg.,"all the words." Telleth.--From time to time, as the Hebrew form denotes. Verse 12. - And one of his servants said - i.e. one of those interrogated, answered - None, my lord, O king; literally, Nay, my lord, the king - meaning, "Think not so; it is not as thou supposest; there is no traitor in thy camp or in thy court; we are all true men. The explanation of the circumstances that surprise thee is quite different." But Elisha, the prophet that is in Israel - compare "the man of God" (ver. 9); so much above the others, that he is spoken of as if there were no other - telleth the King of Israel the words that thou speakest in thy bedchamber; literally, in the secret place of thy bedchamber. How the Syrian lord knew this, or whether he merely made a shrewd guess, we cannot say. Elisha's miraculous gifts had, no doubt, become widely known to the Syrians through the cure of Naaman's leprosy; and the lord, who may possibly have been Naaman himself, concluded that a man who could cure s leper could also read a king's secret thoughts without difficulty.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew But oneאַחַ֣ד (’a·ḥaḏ) Number - masculine singular Strong's 259: United, one, first of his servants מֵֽעֲבָדָ֔יו (mê·‘ă·ḇā·ḏāw) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 5650: Slave, servant replied, וַיֹּ֙אמֶר֙ (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say “No one, ל֖וֹא (lō·w) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no my lord אֲדֹנִ֣י (’ă·ḏō·nî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 113: Sovereign, controller the king. הַמֶּ֑לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4428: A king For כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction Elisha, אֱלִישָׁ֤ע (’ĕ·lî·šā‘) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 477: Elisha -- 'God is salvation', a well-known Israelite prophet the prophet הַנָּבִיא֙ (han·nā·ḇî) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5030: A spokesman, speaker, prophet in Israel, בְּיִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל (bə·yiś·rā·’êl) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc tells יַגִּיד֙ (yag·gîḏ) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5046: To be conspicuous the king לְמֶ֣לֶךְ (lə·me·leḵ) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4428: A king of Israel יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc the very words הַ֨דְּבָרִ֔ים (had·də·ḇā·rîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause you speak תְּדַבֵּ֖ר (tə·ḏab·bêr) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue in your bedroom.” בַּחֲדַ֥ר (ba·ḥă·ḏar) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 2315: A chamber, room Links 2 Kings 6:12 NIV2 Kings 6:12 NLT 2 Kings 6:12 ESV 2 Kings 6:12 NASB 2 Kings 6:12 KJV 2 Kings 6:12 BibleApps.com 2 Kings 6:12 Biblia Paralela 2 Kings 6:12 Chinese Bible 2 Kings 6:12 French Bible 2 Kings 6:12 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Kings 6:12 One of his servants said No my (2Ki iiKi ii ki 2 kg 2kg) |
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