New International VersionSo they got up and fled in the dusk and abandoned their tents and their horses and donkeys. They left the camp as it was and ran for their lives.
New Living TranslationSo they panicked and ran into the night, abandoning their tents, horses, donkeys, and everything else, as they fled for their lives.
English Standard VersionSo they fled away in the twilight and abandoned their tents, their horses, and their donkeys, leaving the camp as it was, and fled for their lives.
Berean Standard BibleThus the Arameans had arisen and fled at twilight, abandoning their tents and horses and donkeys. The camp was intact, and they had run for their lives.
King James BibleWherefore they arose and fled in the twilight, and left their tents, and their horses, and their asses, even the camp as it was, and fled for their life.
New King James VersionTherefore they arose and fled at twilight, and left the camp intact—their tents, their horses, and their donkeys—and they fled for their lives.
New American Standard BibleSo they got up and fled at twilight, and abandoned their tents, their horses, and their donkeys— indeed the camp itself, just as it was; and they fled for their lives.
NASB 1995Therefore they arose and fled in the twilight, and left their tents and their horses and their donkeys, even the camp just as it was, and fled for their life.
NASB 1977Therefore they arose and fled in the twilight, and left their tents and their horses and their donkeys, even the camp just as it was, and fled for their life.
Legacy Standard BibleTherefore they arose and fled in the twilight, and forsook their tents and their horses and their donkeys, even the camp just as it was, and fled for their life.
Amplified BibleSo the Arameans set out and fled during the twilight, and left their tents, horses, and donkeys, even left the camp just as it was, and fled for their lives.
Christian Standard BibleSo they had gotten up and fled at twilight, abandoning their tents, horses, and donkeys. The camp was intact, and they had fled for their lives.
Holman Christian Standard BibleSo they had gotten up and fled at twilight, abandoning their tents, horses, and donkeys. The camp was intact, and they had fled for their lives.
American Standard VersionWherefore they arose and fled in the twilight, and left their tents, and their horses, and their asses, even the camp as it was, and fled for their life.
English Revised VersionWherefore they arose and fled in the twilight, and left their tents, and their horses, and their asses, even the camp as it was, and fled for their life.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationSo at dusk they fled. They abandoned the camp as it was with its tents, horses, and donkeys and ran for their lives.)
Good News TranslationSo that evening the Syrians had fled for their lives, abandoning their tents, horses, and donkeys, and leaving the camp just as it was.
International Standard VersionSo the Arameans got up and ran away in the gathering darkness. They left behind their tents, horses, and donkeys just as they were—and fled for their lives!
NET BibleSo they got up and fled at dusk, leaving behind their tents, horses, and donkeys. They left the camp as it was and ran for their lives.
New Heart English BibleTherefore they arose and fled in the twilight, and left their tents, and their horses, and their donkeys, even the camp as it was, and fled for their life.
Webster's Bible TranslationWherefore they arose and fled in the twilight, and left their tents, and their horses, and their asses, even the camp as it was, and fled for their life. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThus the Arameans had arisen and fled at twilight, abandoning their tents and horses and donkeys. The camp was intact, and they had run for their lives.
World English BibleTherefore they arose and fled in the twilight, and left their tents, their horses, and their donkeys, even the camp as it was, and fled for their life. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd they rise and flee in the twilight, and forsake their tents, and their horses, and their donkeys—the camp as it [is]—and flee for their life.
Young's Literal Translation And they rise and flee in the twilight, and forsake their tents, and their horses, and their asses -- the camp as it is -- and flee for their life.
Smith's Literal TranslationAnd they will rise and flee in darkness, and leave their tents, and their horses and their asses, the camp as it was, and flee for their soul. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWherefore they arose, and fled away in the dark, and left their tents, and their horses and asses in the camp, and fled, desiring to save their lives.
Catholic Public Domain VersionTherefore, they rose up and fled away in the dark. And they left behind their tents and horses and donkeys in the camp. And they fled, desiring to save so much as their own lives.
New American BibleThen in the twilight they had fled, abandoning their tents, their horses, and their donkeys, the whole camp just as it was, and fleeing for their lives.
New Revised Standard VersionSo they fled away in the twilight and abandoned their tents, their horses, and their donkeys leaving the camp just as it was, and fled for their lives. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleWherefore they arose and fled in the twilight, and left their tents, their horses, and their asses, even their camp as it was, and they fled for their lives.
