New International VersionThe angel of the LORD said to Elijah, “Go down with him; do not be afraid of him.” So Elijah got up and went down with him to the king.
New Living TranslationThen the angel of the LORD said to Elijah, “Go down with him, and don’t be afraid of him.” So Elijah got up and went with him to the king.
English Standard VersionThen the angel of the LORD said to Elijah, “Go down with him; do not be afraid of him.” So he arose and went down with him to the king
Berean Standard BibleThen the angel of the LORD said to Elijah, “Go down with him. Do not be afraid of him.” So Elijah got up and went down with him to the king.
King James BibleAnd the angel of the LORD said unto Elijah, Go down with him: be not afraid of him. And he arose, and went down with him unto the king.
New King James VersionAnd the angel of the LORD said to Elijah, “Go down with him; do not be afraid of him.” So he arose and went down with him to the king.
New American Standard BibleAnd the angel of the LORD said to Elijah, “Go down with him; do not be afraid of him.” So he got up and went down with him to the king.
NASB 1995The angel of the LORD said to Elijah, “Go down with him; do not be afraid of him.” So he arose and went down with him to the king.
NASB 1977And the angel of the LORD said to Elijah, “Go down with him; do not be afraid of him.” So he arose and went down with him to the king.
Legacy Standard BibleThen the angel of Yahweh spoke to Elijah, “Go down with him; do not be afraid of him.” So he arose and went down with him to the king.
Amplified BibleThe angel of the LORD said to Elijah, “Go down with him; do not be afraid of him.” So he stood and went down with him to the king.
Christian Standard BibleThe angel of the LORD said to Elijah, “Go down with him. Don’t be afraid of him.” So he got up and went down with him to the king.
Holman Christian Standard BibleThe angel of the LORD said to Elijah, “Go down with him. Don’t be afraid of him.” So he got up and went down with him to the king.
American Standard VersionAnd the angel of Jehovah said unto Elijah, Go down with him: be not afraid of him. And he arose, and went down with him unto the king.
Contemporary English VersionThe angel from the LORD said to Elijah, "Go with him and don't be afraid." So Elijah got up and went with the officer.
English Revised VersionAnd the angel of the LORD said unto Elijah, Go down with him: be not afraid of him. And he arose, and went down with him unto the king.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationThe angel of the LORD told Elijah, "Go with him. Don't be afraid of him." So Elijah got up and went with him to the king.
Good News TranslationThe angel of the LORD said to Elijah, "Go down with him, and don't be afraid." So Elijah went with the officer to the king
International Standard VersionThe angel of the LORD told Elijah, "Go down the hill with that man. Don't be afraid of him!" So Elijah got up and went down with him to meet the king.
NET BibleThe LORD's angelic messenger said to Elijah, "Go down with him. Don't be afraid of him." So he got up and went down with him to the king.
New Heart English BibleThe angel of the LORD said to Elijah, "Go down with him. Do not be afraid of him." He arose, and went down with him to the king.
Webster's Bible TranslationAnd the angel of the LORD said to Elijah, Go down with him: be not afraid of him. And he arose, and went down with him to the king. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThen the angel of the LORD said to Elijah, “Go down with him. Do not be afraid of him.” So Elijah got up and went down with him to the king.
World English BibleYahweh’s angel said to Elijah, “Go down with him. Don’t be afraid of him.” Then he arose and went down with him to the king. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd a messenger of YHWH speaks to Elijah, “Go down with him, do not be afraid of him”; and he rises and goes down with him to the king,
Young's Literal Translation And a messenger of Jehovah speaketh unto Elijah, 'Go down with him, be not afraid of him;' and he riseth and goeth down with him unto the king,
Smith's Literal TranslationAnd the messenger of Jehovah will speak to Elijah, Go down with him: thou shalt not be afraid of his face. And he will rise and go down with him to the king. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the angel of the Lord spoke to Elias, saying: Go down with him, fear not. He arose therefore, and went down with him to the king,
Catholic Public Domain VersionThen the Angel of the Lord spoke to Elijah, saying, “Descend with him; fear not.” And so, he arose and descended with him to the king.
New American BibleThen the messenger of the LORD said to Elijah: Go down with him; you need not be afraid of him. So Elijah left and went down with him to the king.
New Revised Standard VersionThen the angel of the LORD said to Elijah, “Go down with him; do not be afraid of him.” So he set out and went down with him to the king, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the angel of the LORD said to Elijah, Go down with him; be not afraid of him. And he arose and went down with him to the king.
Peshitta Holy Bible TranslatedAnd The Angel of LORD JEHOVAH said to Elyah: “Go down with him and do not be afraid of him.” And he arose and went down with him to the King. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the angel of the LORD said unto Elijah: 'Go down with him; be not afraid of him.' And he arose, and went down with him unto the king.
