2 Kings 7:14
New International Version
So they selected two chariots with their horses, and the king sent them after the Aramean army. He commanded the drivers, “Go and find out what has happened.”

New Living Translation
So two chariots with horses were prepared, and the king sent scouts to see what had happened to the Aramean army.

English Standard Version
So they took two horsemen, and the king sent them after the army of the Syrians, saying, “Go and see.”

Berean Standard Bible
Then the scouts took two chariots with horses, and the king sent them after the Aramean army, saying, “Go and see.”

King James Bible
They took therefore two chariot horses; and the king sent after the host of the Syrians, saying, Go and see.

New King James Version
Therefore they took two chariots with horses; and the king sent them in the direction of the Syrian army, saying, “Go and see.”

New American Standard Bible
Therefore they took two chariots with horses, and the king sent them after the army of the Arameans, saying, “Go and see.”

NASB 1995
They took therefore two chariots with horses, and the king sent after the army of the Arameans, saying, “Go and see.”

NASB 1977
They took therefore two chariots with horses, and the king sent after the army of the Arameans, saying, “Go and see.”

Legacy Standard Bible
They took therefore two chariots with horses, and the king sent after the camp of the Arameans, saying, “Go and see.”

Amplified Bible
So they took two chariots with horses, and the king sent them after the Aramean army, saying, “Go and see.”

Christian Standard Bible
The messengers took two chariots with horses, and the king sent them after the Aramean army, saying, “Go and see.”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The messengers took two chariots with horses, and the king sent them after the Aramean army, saying, “Go and see.”

American Standard Version
They took therefore two chariots with horses; and the king sent after the host of the Syrians, saying, Go and see.

Contemporary English Version
They found two chariots, and the king commanded the men to find out what had happened to the Syrian troops.

English Revised Version
They took therefore two chariots with horses; and the king sent after the host of the Syrians, saying, Go and see.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
So they took two chariots with horses, and the king sent them to follow the Aramean army and told them to find out what happened.

Good News Translation
They chose some men, and the king sent them in two chariots with instructions to go and find out what had happened to the Syrian army.

International Standard Version
So they took two chariots and horses, and the king sent them out after the Aramean army with the orders, "Go and look!"

Majority Standard Bible
Then the scouts took two chariots with horses, and the king sent them after the Aramean army, saying, “Go and see.”

NET Bible
So they picked two horsemen and the king sent them out to track the Syrian army. He ordered them, "Go and find out what's going on."

New Heart English Bible
They took therefore two chariots with horses; and the king sent after the army of the Arameans, saying, "Go and see."

Webster's Bible Translation
They took therefore two chariot horses; and the king sent after the host of the Syrians, saying, Go and see.

World English Bible
Therefore they took two chariots with horses; and the king sent them out to the Syrian army, saying, “Go and see.”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And they take two chariot-horses, and the king sends [them] after the camp of Aram, saying, “Go, and see.”

Young's Literal Translation
And they take two chariot-horses, and the king sendeth after the camp of Aram, saying, 'Go, and see.'

Smith's Literal Translation
And they will take two chariot horses, and the king will send after the camp of Aram, saying, Go and see.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
They brought therefore two horses, and the king sent into the camp of the Syrians, saying: Go, and see.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Therefore, they brought two horses. And the king sent them into the camp of the Syrians, saying, “Go, and see.”

New American Bible
They took two chariots, and horses, and the king sent them to reconnoiter the Aramean army with the order, “Go and find out.”

New Revised Standard Version
So they took two mounted men, and the king sent them after the Aramean army, saying, “Go and find out.”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
So two couples of horsemen mounted, and the king sent them after the army of Aram, saying, Go and see.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And two pairs of horsemen mounted horses and the King sent after the camp of Edom, and they said: “Go, see!”
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
They took therefore two chariots with horses; and the king sent after the host of the Arameans, saying: 'Go and see.'

Brenton Septuagint Translation
So they took two horsemen; and the king of Israel sent after the king of Syria, saying, Go, and see.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The Siege Lifted
13But one of his servants replied, “Please, have scouts take five of the horses that remain in the city. Their plight will be no worse than all the Israelites who are left here. You can see that all the Israelites here are doomed. So let us send them and find out.” 14Then the scouts took two chariots with horses, and the king sent them after the Aramean army, saying, “Go and see.” 15And they tracked them as far as the Jordan, and indeed, the whole way was littered with the clothing and equipment the Arameans had thrown off in haste. So the scouts returned and told the king.…

Cross References
2 Kings 6:14-15
the king of Aram sent horses, chariots, and a great army. They went there by night and surrounded the city. / When the servant of the man of God got up and went out early in the morning, behold, an army with horses and chariots had surrounded the city. So he asked Elisha, “Oh, my master, what are we to do?”

