2 Kings 6:24
New International Version
Some time later, Ben-Hadad king of Aram mobilized his entire army and marched up and laid siege to Samaria.

New Living Translation
Some time later, however, King Ben-hadad of Aram mustered his entire army and besieged Samaria.

English Standard Version
Afterward Ben-hadad king of Syria mustered his entire army and went up and besieged Samaria.

Berean Standard Bible
Some time later, Ben-hadad king of Aram assembled his entire army and marched up to besiege Samaria.

King James Bible
And it came to pass after this, that Benhadad king of Syria gathered all his host, and went up, and besieged Samaria.

New King James Version
And it happened after this that Ben-Hadad king of Syria gathered all his army, and went up and besieged Samaria.

New American Standard Bible
Now it came about after this, that Ben-hadad the king of Aram gathered all his army, and went up and besieged Samaria.

NASB 1995
Now it came about after this, that Ben-hadad king of Aram gathered all his army and went up and besieged Samaria.

NASB 1977
Now it came about after this, that Ben-hadad king of Aram gathered all his army and went up and besieged Samaria.

Legacy Standard Bible
Now it happened afterwards, that Ben-hadad king of Aram gathered all his military camp and went up and besieged Samaria.

Amplified Bible
But it came about after this, that Ben-hadad king of Aram (Syria) gathered his whole army together and went up and besieged Samaria.

Christian Standard Bible
Some time later, King Ben-hadad of Aram brought all his military units together and marched up and laid siege to Samaria.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Some time later, King Ben-hadad of Aram brought all his military units together and marched up to besiege Samaria.

American Standard Version
And it came to pass after this, that Benhadad king of Syria gathered all his host, and went up, and besieged Samaria.

Contemporary English Version
Some time later, King Benhadad of Syria called his entire army together, then they marched to Samaria and attacked.

English Revised Version
And it came to pass after this, that Ben-hadad king of Syria gathered all his host, and went up, and besieged Samaria.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Later King Benhadad of Aram assembled his whole army. They went to Samaria and blockaded it.

Good News Translation
Some time later King Benhadad of Syria led his entire army against Israel and laid siege to the city of Samaria.

International Standard Version
Some time later, King Ben-hadad from Aram mustered his army, invaded the land, and attacked Samaria

Majority Standard Bible
Some time later, Ben-hadad king of Aram assembled his entire army and marched up to besiege Samaria.

NET Bible
Later King Ben Hadad of Syria assembled his entire army and attacked and besieged Samaria.

New Heart English Bible
It happened after this, that Benhadad king of Aram gathered all his army, and went up and besieged Samaria.

Webster's Bible Translation
And it came to pass after this, that Ben-hadad king of Syria gathered all his army, and went up, and besieged Samaria.

World English Bible
After this, Benhadad king of Syria gathered all his army, and went up and besieged Samaria.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And it comes to pass afterward, that Ben-Hadad king of Aram gathers all his camp, and goes up, and lays siege to Samaria,

Young's Literal Translation
And it cometh to pass afterwards, that Ben-Hadad king of Aram gathereth all his camp, and goeth up, and layeth siege to Samaria,

Smith's Literal Translation
And it will be after this, and Benhadad king of Aram will gather all his camp and come up and press upon Shomeron.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And tit came to pass after these things, that Benadad king of Syria gathered together all his army, and went up, and besieged Samaria.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Now it happened that, after these things, Benhadad, the king of Syria, gathered together his entire army, and he ascended and was besieging Samaria.

New American Bible
After this, Ben-hadad, king of Aram, mustered his whole army and laid siege to Samaria.

New Revised Standard Version
Some time later King Ben-hadad of Aram mustered his entire army; he marched against Samaria and laid siege to it.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
land it came to pass after this, that Bar-hadad king of Aram gathered all his army, and went up and besieged Samaria and fought against it.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And after that BarHadad the King of Edom gathered all his army and he came up and he encamped against Samaria and he fought with it.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And it came to pass after this, that Ben-hadad king of Aram gathered all his host, and went up, and besieged Samaria.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And it came to pass after this, that the son of Ader king of Syria gathered all his army, and went up, and besieged Samaria.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Siege and Famine of Samaria
24 Some time later, Ben-hadad king of Aram assembled his entire army and marched up to besiege Samaria. 25So there was a great famine in Samaria. Indeed, they besieged the city so long that a donkey’s head sold for eighty shekels of silver, and a quarter cab of dove’s dung sold for five shekels of silver.…

Cross References
2 Kings 7:4-5
If we say, ‘Let us go into the city,’ we will die there from the famine in the city; but if we sit here, we will also die. So come now, let us go over to the camp of the Arameans. If they let us live, we will live; if they kill us, we will die.” / So they arose at twilight and went to the camp of the Arameans. But when they came to the outskirts of the camp, there was not a man to be found.

