2 Kings 6:18

2 Kings 6:18 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

18As the enemy came down toward him, Elisha prayed to the Lord, “Strike this army with blindness.” So he struck them with blindness, as Elisha had asked.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

18And when they came down to him, Elisha prayed to the Lord and said, “Please strike this 6:18 Lit nationpeople with blindness.” So He struck them with blindness in accordance with the word of Elisha.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

18When they came down to him, Elisha prayed to the Lord and said, “Strike this people with blindness, I pray.” So He struck them with blindness according to the word of Elisha.

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

18When the Arameans came down to him, Elisha prayed to the Lord and said, “Please strike this people (nation) with 6:18 This is an unusual Hebrew word that implies they were blinded by a dazzling bright light (see Gen 19:11).blindness.” And God struck them with blindness, in accordance with Elisha’s request.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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.

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

18Aram’s army came down toward Elisha. Then he prayed to the Lord, “Make these soldiers blind.” So the Lord made them blind, just as Elisha had prayed.

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