2 Kings 7:5
2 Kings 7:5 in Multiple Translations
So they arose at twilight and went to the camp of the Arameans. But when they came to the outskirts of the camp, there was not a man to be found.
And they rose up in the twilight, to go unto the camp of the Syrians: and when they were come to the uttermost part of the camp of Syria, behold, there was no man there.
And they rose up in the twilight, to go unto the camp of the Syrians; and when they were come to the outermost part of the camp of the Syrians, behold, there was no man there.
So in the half light they got up to go to the tents of Aram; but when they came to the outer line of tents, there was no one there.
So they set off when it was getting dark and went to the camp of the Arameans. But when they arrived at the edge of the camp, nobody was there!
So they rose vp in the twilight, to goe to the campe of the Aramites: and when they were come to the vtmost part of the campe of the Aramites, loe, there was no man there.
And they rise in the twilight, to go in unto the camp of Aram, and they come in unto the extremity of the camp of Aram, and lo, there is not a man there,
They rose up in the twilight to go to the camp of the Syrians. When they had come to the outermost part of the camp of the Syrians, behold, no man was there.
And they rose in the twilight to go to the camp of the Syrians: and when they had come to the uttermost part of the camp of Syria, behold, there was no man there.
So they arose in the evening, to go to the Syrian camp, And when they were come to the first part of the camp of the Syrians, they found no man there.
So when it was getting dark, those four men went to the camp where the army of Syria had set up their tents. But when they reached the camp, they saw that there was no one there!
Berean Amplified Bible — 2 Kings 7:5
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2 Kings 7:5 Interlinear (Deep Study)
BIB
HEB
וַ/יָּק֣וּמוּ
בַ/נֶּ֔שֶׁף
לָ/ב֖וֹא
אֶל
מַחֲנֵ֣ה
אֲרָ֑ם
וַ/יָּבֹ֗אוּ
עַד
קְצֵה֙
מַחֲנֵ֣ה
אֲרָ֔ם
וְ/הִנֵּ֥ה
אֵֽין
שָׁ֖ם
אִֽישׁ
וַ/יָּק֣וּמוּ
qûwm
H6965
-kamai
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
בַ/נֶּ֔שֶׁף
nesheph
H5399
twilight
Prep | N-ms
לָ/ב֖וֹא
bôwʼ
H935
Lebo
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep
מַחֲנֵ֣ה
machăneh
H4264
camp
N-cs
אֲרָ֑ם
ʼĂrâm
H758
Aram
N-proper
וַ/יָּבֹ֗אוּ
bôwʼ
H935
Lebo
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
עַד
ʻad
H5704
till
Prep
קְצֵה֙
qâtseh
H7097
end
N-cs
מַחֲנֵ֣ה
machăneh
H4264
camp
N-cs
אֲרָ֔ם
ʼĂrâm
H758
Aram
N-proper
וְ/הִנֵּ֥ה
hinnêh
H2009
behold
Conj | Part
אֵֽין
ʼayin
H369
nothing
Part
שָׁ֖ם
shâm
H8033
there
Adv
אִֽישׁ
ʼîysh
H376
man
N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Kings 7:5
וַ/יָּק֣וּמוּ
qûwm
H6965
"-kamai"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
Qum means to rise or stand up, used in various contexts like rising to power or standing firm, as seen in Jeremiah and Ezra.
Definition: Combined with lev (לֵב "Leb" H3820B) § -Kamai = "my adversary" Leb-kamai, i.e., people of Gambulai
Usage: Occurs in 596 OT verses. KJV: abide, accomplish, [idiom] be clearer, confirm, continue, decree, [idiom] be dim, endure, [idiom] enemy, enjoin, get up, make good, help, hold, (help to) lift up (again), make, [idiom] but newly, ordain, perform, pitch, raise (up), rear (up), remain, (a-) rise (up) (again, against), rouse up, set (up), (e-) stablish, (make to) stand (up), stir up, strengthen, succeed, (as-, make) sure(-ly), (be) up(-hold, -rising). See also: Genesis 4:8; Numbers 30:13; Ruth 4:10.