Peshitta Holy Bible TranslatedAnd they arose and fled at dawn and they left their tents and their horses and their donkeys and their camp just as it was made, and they fled for their lives. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Wherefore they arose and fled in the twilight, and left their tents, and their horses, and their asses, even the camp as it was, and fled for their life.
Brenton Septuagint TranslationAnd they arose and fled while it was yet dark, and left their tents, and their horses, and their asses in the camp, as they were, and fled for their lives.
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
Context The Siege Lifted… 6For the Lord had caused the Arameans to hear the sound of chariots, horses, and a great army, so that they said to one another, “Look, the king of Israel must have hired the kings of the Hittites and Egyptians to attack us.” 7Thus the Arameans had arisenand fledat twilight,abandoningtheir tentsandhorsesanddonkeys.The camp was intact,and they had runfortheir lives.8When the lepers reached the edge of the camp, they went into a tent to eat and drink. Then they carried off the silver, gold, and clothing, and went and hid them. On returning, they entered another tent, carried off some items from there, and hid them.…
Cross References Exodus 14:25He caused their chariot wheels to wobble, so that they had difficulty driving. “Let us flee from the Israelites,” said the Egyptians, “for the LORD is fighting for them against Egypt!”
2 Kings 19:35-36And that very night the angel of the LORD went out and struck down 185,000 men in the camp of the Assyrians. When the people got up the next morning, there were all the dead bodies! / So Sennacherib king of Assyria broke camp and withdrew. He returned to Nineveh and stayed there.
Judges 7:21-22Each Israelite took his position around the camp, and the entire Midianite army fled, crying out as they ran. / And when the three hundred rams’ horns sounded, the LORD set all the men in the camp against one another with their swords. The army fled to Beth-shittah toward Zererah as far as the border of Abel-meholah near Tabbath.
1 Samuel 14:15-16Then panic struck the Philistines in the camp, in the field, and among all the people. Even those in the outposts and raiding parties trembled. Indeed, the earth quaked, and panic spread from God. / Now when Saul’s watchmen at Gibeah in Benjamin looked and saw the troops melting away and scattering in every direction,
2 Chronicles 20:22-24The moment they began their shouts and praises, the LORD set ambushes against the men of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir who had come against Judah, and they were defeated. / The Ammonites and Moabites rose up against the inhabitants of Mount Seir, devoting them to destruction. And when they had finished off the inhabitants of Seir, they helped to destroy one another. / When the men of Judah came to a place overlooking the wilderness, they looked for the vast army, but there were only corpses lying on the ground; no one had escaped.
Isaiah 37:36-37Then the angel of the LORD went out and struck down 185,000 men in the camp of the Assyrians. When the people got up the next morning, there were all the dead bodies! / So Sennacherib king of Assyria broke camp and withdrew. He returned to Nineveh and stayed there.
2 Kings 3:24But when the Moabites came to the camp of Israel, the Israelites rose up and attacked them, and they fled before them. So the Israelites invaded their land and struck down the Moabites.
2 Kings 6:24-25Some time later, Ben-hadad king of Aram assembled his entire army and marched up to besiege Samaria. / So 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.
2 Kings 18:17Nevertheless, the king of Assyria sent the Tartan, the Rabsaris, and the Rabshakeh, along with a great army, from Lachish to King Hezekiah at Jerusalem. They advanced up to Jerusalem and stationed themselves by the aqueduct of the upper pool, on the road to the Launderer’s Field.
2 Kings 7:16Then the people went out and plundered the camp of the Arameans. It was then that a seah of fine flour sold for a shekel, and two seahs of barley sold for a shekel, according to the word of the LORD.
1 Kings 20:29-30For seven days the armies camped opposite each other, and on the seventh day the battle ensued, and the Israelites struck down the Arameans—a hundred thousand foot soldiers in one day. / The rest of them fled into the city of Aphek, where the wall fell on twenty-seven thousand of the remaining men. Ben-hadad also fled to the city and hid in an inner room.
2 Kings 5:1Now Naaman, the commander of the army of the king of Aram, was a great man in his master’s sight and highly regarded, for through him the LORD had given victory to Aram. And he was a mighty man of valor, but he was a leper.
