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International Standard Version
Eventually the king of Aram went to war against Israel, taking counsel with his advisors and concluding, "In such and such a place I'll build my encampment."
New American Standard Bible
Now the king of Aram was warring against Israel; and he
King James Version
Then the king of Syria warred against Israel, and took counsel with his servants, saying, In such and such a place shall be my camp.
Holman Bible
When the king of Aram
A Conservative Version
Now the king of Syria was warring against Israel, and he took counsel with his servants, saying, In such and such a place shall be my camp.
American Standard Version
Now the king of Syria was warring against Israel; and he took counsel with his servants, saying, In such and such a place shall be my camp.
Amplified
Now the king of Aram (Syria) was making war against Israel, and he consulted with his servants, saying, “My camp shall be in such and such a place.”
Bible in Basic English
At that time the king of Aram was making war against Israel; and he had a meeting with the chiefs of his army and said, I will be waiting in secret in some named place.
Darby Translation
And the king of Syria warred against Israel; and he took counsel with his servants, saying, In such and such a place shall be my camp.
Julia Smith Translation
And the king of Aram was warring against Israel, and he counseled with his servants, saying, To such a certain place my encampments
King James 2000
Then the king of Syria warred against Israel, and took counsel with his servants, saying, In such and such a place shall be my camp.
Lexham Expanded Bible
The king of Aram was fighting with Israel, so he consulted with his officers, saying, "My camp is {at such and such a place}."
Modern King James verseion
And the king of Syria warred against Israel, and took counsel with his servants, saying, In such and such a place shall be my camp.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And the king of Syria fought against Israel, and took counsel with his servants, saying, "In such a place and in such a place will I pitch."
NET Bible
Now the king of Syria was at war with Israel. He consulted his advisers, who said, "Invade at such and such a place."
New Heart English Bible
Now the king of Syria was warring against Israel; and he took counsel with his servants, saying, "My camp will be in such and such a place."
The Emphasized Bible
Now, the king of Syria, was making war against Israel, - so he took counsel with his servants, saying - In such and such a place, shall be my encampment.
Webster
Then the king of Syria warred against Israel, and took counsel with his servants, saying, In such and such a place shall be my camp.
World English Bible
Now the king of Syria was warring against Israel; and he took counsel with his servants, saying, "My camp will be in such and such a place."
Youngs Literal Translation
And the king of Aram hath been fighting against Israel, and taketh counsel with his servants, saying, 'At such and such a place is my encamping.'
Themes
Israel » Hoshea » History of » Syria » Invades
Joram » Also called jehoram » Has war with the king of syria
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Word Count of 20 Translations in 2 Kings 6:8
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Context Readings
Arameans Plot To Take Elisha
7 Then Elisha said, "Pick it up!" So the young man reached out and picked it up. 8 Eventually the king of Aram went to war against Israel, taking counsel with his advisors and concluding, "In such and such a place I'll build my encampment." 9 So the man of God sent a message to the king of Israel, warning him, "Keep an eye on that area, because the Arameans are going to be there!"
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1 Kings 20:1
A little while later, King Ben-hadad of Aram mustered an army of cavalry and chariots in a military confederacy with 32 kings, invaded Samaria, and set up siege encampments there.
1 Kings 20:23
Sure enough, the advisors to the king of Aram told him, "Their gods are mountain gods. That's why they were stronger than we were. But when we fight them on the plains, we're certain to be the stronger army!
1 Kings 20:34
Ben-hadad made this promise to Ahab: "I will restore the cities that my ancestors took from your ancestors. You'll be able to build streets named after yourself in Damascus, as my father did in Samaria." "With this promise I will release you," Ahab replied. So Ahab made a treaty with Ben-hadad and let him go.
1 Kings 22:31
Meanwhile, the king of Aram had issued these orders to 32 of his chariot commanders: "Don't attack unimportant soldiers or ranking officers. Go after only the king of Israel."
2 Kings 6:24
Some time later, King Ben-hadad from Aram mustered his army, invaded the land, and attacked Samaria
Job 5:12-13
He frustrates the plans of the crafty; so that what they work for never succeeds.
Proverbs 20:18
Make plans by seeking advice; make war by obtaining guidance.
Proverbs 21:30
No wisdom, insight, or counsel can prevail against the LORD.
Isaiah 7:5-7
Aram, Ephraim, and Remaliah's son have plotted this evil against you:
Isaiah 8:10
Take counsel together, but it will all be for nothing; go ahead and talk, but it will all be for nothing, for God is with us."