בַ/נֶּ֔שֶׁף
nesheph
H5399
"twilight"
Prep | N-ms
Twilight, or the time of dawn or dusk when the breeze prevails, marking the beginning or end of the day. This term is used to describe the dark or light periods.
Definition: 1) twilight 1a) evening twilight 1b) morning twilight
Usage: Occurs in 12 OT verses. KJV: dark, dawning of the day (morning), night, twilight. See also: 1 Samuel 30:17; Psalms 119:147; Proverbs 7:9.
לָ/ב֖וֹא
bôwʼ
H935
"Lebo"
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
This verb means to go or come, and is used in many contexts, such as entering a place or approaching someone, as seen in the book of Genesis. It can also mean to abide or apply, and is translated in various ways in the KJV Bible. This term is related to the name Lebo Hamath.
Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter
Usage: Occurs in 2307 OT verses. KJV: abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. See also: Genesis 2:19; Genesis 32:7; Exodus 1:19.
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
מַחֲנֵ֣ה
machăneh
H4264
"camp"
N-cs
This word refers to a camp or army, like the Israelites' encampments in the wilderness. It can also mean a group of people or animals. The KJV translates it as 'army, band, or camp'.
Definition: 1) encampment, camp 1a) camp, place of encampment 1b) camp of armed host, army camp 1c) those who encamp, company, body of people
Usage: Occurs in 190 OT verses. KJV: army, band, battle, camp, company, drove, host, tents. See also: Genesis 32:3; Joshua 6:18; Psalms 27:3.
אֲרָ֑ם
ʼĂrâm
H758
"Aram"
N-proper
Aram refers to a region in the Bible, also known as Syria, and its people, the Arameans. The grandson of Nahor, an ancestor of Jesus, was also named Aram. The prophet Isaiah wrote about Aram and its relationship with Israel in Isaiah 7:1-9.
Definition: Aram or Arameans = "exalted" Aram or Syrian nation Another name of pad.dan (פַּדָּן "Paddan" H6307)
Usage: Occurs in 118 OT verses. KJV: Aram, Mesopotamia, Syria, Syrians. See also: Genesis 10:22; 2 Kings 8:28; Isaiah 7:1.
וַ/יָּבֹ֗אוּ
bôwʼ
H935
"Lebo"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
This verb means to go or come, and is used in many contexts, such as entering a place or approaching someone, as seen in the book of Genesis. It can also mean to abide or apply, and is translated in various ways in the KJV Bible. This term is related to the name Lebo Hamath.
Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter
Usage: Occurs in 2307 OT verses. KJV: abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. See also: Genesis 2:19; Genesis 32:7; Exodus 1:19.
עַד
ʻad
H5704
"till"
Prep
This Hebrew word means until or as far as, describing a point in time or space. It's used in the Bible to set boundaries or limits, like in Exodus when describing the Israelites' journey.
Definition: prep 1) as far as, even to, until, up to, while, as far as 1a) of space 1a1) as far as, up to, even to 1b) in combination 1b1) from...as far as, both...and (with 'min' -from) 1c) of time 1c1) even to, until, unto, till, during, end 1d) of degree 1d1) even to, to the degree of, even like conj 2) until, while, to the point that, so that even Aramaic equivalent: ad (עַד "till" H5705)
Usage: Occurs in 1128 OT verses. KJV: against, and, as, at, before, by (that), even (to), for(-asmuch as), (hither-) to, [phrase] how long, into, as long (much) as, (so) that, till, toward, until, when, while, ([phrase] as) yet. See also: Genesis 3:19; Exodus 32:20; Numbers 23:24.
קְצֵה֙
qâtseh
H7097
"end"
N-cs
In the book of Joshua, this word refers to an end or border of a territory. It can also mean the edge or brink of something. This concept is used to describe the boundaries of the Promised Land.