Brenton Septuagint TranslationAnd the angel of the Lord spoke to Eliu, and said, Go down with him, be not afraid of them. And Eliu rose up, and went down with him to the king.
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Context Elijah Denounces Ahaziah… 14Behold, fire has come down from heaven and consumed the first two captains of fifty, with all their men. But now may my life be precious in your sight.” 15Then the angelof the LORDsaidtoElijah,“Go downwith him.Do notbe afraidof him.”So Elijah got upand went downwith himtothe king.16And Elijah said to King Ahaziah, “This is what the LORD says: Is there really no God in Israel for you to inquire of His word? Is that why you have sent messengers to inquire of Baal-zebub, the god of Ekron? Therefore you will not get up from the bed on which you are lying. You will surely die.”…
Cross References Acts 12:7-11Suddenly an angel of the Lord appeared and a light shone in the cell. He tapped Peter on the side and woke him up, saying, “Get up quickly.” And the chains fell off his wrists. / “Get dressed and put on your sandals,” said the angel. Peter did so, and the angel told him, “Wrap your cloak around you and follow me.” / So Peter followed him out, but he was unaware that what the angel was doing was real. He thought he was only seeing a vision. ...
Acts 5:19-20But during the night an angel of the Lord opened the doors of the jail and brought them out, saying, / “Go, stand in the temple courts and tell the people the full message of this new life.”
Acts 8:26Now an angel of the Lord said to Philip, “Get up and go south to the desert road that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza.”
Acts 27:23-24For just last night an angel of the God to whom I belong and whom I serve stood beside me / and said, ‘Do not be afraid, Paul; you must stand before Caesar. And look, God has granted you the lives of all who sail with you.’
Matthew 28:5-7But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. / He is not here; He has risen, just as He said! Come, see the place where He lay. / Then go quickly and tell His disciples, ‘He has risen from the dead and is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see Him.’ See, I have told you.”
Luke 1:11-13Just then an angel of the Lord appeared to Zechariah, standing at the right side of the altar of incense. / When Zechariah saw him, he was startled and gripped with fear. / But the angel said to him, “Do not be afraid, Zechariah, because your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you are to give him the name John.
Luke 2:9-10Just then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. / But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid! For behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people:
Hebrews 1:14Are not the angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation?
Revelation 1:17When I saw Him, I fell at His feet like a dead man. But He placed His right hand on me and said, “Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last,
Revelation 22:8-9And I, John, am the one who heard and saw these things. And when I had heard and seen them, I fell down to worship at the feet of the angel who had shown me these things. / But he said to me, “Do not do that! I am a fellow servant with you and your brothers the prophets, and with those who keep the words of this book. Worship God!”
Exodus 3:2-4There the angel of the LORD appeared to him in a blazing fire from within a bush. Moses saw the bush ablaze with fire, but it was not consumed. / So Moses thought, “I must go over and see this marvelous sight. Why is the bush not burning up?” / When the LORD saw that he had gone over to look, God called out to him from within the bush, “Moses, Moses!” “Here I am,” he answered.
Judges 6:12-14And the angel of the LORD appeared to Gideon and said, “The LORD is with you, O mighty man of valor.” / “Please, my Lord,” Gideon replied, “if the LORD is with us, why has all this happened to us? And where are all His wonders of which our fathers told us, saying, ‘Has not the LORD brought us up out of Egypt?’ But now the LORD has forsaken us and delivered us into the hand of Midian.” / The LORD turned to him and said, “Go in the strength you have and save Israel from the hand of Midian. Am I not sending you?”
1 Kings 19:5-7Then he lay down under the broom tree and fell asleep. Suddenly an angel touched him and said, “Get up and eat.” / And he looked around, and there by his head was a cake of bread baked over hot coals, and a jar of water. So he ate and drank and lay down again. / A second time the angel of the LORD returned and touched him, saying, “Get up and eat, or the journey will be too much for you.”
Daniel 6:22My God sent His angel and shut the mouths of the lions. They have not hurt me, for I was found innocent in His sight, and I have done no wrong against you, O king.”
Genesis 16:7-9Now the angel of the LORD found Hagar by a spring of water in the desert—the spring along the road to Shur. / “Hagar, servant of Sarai,” he said, “where have you come from, and where are you going?” “I am running away from my mistress Sarai,” she replied. / So the angel of the LORD told her, “Return to your mistress and submit to her authority.”
