Lux Domini
And one of his servants said, None, my lord, O king: but Elisha, the prophet that is in Israel, telleth the king of Israel the words that thou speakest in thy bedchamber.

What does 2 Kings 6:12 mean?

The king of Israel regarded the warnings Elisha gave him, of danger from the Syrians, but would not heed the warnings of danger from his sins.

Key themes

HopeJustice and mercySalvationTruthProphetic witness

Read with

Keep this verse inside 2 Kings 6:8-12 and alongside a few nearby related passages.

Glossary

Elisha Person

God his salvation, the son of Shaphat of Abel-meholah, who became the attendant and disciple of Elijah ( 1 Kings 19:16-19 ).