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Berean Standard Bible

“the king of Aram sent horses, chariots, and a great army. They went there by night and surrounded the city.”

2 Kings 6:14

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The king of Aram is furious that Elisha keeps revealing his military plans to Israel. He decides to capture the prophet.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

the king of Aram sent horses, chariots, and a great army. They went there by night and surrounded the city.

World English Bible (WEB)

Therefore he sent horses, chariots, and a great army there. They came by night, and surrounded the city.

King James Version (KJV)

Therefore sent he thither horses, and chariots, and a great host: and they came by night, and compassed the city about.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Therefore sent he thither horses, and chariots, and a great host: and they came by night, and compassed the city about.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

So he sent there horses and carriages and a great army; and they came by night, circling the town.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Entonces envió el rey allá gente de á caballo, y carros, y un grande ejército, los cuales vinieron de noche, y cercaron la ciudad.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Entonces, una noche, el rey de Siria envió un gran ejército con muchos carros y caballos que rodearon la ciudad.

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