2 Kings 6:18-20As the Arameans came down against him, Elisha prayed to the LORD, “Please strike these people with blindness.” So He struck them with blindness, according to the word of Elisha. / And Elisha told them, “This is not the way, and this is not the city. Follow me, and I will take you to the man you are seeking.” And he led them to Samaria. / When they had entered Samaria, Elisha said, “O LORD, open the eyes of these men that they may see.” Then the LORD opened their eyes, and they looked around and discovered that they were in Samaria.
2 Kings 13:5So the LORD gave Israel a deliverer, and they escaped the power of the Arameans. Then the people of Israel lived in their own homes as they had before.
Matthew 28:4The guards trembled in fear of him and became like dead men.
Treasury of Scripture Why they arose and fled in the twilight, and left their tents, and their horses, and their asses, even the camp as it was, and fled for their life. they arose Job 18:11
Terrors shall make him afraid on every side, and shall drive him to his feet. Psalm 48:4-6
For, lo, the kings were assembled, they passed by together… Psalm 68:12
Kings of armies did flee apace: and she that tarried at home divided the spoil. their horses Psalm 20:7,8
Sometrust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God… Psalm 33:17
An horseis a vain thing for safety: neither shall he deliverany by his great strength. Amos 2:14-16
Therefore the flight shall perish from the swift, and the strong shall not strengthen his force, neither shall the mighty deliver himself: … and fled for their life Numbers 35:11,12
Then ye shall appoint you cities to be cities of refuge for you; that the slayer may flee thither, which killeth any person at unawares… Proverbs 6:5
Deliver thyself as a roe from the handof the hunter, and as a bird from the hand of the fowler. Isaiah 2:20
In that day a man shall cast his idols of silver, and his idols of gold, which they madeeach one for himself to worship, to the moles and to the bats; Jump to Previous AbandonedAssesCampDonkeysDuskFearingFledFleeFlightForsakeForsookGoodsHalfHorsesLifeRanRiseRoseTentsTwilightWhereforeJump to Next AbandonedAssesCampDonkeysDuskFearingFledFleeFlightForsakeForsookGoodsHalfHorsesLifeRanRiseRoseTentsTwilightWherefore2 Kings 7 1.Elisha prophesies incredible plenty in Samaria3.four lepers, venturing on the host of the Syrians, bring tidings of their flight12.The king, finding by spies the news to be true, spoils the tents of the Syrians.17.The lord who would not believe the prophecy of plenty is trampled in the pressThus the Arameans had arisen and fled at twilightThe Arameans, also known as the Syrians, were a significant power in the ancient Near East, often in conflict with Israel. Their sudden flight at twilight suggests a divine intervention, as twilight is a time of transition and uncertainty. This event fulfills Elisha's prophecy of deliverance for Samaria ( 2 Kings 7:1-2). The timing underscores God's sovereignty, as He orchestrates events beyond human understanding. Twilight, a time of both ending and beginning, symbolizes the transition from despair to hope for the besieged Israelites. abandoning their tents and horses and donkeys
The abandonment of such valuable resources indicates a hasty and panicked retreat. In ancient warfare, leaving behind tents and animals would be unthinkable unless driven by overwhelming fear. This reflects the psychological warfare God waged against the Arameans, causing them to hear the sound of a great army (2 Kings 7:6). The mention of horses and donkeys highlights the completeness of their departure, as these animals were essential for mobility and transport, emphasizing the totality of their fear-induced flight. The camp was intact
The intact camp signifies that the Arameans left in such haste that they did not have time to destroy or take their supplies. This detail underscores the miraculous nature of the event, as it provided the Israelites with much-needed resources during the famine. The preservation of the camp can be seen as a divine provision, reminiscent of God's provision for Israel in the wilderness (Exodus 16). It also serves as a testament to God's ability to turn the enemy's strength into a blessing for His people. and they had run for their lives
