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2 Kings 13:15-17
New English Translation

15 Elisha told him, “Take a bow and some arrows,” and he did so.[a] 16 Then Elisha[b] told the king of Israel, “Aim the bow.”[c] He did so,[d] and Elisha placed his hands on the king’s hands. 17 Elisha[e] said, “Open the east window,” and he did so.[f] Elisha said, “Shoot!” and he did so.[g] Elisha[h] said, “This arrow symbolizes the victory the Lord will give you over Syria.[i] You will annihilate Syria in Aphek!”[j]

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  1. 2 Kings 13:15 tn Heb “and he took a bow and some arrows.”
  2. 2 Kings 13:16 tn Heb “he”; the referent (Elisha) has been specified in the translation for clarity.
  3. 2 Kings 13:16 tn Heb “Cause your hand to ride on the bow.”
  4. 2 Kings 13:16 tn Heb “and he caused his hand to ride.”
  5. 2 Kings 13:17 tn Heb “he”; the referent (Elisha) has been specified in the translation for clarity.
  6. 2 Kings 13:17 tn Heb “He opened [it].”
  7. 2 Kings 13:17 tn Heb “and he shot.”
  8. 2 Kings 13:17 tn Heb “he”; the referent (Elisha) has been specified in the translation for clarity.
  9. 2 Kings 13:17 tn Heb “The arrow of victory of the Lord and the arrow of victory over Syria.”
  10. 2 Kings 13:17 tn Heb “you will strike down Syria in Aphek until destruction.”
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