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2 Kings 13:16-18
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16 Then Elisha[a] told the king of Israel, “Aim the bow.”[b] He did so,[c] and Elisha placed his hands on the king’s hands. 17 Elisha[d] said, “Open the east window,” and he did so.[e] Elisha said, “Shoot!” and he did so.[f] Elisha[g] said, “This arrow symbolizes the victory the Lord will give you over Syria.[h] You will annihilate Syria in Aphek!”[i] 18 Then Elisha[j] said, “Take the arrows,” and he did so.[k] He told the king of Israel, “Strike the ground!” He struck the ground three times and stopped.

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  1. 2 Kings 13:16 tn Heb “he”; the referent (Elisha) has been specified in the translation for clarity.
  2. 2 Kings 13:16 tn Heb “Cause your hand to ride on the bow.”
  3. 2 Kings 13:16 tn Heb “and he caused his hand to ride.”
  4. 2 Kings 13:17 tn Heb “he”; the referent (Elisha) has been specified in the translation for clarity.
  5. 2 Kings 13:17 tn Heb “He opened [it].”
  6. 2 Kings 13:17 tn Heb “and he shot.”
  7. 2 Kings 13:17 tn Heb “he”; the referent (Elisha) has been specified in the translation for clarity.
  8. 2 Kings 13:17 tn Heb “The arrow of victory of the Lord and the arrow of victory over Syria.”
  9. 2 Kings 13:17 tn Heb “you will strike down Syria in Aphek until destruction.”
  10. 2 Kings 13:18 tn Heb “he”; the referent (Elisha) has been specified in the translation for clarity.
  11. 2 Kings 13:18 tn Heb “and he took [them].”
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