2 Kings 3:9
So the king of Israel, the king of Judah, and the king of Edom set out, and after they had traveled a roundabout route for seven days, they had no water for their army or for their animals.

2 Kings 5:10-14
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.” / But Naaman went away angry, saying, “I thought that he would surely come out, stand and call on the name of the LORD his God, and wave his hand over the spot to cure my leprosy. / Are not the Abanah and Pharpar, the rivers of Damascus, better than all the waters of Israel? Could I not have washed in them and been cleansed?” So he turned and went away in a rage. ...

2 Kings 4:42-44
Now a man from Baal-shalishah came to the man of God with a sack of twenty loaves of barley bread from the first ripe grain. “Give it to the people to eat,” said Elisha. / But his servant asked, “How am I to set twenty loaves before a hundred men?” “Give it to the people to eat,” said Elisha, “for this is what the LORD says: ‘They will eat and have some left over.’” / So he set it before them, and they ate and had some left over, according to the word of the LORD.

2 Kings 2:15-18
When the sons of the prophets who were watching him from Jericho saw what had happened, they said, “The spirit of Elijah rests on Elisha.” And they went to meet him and bowed down to the ground before him. / “Look now,” they said to Elisha, “we your servants have fifty valiant men. Please let them go and search for your master. Perhaps the Spirit of the LORD has taken him up and put him on one of the mountains or in one of the valleys.” “Do not send them,” Elisha replied. / But when they pressed him to the point of embarrassment, he said, “Send them.” And they sent fifty men, who searched for three days but did not find Elijah. ...

1 Kings 20:29-30
For 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.

1 Kings 22:29-35
So the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat king of Judah went up to Ramoth-gilead. / And the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, “I will disguise myself and go into battle, but you wear your royal robes.” So the king of Israel disguised himself and went into battle. / Now the king of Aram had ordered his thirty-two chariot commanders, “Do not fight with anyone, small or great, except the king of Israel.” ...

1 Samuel 14:6-14
Jonathan said to the young man bearing his armor, “Come, let us cross over to the outpost of these uncircumcised men. Perhaps the LORD will work on our behalf. Nothing can hinder the LORD from saving, whether by many or by few.” / His armor-bearer replied, “Do all that is in your heart. Go ahead; I am with you heart and soul.” / “Very well,” said Jonathan, “we will cross over toward these men and show ourselves to them. ...

1 Samuel 17:48-53
As the Philistine started forward to attack him, David ran quickly toward the battle line to meet him. / Then David reached into his bag, took out a stone, and slung it, striking the Philistine on the forehead. The stone sank into his forehead, and he fell facedown on the ground. / Thus David prevailed over the Philistine with a sling and a stone; without a sword in his hand he struck down the Philistine and killed him. ...

Exodus 14:21-31
Then Moses stretched out his hand over the sea, and all that night the LORD drove back the sea with a strong east wind that turned it into dry land. So the waters were divided, / and the Israelites went through the sea on dry ground, with walls of water on their right and on their left. / And the Egyptians chased after them—all Pharaoh’s horses, chariots, and horsemen—and followed them into the sea. ...

Joshua 6:6-20
So Joshua son of Nun summoned the priests and said, “Take up the ark of the covenant and have seven priests carry seven rams’ horns in front of the ark of the LORD.” / And he told the people, “Advance and march around the city, with the armed troops going ahead of the ark of the LORD.” / After Joshua had spoken to the people, seven priests carrying seven rams’ horns before the LORD advanced and blew the horns, and the ark of the covenant of the LORD followed them. ...

Judges 7:16-22
And he divided the three hundred men into three companies and gave each man a ram’s horn in one hand and a large jar in the other, containing a torch. / “Watch me and do as I do,” Gideon said. “When I come to the outskirts of the camp, do exactly as I do. / When I and all who are with me blow our horns, then you are also to blow your horns from all around the camp and shout, ‘For the LORD and for Gideon!’” ...

Isaiah 37:36-38
Then 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. / One day, while he was worshiping in the temple of his god Nisroch, his sons Adrammelech and Sharezer put him to the sword and escaped to the land of Ararat. And his son Esar-haddon reigned in his place.

Matthew 8:5-13
When Jesus had entered Capernaum, a centurion came and pleaded with Him, / “Lord, my servant lies at home, paralyzed and in terrible agony.” / “I will go and heal him,” Jesus replied. ...

