Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version 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. New Living Translation Then 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 Version Then 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 Bible Then 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. Berean Literal Bible And the angel of YHWH said to Elijah, “Go down with him; do not be afraid of him.” And he arose and went down with him to the king. King James Bible And 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 Version And 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 Bible And 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 1995 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. NASB 1977 And 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 Bible Then 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 Bible The 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. Berean Annotated Bible Then the angel of the LORD {YHWH} said to Elijah (my God is YHWH), “Go down with him. Do not be afraid of him. So Elijah got up and went down with him to the king. Christian Standard Bible The 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 Bible The 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 Version And 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 Version The 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 Version And 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® Translation The 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 Translation The 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 Version The 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 Bible The 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 Bible The 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 Translation 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. 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 Bible Yahweh’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, Berean Literal Bible And the angel of YHWH said to Elijah, “Go down with him; do not be afraid of him.” And he arose and went 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 Translation And 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 Version Then 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 Bible Then 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 Version Then 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 Translated And 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 Translation And 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. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible 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 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. 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 Then the angel of the LORD said to Elijah, 1 Kings 19:5-8 Then 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.” … Exodus 3:2-4 There 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 6:11-12 Then the angel of the LORD came and sat down under the oak in Ophrah that belonged to Joash the Abiezrite, where his son Gideon was threshing wheat in a winepress to hide it from the Midianites. / And the angel of the LORD appeared to Gideon and said, “The LORD is with you, O mighty man of valor.” “Go down with him. Genesis 46:3-4 “I am God,” He said, “the God of your father. Do not be afraid to go down to Egypt, for I will make you into a great nation there. / I will go down with you to Egypt, and I will surely bring you back. And Joseph’s own hands will close your eyes.” Ruth 1:16-17 But Ruth replied: “Do not urge me to leave you or to turn from following you. For wherever you go, I will go, and wherever you live, I will live; your people will be my people, and your God will be my God. / Where you die, I will die, and there I will be buried. May the LORD punish me, and ever so severely, if anything but death separates you and me.” Acts 8:29-31 The Spirit said to Philip, “Go over to that chariot and stay by it.” / So Philip ran up and heard the man reading Isaiah the prophet. “Do you understand what you are reading?” Philip asked. / “How can I,” he said, “unless someone guides me?” And he invited Philip to come up and sit with him. Do not be afraid of him.” Genesis 15:1 After these events, the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision: “Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward.” Deuteronomy 31:6 Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid or terrified of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.” Isaiah 41:10 Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. So Elijah got up and went down with him to the king. 1 Kings 21:18 “Get up and go down to meet Ahab king of Israel, who is in Samaria. See, he is in the vineyard of Naboth, where he has gone to take possession of it. 1 Kings 18:46 And the hand of the LORD came upon Elijah, and he tucked his cloak into his belt and ran ahead of Ahab all the way to Jezreel. 1 Kings 17:9-10 “Get up and go to Zarephath of Sidon, and stay there. Behold, I have commanded a widow there to provide for you.” / So Elijah got up and went to Zarephath. When he arrived at the city gate, there was a widow gathering sticks. Elijah called to her and said, “Please bring me a little water in a cup, so that I may drink.” Acts 12:7-11 Suddenly 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 5:19-20 But 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 8:26 Now 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 27:23-24 For 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.’ 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: I am 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 27:1 A Psalm of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? Jump to Previous Afraid Angel Elijah Eli'jah Fear Messenger Riseth SpeakethJump to Next Afraid Angel Elijah Eli'jah Fear Messenger Riseth Speaketh2 Kings 1 1. Moab rebels2. Ahaziah, sending to Baal-Zebub, has his judgement by Elijah 5. 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 death 17. Jehoram succeeds Ahaziah Then the angel of the LORD said to Elijah The "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 Do not be afraid of him So Elijah got up and went down with him to the king 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. Elijah A 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 King Refers 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 Men The 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. Samaria The 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 Obedience The 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 Nations The 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 Angels Angels 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 in Joshua 1:9, Jeremiah 1:8, and 2 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). summary 2 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 angel of the LORD יְהוָה֙ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3069: YHWH said וַיְדַבֵּ֞ר (way·ḏab·bêr) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to Elijah, 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 down רֵ֣ד (rêḏ) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 3381: To come or go down, descend with him. אוֹת֔וֹ (’ō·w·ṯōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 854: Nearness, near, with, by, at, among Do not אַל־ (’al-) Adverb Strong's 408: Not be afraid תִּירָ֖א (tî·rā) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 3372: To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten of him.” מִפָּנָ֑יו (mip·pā·nāw) Preposition-m | Noun - common plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 6440: The face So [Elijah] arose וַיָּ֛קָם (way·yā·qām) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6965: To arise, stand up, stand and went down וַיֵּ֥רֶד (way·yê·reḏ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3381: To come or go down, descend with him אוֹת֖וֹ (’ō·w·ṯōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 854: Nearness, near, with, by, at, among to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to the king. הַמֶּֽלֶךְ׃ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4428: A king Links 2 Kings 1:15 NIV2 Kings 1:15 NLT 2 Kings 1:15 ESV 2 Kings 1:15 NASB 2 Kings 1:15 KJV 2 Kings 1:15 BibleApps.com 2 Kings 1:15 Biblia Paralela 2 Kings 1:15 Chinese Bible 2 Kings 1:15 French Bible 2 Kings 1:15 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Kings 1:15 The angel of Yahweh said to Elijah (2Ki iiKi ii ki 2 kg 2kg) |
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