Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Elisha told them, “This is not the road and this is not the city. Follow me, and I will lead you to the man you are looking for.” And he led them to Samaria. New Living Translation Then Elisha went out and told them, “You have come the wrong way! This isn’t the right city! Follow me, and I will take you to the man you are looking for.” And he led them to the city of Samaria. English Standard Version And Elisha said to them, “This is not the way, and this is not the city. Follow me, and I will bring you to the man whom you seek.” And he led them to Samaria. Berean Standard Bible 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. Berean Literal Bible And Elisha said to them, “This is not the way, nor is this the city. Follow me, and I will bring you⁺ to the man whom you⁺ seek.” And he led them to Samaria. King James Bible And Elisha said unto them, This is not the way, neither is this the city: follow me, and I will bring you to the man whom ye seek. But he led them to Samaria. New King James Version Now Elisha said to them, “This is not the way, nor is this the city. Follow me, and I will bring you to the man whom you seek.” But he led them to Samaria. New American Standard Bible Then Elisha said to them, “This is not the way, nor is this the city; follow me and I will bring you to the man whom you seek.” And he brought them to Samaria. NASB 1995 Then Elisha said to them, “This is not the way, nor is this the city; follow me and I will bring you to the man whom you seek.” And he brought them to Samaria. NASB 1977 Then Elisha said to them, “This is not the way, nor is this the city; follow me and I will bring you to the man whom you seek.” And he brought them to Samaria. Legacy Standard Bible Then Elisha said to them, “This is not the way, and this is not the city; walk after me and I will walk you over to the man whom you seek.” And he walked them over to Samaria. Amplified Bible Then Elisha said to the Arameans, “This is not the way, nor is this the city. Follow me and I will lead you to the man whom you are seeking.” And he led them to Samaria. Berean Annotated Bible And Elisha (God is salvation) 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 (watch mountain). Christian Standard Bible Then Elisha said to them, “This is not the way, and this is not the city. Follow me, and I will take you to the man you’re looking for.” And he led them to Samaria. Holman Christian Standard Bible Then Elisha said to them, “This is not the way, and this is not the city. Follow me, and I will take you to the man you’re looking for.” And he led them to Samaria. American Standard Version And Elisha said unto them, This is not the way, neither is this the city: follow me, and I will bring you to the man whom ye seek. And he led them to Samaria. Contemporary English Version Elisha told the enemy troops, "You've taken the wrong road and are in the wrong town. Follow me. I'll lead you to the man you're looking for." Elisha led them straight to the capital city of Samaria. English Revised Version And Elisha said unto them, This is not the way, neither is this the city: follow me, and I will bring you to the man whom ye seek. And he led them to Samaria. GOD'S WORD® Translation Elisha told them, "This isn't the way! This isn't the city. Follow me, and I will lead you to the man you're looking for." So he led them into Samaria. Good News Translation Then Elisha went to them and said, "You are on the wrong road; this is not the town you are looking for. Follow me, and I will lead you to the man you are after." And he led them to Samaria. International Standard Version Then Elisha told the army, "This isn't the way, and this isn't the city! Follow me, and I'll bring you to the man you're seeking. Then he led them to Samaria. NET Bible Then Elisha said to them, "This is not the right road or city. Follow me, and I will lead you to the man you're looking for." He led them to Samaria. New Heart English Bible Elisha said to them, "This is not the way, neither is this the city. Follow me, and I will bring you to the man whom you seek." He led them to Samaria. Webster's Bible Translation And Elisha said to them, This is not the way, neither is this the city: follow me, and I will bring you to the man whom ye seek. But he led them to Samaria. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAnd 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. World English Bible Elisha said to them, “This is not the way, neither is this the city. Follow me, and I will bring you to the man whom you seek.” He led them to Samaria. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Elisha says to them, “This [is] not the way, nor [is] this the city; come after me, and I lead you to the man whom you seek”; and he leads them to Samaria. Berean Literal Bible And Elisha said to them, “This is not the way, nor is this the city. Follow me, and I will bring you⁺ to the man whom you⁺ seek.” And he led them to Samaria. Young's Literal Translation And Elisha saith unto them, 'This is not the way, nor is this the city; come after me, and I lead you unto the man whom ye seek;' and he leadeth them to Samaria. Smith's Literal Translation And Elisha will say to them, This not the way, and this not the city: go ye after me, and I will take you to the man whom ye will seek. And he will cause them to go to Shomeron. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Eliseus said to them: This is not the way, neither is this the city: follow me, and I will shew you the man whom you seek. So he led them into Samaria. Catholic Public Domain Version Then Elisha said to them: “This is not the way, and this is not the city. Follow me, and I will reveal to you the man whom you are seeking.” Then he led them into Samaria. New American Bible Then Elisha said to them: “This is the wrong road, and this is the wrong city. Follow me! I will take you to the man you want.” And he led them to Samaria. New Revised Standard Version Elisha said to them, “This is not the way, and this is not the city; follow me, and I will bring you to the man whom you seek.” And he led them to Samaria. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Elisha said to them, This is not the way, neither is this the city; follow me, and I will bring you to the man whom you seek. But he led them to Samaria. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Elisha said to them: “This is not the road and this was not the city! Come after me and I shall bring you to the man whom you seek!” And he took them to Samaria. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Elisha said unto them: 'This is not the way, neither is this the city; follow me, and I will bring you to the man whom ye seek.' And he led them to Samaria. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Elisaie said to them, This is not the city, and this is not the way: follow me, and I will bring you to the man whom ye seek. And he led them away to Samaria. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Elisha Captures the Blinded Arameans…18As 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. 19And 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. 20When 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.… Cross References And Elisha told them, 2 Kings 5:10 Then Elisha sent him a messenger, who said, “Go and wash yourself seven times in the Jordan, and your flesh will be restored, and you will be clean.” 2 Kings 8:10 Elisha answered, “Go and tell him, ‘You will surely recover.’ But the LORD has shown me that in fact he will die.” 2 Kings 4:29 So Elisha said to Gehazi, “Tie up your garment, take my staff in your hand, and go! If you meet anyone, do not greet him, and if anyone greets you, do not answer him. Then lay my staff on the boy’s face.” “This is not the way, and this is not the city. Isaiah 30:21 And whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear this command behind you: “This is the way. Walk in it.” Matthew 2:12 And having been warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they withdrew to their country by another route. Hebrews 13:14 For here we do not have a permanent city, but we are looking for the city that is to come. Follow me, Matthew 4:19 “Come, follow Me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of men.” John 1:43 The next day Jesus decided to set out for Galilee. Finding Philip, He told him, “Follow Me.” Luke 5:27 After this, Jesus went out and saw a tax collector named Levi sitting at the tax booth. “Follow Me,” He told him, and I will take you to the man you are seeking.” 1 Samuel 9:6-10 “Look,” said the servant, “in this city there is a man of God who is highly respected; everything he says surely comes to pass. Let us go there now. Perhaps he will tell us which way to go.” / “If we do go,” Saul replied, “what can we give the man? For the bread in our packs is gone, and there is no gift to take to the man of God. What do we have?” / The servant answered him again. “Look,” he said, “I have here in my hand a quarter shekel of silver. I will give it to the man of God, and he will tell us our way.” … Matthew 2:8 And sending them to Bethlehem, he said: “Go and search carefully for the Child, and when you find Him, report to me, so that I too may go and worship Him.” John 1:38-39 Jesus turned and saw them following. “What do you want?” He asked. They said to Him, “Rabbi” (which means Teacher), “where are You staying?” / “Come and see,” He replied. So they went and saw where He was staying, and spent that day with Him. It was about the tenth hour. And he led them to Samaria. Acts 22:11 Because the brilliance of the light had blinded me, my companions led me by the hand into Damascus. Acts 9:8-9 Saul got up from the ground, but when he opened his eyes he could not see a thing. So they led him by the hand into Damascus. / For three days he was without sight, and he did not eat or drink anything. 