2 Kings 1:13
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Kings 1:13 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Kings 1:13 is a verse from the book of 2 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And he sent again a captain of the third fifty with his fifty. And the third captain of fifty went up, and came and fell..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Kings 1:13 — KJV
“And he sent again a captain of the third fifty with his fifty. And the third captain of fifty went up, and came and fell on his knees before Elijah, and besought him, and said unto him, O man of God, I pray thee, let my life, and the life of these fifty thy servants, be precious in thy sight. fell: Heb. bowed”
— 2 Kings 1:13 (KJV)
2 Kings 1:13 in Context — About the Book of 2 Kings
2 Kings races through the divided kingdom's final centuries — Elisha's double-portion miracles, kings good and evil, and finally exile to Assyria and Babylon. Yet miracles keep breaking in: floating axe heads, healed lepers, resurrection. God stays powerfully present even in national decline.
Cross-References for 2 Kings 1:13
“And the king answered and said unto the man of God, Intreat now the face of the LORD thy God, and pray for me, that my hand may be restored me again. And the man of God besought the LORD, and the king's hand was restored him again, and became as it was before. the LORD, and: Heb. the face of the LORD, etc”
Shares key themes with 2 Kings 1:13: again, came, before
“Now therefore, I pray thee, let my lord the king hear the words of his servant. If the LORD have stirred thee up against me, let him accept an offering: but if they be the children of men, cursed be they before the LORD; for they have driven me out this day from abiding in the inheritance of the LORD, saying, Go, serve other gods. accept: Heb. smell abiding: Heb. cleaving”
Shares key themes with 2 Kings 1:13: again, before, god
“And Elijah answered and said to the captain of fifty, If I be a man of God, then let fire come down from heaven, and consume thee and thy fifty. And there came down fire from heaven, and consumed him and his fifty.”
Shares key themes with 2 Kings 1:13: captain, fifty, came
“And before I had done speaking in mine heart, behold, Rebekah came forth with her pitcher on her shoulder; and she went down unto the well, and drew water: and I said unto her, Let me drink, I pray thee.”
Shares key themes with 2 Kings 1:13: went, came, before
“And he said to him, Go, I pray thee, see whether it be well with thy brethren, and well with the flocks; and bring me word again. So he sent him out of the vale of Hebron, and he came to Shechem. see...: Heb. see the peace of thy brethren, etc.”
Shares key themes with 2 Kings 1:13: sent, again, came
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