2 Kings 6:22

2 Kings 6:22 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

22“Do not kill them,” he answered. “Would you kill those you have captured with your own sword or bow? Set food and water before them so that they may eat and drink and then go back to their master.”

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

22But he 6:22 Lit saidanswered, “You shall not 6:22 Lit strikekill them. Would you 6:22 Lit strikekill those whom you have taken captive with your sword and your bow? Set bread and water before them, so that they may eat and drink, and go to their master.”

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New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

22He answered, “You shall not kill them. Would you kill those you have taken captive with your sword and with your bow? Set bread and water before them, that they may eat and drink and go to their master.”

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

22Elisha answered, “You shall not kill them. Would you kill those you have taken captive with your sword and bow? Serve them bread and water, so that they may eat and drink, and go back to their master [King Ben-hadad].”

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

22“Do not kill them,” he replied. “Would you kill those you have captured with your own sword or bow? Set food and water before them, that they may eat and drink and then return to their master.”

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

22“Don’t kill them,” he answered. “Would you kill people you have captured with your own sword or bow? Put some food and water in front of them. Then they can eat and drink. They can go back to their master.”

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