2 Kings 17:24-25 Then the king of Assyria brought people from Babylon, Cuthah, Avva, Hamath, and Sepharvaim and settled them in the towns of Samaria to replace the Israelites. They took possession of Samaria and lived in its towns. / Now when the settlers first lived there, they did not worship the LORD, so He sent lions among them, which killed some of them. 2 Kings 2:23-25 From there, Elisha went up to Bethel, and as he was walking up the road, a group of boys came out of the city and jeered at him, chanting, “Go up, you baldhead! Go up, you baldhead!” / Then he turned around, looked at them, and called down a curse on them in the name of the LORD. Suddenly two female bears came out of the woods and mauled forty-two of the boys. / And Elisha went on to Mount Carmel, and from there he returned to Samaria. Treasury of Scripture And Elisha said to them, This is not the way, neither is this the city: follow me, and I will bring you to the man whom you seek. But he led them to Samaria. follow me [heb] come ye after me Matthew 16:24 Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. Mark 8:34 And when he had called the people unto him with his disciples also, he said unto them, Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. Luke 9:23 And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me. I will bring 2 Samuel 16:18,19 And Hushai said unto Absalom, Nay; but whom the LORD, and this people, and all the men of Israel, choose, his will I be, and with him will I abide… Luke 24:16 But their eyes were holden that they should not know him. Jump to Previous City Elisha Eli'sha Follow Led Road Samaria Sama'ria Searching Seek WayJump to Next City Elisha Eli'sha Follow Led Road Samaria Sama'ria Searching Seek Way2 Kings 6 1. Elisha, allowing the young prophets to enlarge dwellings, floats an axhead8. He discloses the king of Syria's counsel 13. The army which was sent to Dothan to apprehend Elisha, is blinded 19. Being brought into Samaria, they are dismissed in peace 24. The famine in Samaria causes women to eat their own children 30. The king sends to slay Elisha And Elisha told them, Elisha, the prophet and successor of Elijah, is central in this narrative. Known for his miracles and guidance to the kings of Israel, Elisha's role here demonstrates his authority and divine insight. His actions are often seen as prefiguring the works of Christ, who also led people spiritually and physically. “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. Persons / Places / Events 1. ElishaA prophet of God, successor to Elijah, known for his miracles and guidance to the kings of Israel. 2. The Arameans The army of Aram, who were enemies of Israel and were seeking to capture Elisha. 3. Samaria The capital of the Northern Kingdom of Israel, where Elisha led the blinded Aramean army. 4. Dothan The city where Elisha was initially located and where the Aramean army was struck with blindness. 5. The King of Israel The ruler of Israel at the time, who was involved in the events following the Arameans' arrival in Samaria. Teaching Points Divine Guidance and ProtectionElisha's leadership under God's direction shows that God provides guidance and protection even in seemingly impossible situations. Spiritual Blindness vs. Physical Blindness The Arameans' physical blindness serves as a metaphor for spiritual blindness, reminding us of the need for spiritual sight and discernment. God's Sovereignty in Conflict The event demonstrates God's control over nations and armies, encouraging believers to trust in His sovereignty during conflicts. Mercy Over Judgment Elisha's decision to lead the Arameans to Samaria rather than destroy them highlights the importance of mercy and grace over immediate judgment. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Kings 6:19?2. How does Elisha's guidance in 2 Kings 6:19 demonstrate God's protection over Israel? 3. What can we learn from Elisha's actions about trusting God's plans? 4. How does 2 Kings 6:19 connect with Jesus' teachings on loving enemies? 5. How can we apply Elisha's example of leadership in our daily lives? 6. What does Elisha's approach in 2 Kings 6:19 teach about handling conflict with grace? 7. Why did Elisha deceive the Arameans in 2 Kings 6:19? 8. How does 2 Kings 6:19 reflect God's protection over Israel? 9. What is the significance of Elisha's actions in 2 Kings 6:19? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Kings 6? 11. 2 Kings 7:1 -- How can a city under severe famine suddenly have an abundance of food within 24 hours? 12. 2 Kings 6:24-29: Is there any historical or archaeological proof of Samaria's siege and reported cannibalism? 13. 2 Kings 7:16 -- Is there any credible record outside the Bible confirming that Samaria's economy recovered so quickly? 14. 