The phrase "run for their lives" indicates the level of terror experienced by the Arameans. This fear was not due to any visible threat but was divinely instilled, as they believed they were under attack by a formidable alliance (2 Kings 7:6). This mirrors other biblical instances where God causes confusion among enemy forces (Judges 7:22,1 Samuel 14:15-16). It highlights the theme of divine deliverance, where God fights for His people, often using unconventional means to achieve victory. Persons / Places / Events 1. The Arameans (Syrians)A group of people who were enemies of Israel and had besieged Samaria, causing a severe famine in the city. 2. SamariaThe capital of the Northern Kingdom of Israel, which was under siege by the Arameans at this time. 3. The LepersFour leprous men who discovered the deserted Aramean camp and brought the news to the starving city of Samaria. 4. ElishaThe prophet of God who had prophesied the end of the famine and the deliverance of Samaria from the Aramean siege. 5. The CampThe location where the Arameans had set up their siege, which they abandoned in fear, leaving behind all their supplies. Teaching Points Divine InterventionGod can intervene in seemingly impossible situations. Just as He caused the Arameans to flee, He can bring deliverance in our lives when we least expect it. Faith in God's PromisesElisha's prophecy was fulfilled despite the skepticism of others. We should trust in God's promises, even when circumstances seem dire. God's ProvisionThe abandoned Aramean camp became a source of provision for the starving Israelites. God can provide for our needs in unexpected ways. Courage to ActThe lepers took a step of faith by going to the Aramean camp. Sometimes, God calls us to take bold steps in faith to experience His provision. Sharing Good NewsThe lepers shared the good news of the abandoned camp with the city. We are called to share the good news of God's salvation with others. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from 2 Kings 7
2 Kings 7:16 -- Is there any credible record outside the Bible confirming that Samaria's economy recovered so quickly?
2 Kings 7:8-9 -- If the Arameans truly abandoned everything, why do we find no external historical or archaeological evidence of such an event?
Does Psalm 2:7 contradict the exclusive claim of Jesus' divine sonship by calling the king 'begotten' as well?
In 2 Kings 24:7, is there any archaeological or historical proof that Egypt never again invaded Judah, as the text claims?(7) Wherefore (and) they arose.--The verse gives a vivid picture of a wild flight, in which everything was forgotten except personal safety. As it was.--"Camp" is feminine here and inGenesis 32:9 only. For their life.--1Kings 19:3. Verse 7.Wherefore they arose and fled in the twilight. At the very time when the lepers were drawing off from the gate of Samaria to fall away to them (see ver. 5). And left their tents, and their horses, and their asses, even the camp as it was. Partly, perhaps, in mere panic; partly to induce a belief on the part of the enemy that they had not quitted their camp. So Darius Hystaspis, when he began his retreat from Scythia (Herod., 4:135), left his camp standing, and the camp fires lighted, and the asses tethered (see ver. 10), that the Scythians, seeing the tents and hearing the noise of the animals, might be fully persuaded that his troops were still in the same place. Asses were the chief baggage-animals in many ancient armies. And fled for their life. Thinking that, if they waited till dawn, the Israelite allies, Hittites and Egyptians, would exterminate them.
Parallel Commentaries ...
Hebrew Thus [the Arameans] had arisenוַיָּקוּמוּ֮(way·yā·qū·mū)Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 6965:To arise, stand up, standand fledוַיָּנ֣וּסוּ(way·yā·nū·sū)Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 5127:To flit, vanish awayat twilight,בַנֶּשֶׁף֒(ḇan·ne·šep̄)Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5399:A breeze, duskabandoningוַיַּעַזְב֣וּ(way·ya·‘az·ḇū)Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 5800:To loosen, relinquish, permittheir tentsאָהֳלֵיהֶ֗ם(’ā·ho·lê·hem)Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 168:A tentandוְאֶת־(wə·’eṯ-)Conjunctive waw | Direct object marker
Strong's 853:Untranslatable mark of the accusative casehorsesסֽוּסֵיהֶם֙(sū·sê·hem)Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 5483:A swallow, swift (type of bird)andוְאֶת־(wə·’eṯ-)Conjunctive waw | Direct object marker
Strong's 853:Untranslatable mark of the accusative casedonkeys.חֲמֹ֣רֵיהֶ֔ם(ḥă·mō·rê·hem)Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 2543:A male assThe camp was intact,הַֽמַּחֲנֶ֖ה(ham·ma·ḥă·neh)Article | Noun - common singular
Strong's 4264:An encampment, an armyand they had runוַיָּנֻ֖סוּ(way·yā·nu·sū)Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 5127:To flit, vanish awayforאֶל־(’el-)Preposition
Strong's 413:Near, with, among, totheir lives.נַפְשָֽׁם׃(nap̄·šām)Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 5315:A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion
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