2 Kings 18:9-10
In the fourth year of Hezekiah’s reign, which was the seventh year of the reign of Hoshea son of Elah over Israel, Shalmaneser king of Assyria marched against Samaria and besieged it. / And at the end of three years, the Assyrians captured it. So Samaria was captured in the sixth year of Hezekiah, which was the ninth year of Hoshea king of Israel.

2 Kings 25:1-3
So in the ninth year of Zedekiah’s reign, on the tenth day of the tenth month, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon marched against Jerusalem with his entire army. They encamped outside the city and built a siege wall all around it. / And the city was kept under siege until King Zedekiah’s eleventh year. / By the ninth day of the fourth month, the famine in the city was so severe that the people of the land had no food.

1 Kings 20:1
Now Ben-hadad king of Aram assembled his entire army. Accompanied by thirty-two kings with their horses and chariots, he marched up, besieged Samaria, and waged war against it.

2 Chronicles 32:1
After all these acts of faithfulness, Sennacherib king of Assyria came and invaded Judah. He laid siege to the fortified cities, intending to conquer them for himself.

Isaiah 36:1
In the fourteenth year of Hezekiah’s reign, Sennacherib king of Assyria attacked and captured all the fortified cities of Judah.

Jeremiah 52:4-6
So in the ninth year of Zedekiah’s reign, on the tenth day of the tenth month, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon marched against Jerusalem with his entire army. They encamped outside the city and built a siege wall all around it. / And the city was kept under siege until King Zedekiah’s eleventh year. / By the ninth day of the fourth month, the famine in the city was so severe that the people of the land had no food.

Ezekiel 4:16-17
Then He told me, “Son of man, I am going to cut off the supply of food in Jerusalem. They will anxiously eat bread rationed by weight, and in despair they will drink water by measure. / So they will lack food and water; they will be appalled at the sight of one another wasting away in their iniquity.

Lamentations 4:9-10
Those slain by the sword are better off than those who die of hunger, who waste away, pierced with pain because the fields lack produce. / The hands of compassionate women have cooked their own children, who became their food in the destruction of the daughter of my people.

Deuteronomy 28:52-53
They will besiege all the cities throughout your land, until the high and fortified walls in which you trust have fallen. They will besiege all your cities throughout the land that the LORD your God has given you. / Then you will eat the fruit of your womb, the flesh of the sons and daughters whom the LORD your God has given you, in the siege and distress that your enemy will inflict on you.

Luke 21:20-22
But when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, you will know that her desolation is near. / Then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains, let those in the city get out, and let those in the country stay out of the city. / For these are the days of vengeance, to fulfill all that is written.

Matthew 24:6-7
You will hear of wars and rumors of wars, but see to it that you are not alarmed. These things must happen, but the end is still to come. / Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be famines and earthquakes in various places.

Mark 13:8
Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in various places, as well as famines. These are the beginning of birth pains.

Revelation 6:5-6
And when the Lamb opened the third seal, I heard the third living creature say, “Come!” Then I looked and saw a black horse, and its rider held in his hand a pair of scales. / And I heard what sounded like a voice from among the four living creatures, saying, “A quart of wheat for a denarius, and three quarts of barley for a denarius, and do not harm the oil and wine.”

Revelation 18:8
Therefore her plagues will come in one day—death and grief and famine—and she will be consumed by fire, for mighty is the Lord God who judges her.”


Treasury of Scripture

And it came to pass after this, that Benhadad king of Syria gathered all his host, and went up, and besieged Samaria.

gathered

2 Kings 17:5
Then the king of Assyria came up throughout all the land, and went up to Samaria, and besieged it three years.

2 Kings 18:9
And it came to pass in the fourth year of king Hezekiah, which was the seventh year of Hoshea son of Elah king of Israel, that Shalmaneser king of Assyria came up against Samaria, and besieged it.

2 Kings 25:1
And it came to pass in the ninth year of his reign, in the tenth month, in the tenth day of the month, that Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came, he, and all his host, against Jerusalem, and pitched against it; and they built forts against it round about.

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2 Kings 6
1. Elisha, allowing the young prophets to enlarge dwellings, floats an axhead
8. 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














Some time later
This phrase indicates a passage of time since the previous events recorded in the narrative. In the Hebrew text, the phrase suggests a continuation of the historical account, emphasizing the ongoing conflict between Israel and Aram. This temporal marker sets the stage for a new chapter in the struggle, reminding readers of the persistent challenges faced by the Israelites. It serves as a reminder of the cyclical nature of conflict and the need for vigilance and faithfulness in the face of recurring trials.