Treasury of Scripture And the angel of the LORD said to Elijah, Go down with him: be not afraid of him. And he arose, and went down with him to the king. be not afraid of him Genesis 15:1 After these things the word of the LORD came unto Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram: Iam thy shield,and thy exceeding great reward. 1 Kings 18:15 And Elijah said,As the LORD of hosts liveth, before whom I stand, I will surely shew myself unto him to day. Psalm 27:1A Psalm of David. The LORDis my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORDis the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? Jump to Previous AfraidAngelElijahEli'jahFearMessengerRisethSpeakethJump to Next AfraidAngelElijahEli'jahFearMessengerRisethSpeaketh2 Kings 1 1.Moab rebels2.Ahaziah, sending to Baal-Zebub, has his judgement by Elijah5.Elijah twice brings fire from heaven on those Ahaziah sent to apprehend him.13.He pities the third captain,15.and, encouraged by an angel, tells the king of his death17.Jehoram succeeds AhaziahThen the angel of the LORD said to ElijahThe "angel of the LORD" is often seen as a divine messenger, sometimes interpreted as a theophany or a pre-incarnate appearance of Christ. This phrase indicates divine intervention and guidance, emphasizing God's direct involvement in the events. Elijah, a major prophet in Israel, often received direct communication from God, highlighting his role as a mediator between God and the people. Go down with him
This command signifies a change in Elijah's previous stance, as he had initially resisted the king's messengers. The directive to "go down" implies submission to God's will and a readiness to confront the king. It also reflects the geographical movement from the highlands where Elijah was, down to the king's location, possibly in Samaria, the capital of the Northern Kingdom of Israel. Do not be afraid of him
This reassurance addresses the potential fear of King Ahaziah, who had sent soldiers to capture Elijah. The king's hostility towards Elijah was due to the prophet's pronouncements against his idolatry and sin. The command not to fear underscores God's protection over Elijah, a theme consistent throughout Scripture, where God often tells His servants not to fear when they are in His will (e.g.,Joshua 1:9,Isaiah 41:10). So Elijah got up and went down with him to the king
Elijah's obedience to God's command demonstrates his faith and trust in God's protection. This act of obedience is significant, as it shows Elijah's willingness to confront the king despite the danger. It also prefigures Christ's obedience to the Father, even unto death. Elijah's journey to the king can be seen as a type of Christ's mission to confront sin and bring God's message to humanity. Persons / Places / Events 1. The Angel of the LORDA divine messenger who communicates God's will to Elijah. In the Old Testament, the "Angel of the LORD" often represents God's direct intervention and guidance. 2. ElijahA prophet of God known for his boldness and faithfulness. He is a central figure in this account, demonstrating obedience to God's command. 3. The KingRefers to King Ahaziah of Israel, who had sent messengers to consult Baal-Zebub, the god of Ekron, instead of seeking the LORD. 4. The Captain and His Fifty MenThe captain and his men were sent by King Ahaziah to bring Elijah to him. This is the third group sent, as the previous two were consumed by fire from heaven due to their disrespect. 5. SamariaThe capital of the Northern Kingdom of Israel, where King Ahaziah reigned and where Elijah was summoned. Teaching Points Divine Guidance and ProtectionGod provides guidance and protection to His servants. Elijah's obedience to the angel's command demonstrates trust in God's protection, even in potentially dangerous situations. Fearlessness in ObedienceThe command "do not be afraid" emphasizes the importance of trusting God over fearing man. Believers are called to act in faith, knowing that God is with them. God's Sovereignty Over Kings and NationsThe account shows God's authority over earthly rulers. Despite Ahaziah's attempts to control the situation, God's will prevails, reminding us of His ultimate sovereignty. The Role of AngelsAngels are messengers and servants of God, playing a crucial role in His plans. This passage encourages believers to recognize the unseen spiritual realm working for God's purposes. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1.What is the meaning of 2 Kings 1:15?
2.How does 2 Kings 1:15 demonstrate God's protection over His faithful servants?
3.What can we learn about obedience from the angel's command to Elijah?
4.How does Elijah's response in 2 Kings 1:15 connect to James 4:7?
5.How can we apply Elijah's courage in our daily spiritual battles today?
6.What role does divine guidance play in decision-making according to 2 Kings 1:15?
7.Why did the angel of the LORD instruct Elijah to go with the king's men in 2 Kings 1:15?
8.How does 2 Kings 1:15 demonstrate God's authority over earthly kings?
9.What is the significance of Elijah's obedience in 2 Kings 1:15?
10.What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Kings 1?
11.In 2 Kings 1:13–17, why does God suddenly relent upon the third captain’s approach, and does this shift in response align with consistent divine attributes elsewhere in the Bible?
12.In 1 Kings 15:14, why are the high places said to remain, yet 2 Chronicles 14:3 claims Asa removed them?
13.2 Chronicles 13 compared with 1 Kings 15:3 - Why does Abijah appear more faithful in Chronicles than in Kings, and what might explain this seeming discrepancy?
