2 Kings 6:14 meaning and explanation

the king of Aram sent horses, chariots, and a great army. They went there by night and surrounded the city.

2 Kings 6:14, Berean Standard Bible

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The king of Aram has learned that Elisha is in Dothan, and he responds to a prophet's knowledge with overwhelming military force. This is the same Aramean king whose war plans Elisha had repeatedly exposed to Israel (verses 8 to 12), so the horses, chariots and great army are meant to silence the source of his leaks.

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