Matthew 14:13-21
When Jesus heard about John, He withdrew by boat privately to a solitary place. But the crowds found out about it and followed Him on foot from the towns. / When He stepped ashore and saw a large crowd, He had compassion on them and healed their sick. / When evening came, the disciples came to Him and said, “This is a desolate place, and the hour is already late. Dismiss the crowds so they can go to the villages and buy themselves some food.” ...


Treasury of Scripture

They took therefore two chariot horses; and the king sent after the host of the Syrians, saying, Go and see.

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2 Kings 7
1. Elisha prophesies incredible plenty in Samaria
3. four lepers, venturing on the host of the Syrians, bring tidings of their flight
12. 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 press














So the chariots with horses were prepared
In the ancient Near Eastern context, chariots and horses were symbols of military strength and power. The Hebrew word for "chariots" is "רֶכֶב" (rekeb), which often denotes a formidable force in battle. The preparation of chariots signifies readiness and urgency, reflecting the king's immediate response to the news of the Aramean retreat. This action underscores the importance of vigilance and preparedness in the face of potential threats, a principle that resonates with the Christian call to be spiritually prepared and vigilant.

and the king sent them
The king's decision to send the chariots demonstrates leadership and initiative. In the Hebrew text, the verb "sent" (שָׁלַח, shalach) implies a deliberate and authoritative action. This reflects the king's responsibility to protect his people and verify the truth of the situation. From a spiritual perspective, this can be seen as a parallel to the Christian duty to discern truth and act upon it, guided by wisdom and faith.

after the Aramean army
The Arameans were a significant military power during this period, often in conflict with Israel. The phrase "after the Aramean army" indicates a pursuit, suggesting that the king sought to confirm the enemy's retreat and ensure the safety of his people. Historically, the Arameans' sudden withdrawal was a miraculous event orchestrated by God, as described earlier in the chapter. This highlights God's sovereignty and His ability to deliver His people from seemingly insurmountable odds.

saying, 'Go and see.'
The command "Go and see" is a directive for investigation and confirmation. The Hebrew verb "see" (רָאָה, ra'ah) implies not just physical sight but understanding and perception. This instruction reflects a prudent approach to leadership, emphasizing the need for verification and discernment. In a spiritual sense, it encourages believers to seek understanding and clarity in their walk with God, trusting in His guidance to reveal truth and direction.

(14) Two chariot horses.--Literally, two chariots (of) horses, i.e., teams for two chariots, or two pairs of horses. The chariots and their drivers are implied, not mentioned. Two chariots were sent, so that if attacked they might make a better resistance; or perhaps in order that, if one were captured by the enemy, the other might escape with the news.

Verse 14. - They took therefore two chariot horses; literally, two chariots of horses; i.e. two chariots, with the accustomed number of horses, which (with the Israelites) was two, though with the Assyrians and Egyptians it was frequently three. The employment of chariots instead of horsemen is remarkable, and seems to indicate that with the Israelites, as with the Egyptians, the chariot force was regarded as superior to the cavalry for practical purposes. And the king sent after the host of the Syrians, saying, Go and see. The advice of the king's "servant" was taken; a couple of chariots were sent out to reconnoiter.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Then [the scouts] took
וַיִּקְח֕וּ (way·yiq·ḥū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 3947: To take

two
שְׁנֵ֖י (šə·nê)
Number - mdc
Strong's 8147: Two (a cardinal number)

chariots
רֶ֣כֶב (re·ḵeḇ)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7393: A vehicle, a team, cavalry, a rider, the upper millstone

with horses,
סוּסִ֑ים (sū·sîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 5483: A swallow, swift (type of bird)

and the king
הַמֶּ֜לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4428: A king

sent
וַיִּשְׁלַ֨ח (way·yiš·laḥ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7971: To send away, for, out

them after
אַחֲרֵ֧י (’a·ḥă·rê)
Preposition
Strong's 310: The hind or following part

the Aramean
אֲרָ֛ם (’ă·rām)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 758: Aram -- Syria

army,
מַחֲנֵֽה־ (ma·ḥă·nêh-)
Noun - common singular construct
Strong's 4264: An encampment, an army

saying,
לֵאמֹ֖ר (lê·mōr)
Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct
Strong's 559: To utter, say

“Go
לְכ֥וּ (lə·ḵū)
Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural
Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk

and see.”
וּרְאֽוּ׃ (ū·rə·’ū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural
Strong's 7200: To see


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