2 Kings 6:18-20: How could Elisha strike an entire enemy force with blindness and then restore their sight? What Does 2 Kings 6:19 Mean And Elisha told them• Moments earlier, the LORD had answered Elisha’s prayer and struck the Aramean raiders with blindness (2 Kings 6:18). • Elisha speaks confidently because he knows the heavenly armies surrounding him (2 Kings 6:16–17) and trusts God’s immediate guidance, echoing the composure Moses showed before Pharaoh (Exodus 14:13). This is not the way • Elisha addresses soldiers who can no longer see the road. Their chosen path—an attack on God’s prophet—has literally and spiritually become “not the way.” • Scripture often highlights the contrast between the wrong way and the right way (Proverbs 14:12; Isaiah 30:21). Elisha’s words remind us that pursuing violence against God’s people leads nowhere. and this is not the city • The soldiers think they are outside Dothan, yet blindness removes certainty. Elisha points out that their assumptions are false. • God sometimes confounds enemies by overturning their plans (Psalm 33:10; 1 Corinthians 1:27). Here, their dependence on sight is exposed; only the prophet can now guide them. Follow me, and I will take you to the man you are seeking • Elisha is the very man they seek, yet he offers to lead them—demonstrating both wit and mercy. • Like Joseph revealing himself later to his brothers (Genesis 45:4), Elisha will unveil the truth at the right moment. • Jesus later uses similar language—“Follow Me” (Matthew 4:19)—showing that true leadership guides even enemies toward revelation rather than destruction. And he led them to Samaria • Samaria, Israel’s fortified capital, is miles south of Dothan. The prophet escorts a helpless army straight into the king’s stronghold, fulfilling God’s promise of deliverance without Israel lifting a sword (2 Kings 6:20). • Once their eyes are opened, instead of execution they receive a feast (2 Kings 6:22–23), paralleling Proverbs 25:21–22 and Romans 12:20: overcoming evil with good. • The redirected army departs in peace, and the raids cease for a time—showing that God’s creative salvation can end conflict through grace rather than bloodshed. summary Elisha’s brief statement redirects a hostile force, exposes the futility of their plans, and showcases God’s power to save through wisdom and mercy. Each phrase moves the soldiers—from blindness to guidance, from error to truth, from aggression to unexpected kindness—illustrating that God can disarm enemies and transform situations when His people act in faith. (19) This is not the way, neither is this the city.--These words pre-suppose, according to Josephus, that the prophet had asked them whom they were seeking, and that they had replied, "The prophet Elisha." Thenius and Bahr accept this. Keil says, "Elisha's words contain a falsehood, and are to be judged of in the same way as every ruse by which an enemy is deceived." Thenius declares that "there is no untruth in the words of Elisha, strictly taken; for his home was not in Dothan (where he had only stayed for a time), but in Samaria; and the phrase 'to the man might well mean 'to his house.' " Surely it is easier to suppose that the "dazing" had caused the Syrians to go wandering about in the valley at the foot of the hill, vainly seeking to find the right way up to the city gate. (Comp. Gen. 50100, "They wearied themselves to find the door.") If the prophet found them in this plight, his words would be literally true.The man whom ye seek.--An irony. Bring you.--Lead you. But he led.--And he led (or, guided). To Samaria. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew And Elishaאֱלִישָׁ֗ע (’ĕ·lî·šā‘) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 477: Elisha -- 'God is salvation', a well-known Israelite prophet told וַיֹּ֨אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say them, אֲלֵהֶ֜ם (’ă·lê·hem) Preposition | third person masculine plural Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to “This זֶ֣ה (zeh) Pronoun - masculine singular Strong's 2088: This, that is not לֹ֣א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no the way, הַדֶּרֶךְ֮ (had·de·reḵ) Article | Noun - common singular Strong's 1870: A road, a course of life, mode of action and this זֹ֣ה (zōh) Pronoun - feminine singular Strong's 2090: This, that is not וְלֹ֣א (wə·lō) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no the city. הָעִיר֒ (hā·‘îr) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5892: Excitement Follow וְאוֹלִ֣יכָה (wə·’ō·w·lî·ḵāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive imperfect Cohortative - first person common singular Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk me, אַחֲרַ֔י (’a·ḥă·ray) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's 310: The hind or following part and I will take לְכ֣וּ (lə·ḵū) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk you to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to the man הָאִ֖ישׁ (hā·’îš) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person you are seeking.” תְּבַקֵּשׁ֑וּן (tə·ḇaq·qê·šūn) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - second person masculine plural | Paragogic nun Strong's 1245: To search out, to strive after And he led וַיֹּ֥לֶךְ (way·yō·leḵ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk them to Samaria. שֹׁמְרֽוֹנָה׃ (šō·mə·rō·w·nāh) Noun - proper - feminine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 8111: Samaria -- capital of northern kingdom of Israel Links 2 Kings 6:19 NIV2 Kings 6:19 NLT 2 Kings 6:19 ESV 2 Kings 6:19 NASB 2 Kings 6:19 KJV 2 Kings 6:19 BibleApps.com 2 Kings 6:19 Biblia Paralela 2 Kings 6:19 Chinese Bible 2 Kings 6:19 French Bible 2 Kings 6:19 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Kings 6:19 Elisha said to them This is not (2Ki iiKi ii ki 2 kg 2kg) |
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