14.What does 'The LORD is my life's strength' mean?What Does 2 Kings 1:15 Mean Then the angel of the LORD said to Elijah• Scripture presents “the angel of the LORD” as a divine messenger who speaks with God’s own authority (Genesis 16:7–13;Exodus 3:2;Judges 6:12). • Elijah has already obeyed this messenger twice in the chapter (2 Kings 1:3, 15a), underscoring God’s active guidance in crises. • The intervention follows two fiery judgments on earlier military squads (vv. 10, 12). God’s mercy now intervenes, showing that His wrath and compassion operate together (Psalm 103:8–10).
Go down with him• “Him” refers to the third captain who humbled himself before Elijah (2 Kings 1:13–14). Humility opens the door for mercy (James 4:6). • Going “down” from the mountain pictures Elijah leaving a place of safety to engage hostile leadership—similar to Moses descending Sinai (Exodus 32:15) or Philip leaving Samaria at the angel’s word (Acts 8:26). • Movements in obedience reveal trust that God orders each step (Proverbs 16:9).
Do not be afraid of him• God directly addresses Elijah’s natural concern after two waves of armed men sought to seize him. Fear is displaced by divine assurance, as inJoshua 1:9,Jeremiah 1:8, and2 Timothy 1:7. • The statement reaffirms that God, not the king’s military, controls Elijah’s life span (Psalm 27:1–3). • Courage rooted in God’s promise equips servants to confront earthly authority without compromise (Acts 4:19–20).
So Elijah got up• Immediate action follows divine command; there is no debate or delay—echoing Abraham’s early obedience (Genesis 22:3) and Elijah’s earlier responses (1 Kings 17:5). • Rising signals readiness; faith expresses itself in motion (James 2:17).
and went down with him to the king• Elijah submits to arrest yet retains prophetic authority, mirroring Paul’s respectful yet bold appearance before rulers (Acts 24:10–21). • The journey sets up a direct confrontation where God’s word, not royal power, will prevail (2 Kings 1:16;1 Kings 18:15–18). • Elijah’s presence before Ahaziah fulfills God’s purpose: to deliver a final, unaltered message of judgment, offering the king one more chance to repent (Ezekiel 33:11).
summary2 Kings 1:15 shows God’s sovereign protection and direction over His prophet. The angel’s command, the assurance against fear, and Elijah’s instant obedience illustrate how divine authority overrules human threats. The verse bridges fiery judgment and merciful warning, revealing a Lord who guards His messenger yet still seeks the repentance of a rebellious king. (15) Said.--So LXX. ( ?????). Heb., spake. Vulgate and Arabic add "saying." (See Note on 2Kings 1:3.) Go down.--From the mountain top into the city. With him.--'Otho, later form for 'itto, which some MSS. read here. Be not afraid of him--i.e., the captain. The former two, as being the willing tools of the king, might have shown their zeal by instantly slaying the prophet. (Comp. the case of the knights who murdered St. Thomas of Canterbury.) Verse 15. - Go down with him: be not afraid of him; i.e. "descend the hill with him - have no fear of him, accompany him to the presence of the king; do my will, and there shall no harm happen unto thee." And he arose, and went down. Elijah showed no hesitation, no fear, no undue regard for his own personal safety. He had been contending for God's honor, not for his own advantage. Now that God bade him contend no more, but yield, he complied promptly, and ceased all resistance.
Parallel Commentaries ...
Hebrew Then the angelמַלְאַ֤ךְ(mal·’aḵ)Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 4397:A messenger, of God, an angelof the LORDיְהוָה֙(Yah·weh)Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3069:YHWHsaidוַיְדַבֵּ֞ר(way·ḏab·bêr)Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1696:To arrange, to speak, to subduetoאֶל־(’el-)Preposition
Strong's 413:Near, with, among, toElijah,אֵ֣לִיָּ֔הוּ(’ê·lî·yā·hū)Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 452:Elijah -- 'Yah is God', a well-known prophet of Israel, also three other Israelites“Go downרֵ֣ד(rêḏ)Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular
Strong's 3381:To come or go down, descendwith him.אוֹת֔וֹ(’ō·w·ṯōw)Preposition | third person masculine singular
Strong's 854:Nearness, near, with, by, at, amongDo notאַל־(’al-)Adverb
Strong's 408:Notbe afraidתִּירָ֖א(tî·rā)Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 3372:To fear, to revere, caus, to frightenof him.”מִפָּנָ֑יו(mip·pā·nāw)Preposition-m | Noun - common plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 6440:The faceSo [Elijah] aroseוַיָּ֛קָם(way·yā·qām)Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6965:To arise, stand up, standand went downוַיֵּ֥רֶד(way·yê·reḏ)Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3381:To come or go down, descendwith himאוֹת֖וֹ(’ō·w·ṯōw)Preposition | third person masculine singular
Strong's 854:Nearness, near, with, by, at, amongtoאֶל־(’el-)Preposition
Strong's 413:Near, with, among, tothe king.הַמֶּֽלֶךְ׃(ham·me·leḵ)Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4428:A king
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