Ben-hadad king of Aram
Ben-hadad was a common name for the kings of Aram, a powerful kingdom located in present-day Syria. The name "Ben-hadad" means "son of Hadad," with Hadad being a storm and rain god worshiped in the region. This highlights the cultural and religious backdrop against which the events unfold. The mention of Ben-hadad underscores the political and military might of Aram, setting up a formidable adversary for Israel. Historically, the Arameans were known for their military prowess and frequent skirmishes with neighboring nations, including Israel.

mobilized his entire army
The mobilization of the entire army signifies a significant military campaign, indicating the seriousness of Ben-hadad's intentions. In the ancient Near Eastern context, such mobilization involved gathering troops, supplies, and resources, reflecting a strategic and well-planned effort. This phrase highlights the scale of the threat facing Samaria and the determination of Aram to achieve its objectives. It serves as a reminder of the physical and spiritual battles that God's people often face, requiring reliance on divine strength and guidance.

marched up
The phrase "marched up" conveys movement and intent, as the Aramean army advances toward its target. In the Hebrew text, the verb used here often implies a purposeful ascent, suggesting both geographical and metaphorical elevation. This movement toward Samaria symbolizes the impending confrontation and the challenges that lie ahead. It serves as a call to readiness and trust in God's providence, even as adversaries approach with seemingly overwhelming force.

laid siege to Samaria
The act of laying siege involves surrounding a city to cut off supplies and force surrender. Samaria, the capital of the Northern Kingdom of Israel, was a fortified city, making it a strategic target for Ben-hadad. Historically, sieges were common in ancient warfare, often resulting in prolonged hardship for the besieged. This phrase highlights the dire situation faced by the inhabitants of Samaria, emphasizing their vulnerability and need for divine intervention. It serves as a powerful reminder of the spiritual sieges believers may encounter, urging them to remain steadfast in faith and prayer.

(24-7:20) THE SIEGE OF SAMARIA AND THE FAMINE. THE DELIVERANCE, AS FORETOLD BY ELISHA.

(24) After this.--Afterwards. The term plainly implies chronological sequence.

Ben-hadad.--Ben-hadad II., who had besieged Samaria in the reign of Ahab (1Kings 20:1). He is mentioned on the monuments of Shalmaneser II., now in the British Museum, under the designation of Rammanu-hidri, or idri. Now, as the Assyrians identified their god Ramm-nu (Rimmon) with the Syrian deity, Adad, Addu, or Dadi, this title might be equivalent to Adad-idri, or Addu-idri. Further, in three contract tablets in the reign of Nabonidus, Mr. Pinches has read the names Bin-Addu-natanu and Bin-Addu-amara--i.e., "Bin-Addu gave," and "Bin-Ad?u commanded." Bin (or, Tur)-Addu, "son of Addu," is clearly the name of a god, like abal Esarra, "son of Esarra," in the name Tiglath Pileser; and is, in fact, the Assyrian equivalent of Ben-hadad. The Syrian king's full name, therefore, would seem to have been Ben-hadad-idri, "The son of Hadad is my help" (Syriac adar, "to help"). (Comp. the name Hadad-ezer.) The Assyrians omitted the first element, the Hebrews the last.

Verse 24. - 2 Kings 7:20. - The siege of Samaria by Benhadad. Verse 24. - And it came to pass after this - probably some considerable time after, when the memory of Jehoram's kind act had passed away - that Benhadad king of Syria gathered all his host. A contrast is intended between the inroads of small bodies of plunderers and the invasion of the territory by the monarch himself at the head of his entire force. And went up. However Samaria was approached from Syria, there must always have been a final ascent, either from the Jordan valley or from the Plain of Esdraelon. And besieged Samaria. Josephus says that Jehoram was afraid to meet Benhadad in the open field, since his forces were no match for those of the Syrian king, and therefore at once shut himself up within his capital, without risking a battle. The walls of Samaria were very strong.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Some time later,
אַחֲרֵי־ (’a·ḥă·rê-)
Preposition
Strong's 310: The hind or following part

Ben-hadad
הֲדַ֥ד (hă·ḏaḏ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1130: Ben-hadad -- 'son of Hadad', the name of several Aramean (Syrian) kings

king
מֶֽלֶךְ־ (me·leḵ-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 4428: A king

of Aram
אֲרָ֖ם (’ă·rām)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 758: Aram -- Syria

assembled
וַיִּקְבֹּ֛ץ (way·yiq·bōṣ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6908: To gather, collect

his entire
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

army
מַחֲנֵ֑הוּ (ma·ḥă·nê·hū)
Noun - common singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 4264: An encampment, an army

and marched up
וַיַּ֕עַל (way·ya·‘al)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5927: To ascend, in, actively

to besiege
וַיָּ֖צַר (way·yā·ṣar)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6696: To confine, bind, besiege

Samaria.
שֹׁמְרֽוֹן׃ (šō·mə·rō·wn)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 8111: Samaria -- capital of northern kingdom of Israel


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