Definition: 1) end, extremity 1a) end, mouth, extremity 1b) border, outskirts 1c) the whole (condensed term for what is included within extremities) 1d) at the end of (a certain time) Also means: qe.tseh (קֵ֫צֶה "end" H7097B)
Usage: Occurs in 87 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, border, brim, brink, edge, end, (in-) finite, frontier, outmost coast, quarter, shore, (out-) side, [idiom] some, ut(-ter-) most (part). See also: Genesis 8:3; Judges 7:19; Psalms 19:5.
מַחֲנֵ֣ה
machăneh
H4264
"camp"
N-cs
This word refers to a camp or army, like the Israelites' encampments in the wilderness. It can also mean a group of people or animals. The KJV translates it as 'army, band, or camp'.
Definition: 1) encampment, camp 1a) camp, place of encampment 1b) camp of armed host, army camp 1c) those who encamp, company, body of people
Usage: Occurs in 190 OT verses. KJV: army, band, battle, camp, company, drove, host, tents. See also: Genesis 32:3; Joshua 6:18; Psalms 27:3.
אֲרָ֔ם
ʼĂrâm
H758
"Aram"
N-proper
Aram refers to a region in the Bible, also known as Syria, and its people, the Arameans. The grandson of Nahor, an ancestor of Jesus, was also named Aram. The prophet Isaiah wrote about Aram and its relationship with Israel in Isaiah 7:1-9.
Definition: Aram or Arameans = "exalted" Aram or Syrian nation Another name of pad.dan (פַּדָּן "Paddan" H6307)
Usage: Occurs in 118 OT verses. KJV: Aram, Mesopotamia, Syria, Syrians. See also: Genesis 10:22; 2 Kings 8:28; Isaiah 7:1.
וְ/הִנֵּ֥ה
hinnêh
H2009
"behold"
Conj | Part
This Hebrew word is an expression that means 'behold' or 'look', often used to draw attention to something. It appears in Genesis and Isaiah, and is translated as 'behold' or 'lo' in the KJV.
Definition: behold, lo, see, if
Usage: Occurs in 799 OT verses. KJV: behold, lo, see. See also: Genesis 1:29; Genesis 42:35; Deuteronomy 19:18.
אֵֽין
ʼayin
H369
"nothing"
Part
This word means nothing or not, often used to indicate the absence of something, as in Genesis 1:2 where the earth was without form. It emphasizes the idea of something lacking or non-existent.
Definition: 1) nothing, not, nought n 1a) nothing, nought neg 1b) not 1c) to have not (of possession) adv 1d) without w/prep 1e) for lack of
Usage: Occurs in 686 OT verses. KJV: else, except, fail, (father-) less, be gone, in(-curable), neither, never, no (where), none, nor, (any, thing), not, nothing, to nought, past, un(-searchable), well-nigh, without. Compare H370 (אַיִן). See also: Genesis 2:5; Deuteronomy 14:27; 1 Kings 15:22.
שָׁ֖ם
shâm
H8033
"there"
Adv
The Hebrew word sham means there or then, often used to describe a location or point in time. It can also mean thither or thence, indicating movement or direction. This word is used frequently in the Bible to provide context and clarify the setting of a story.
Definition: 1) there, thither 1a) there 1b) thither (after verbs of motion) 1c) from there, thence 1d) then (as an adverb of time) Aramaic equivalent: tam.mah (תַּמָּה "there" H8536)
Usage: Occurs in 732 OT verses. KJV: in it, [phrase] thence, there (-in, [phrase] of, [phrase] out), [phrase] thither, [phrase] whither. See also: Genesis 2:8; Exodus 21:33; Deuteronomy 19:4.
אִֽישׁ
ʼîysh
H376
"man"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for man, referring to a male person or individual, is used in the Bible to describe humans in contrast to God or animals, as seen in Genesis and Psalms. It can also mean husband or servant. In the KJV, it is translated as man or male.
Definition: : man 1) man 1a) man, male (in contrast to woman, female) 1b) husband 1c) human being, person (in contrast to God) 1d) servant 1e) mankind 1f) champion 1g) great man 2) whosoever 3) each (adjective)
Usage: Occurs in 1851 OT verses. KJV: also, another, any (man), a certain, [phrase] champion, consent, each, every (one), fellow, (foot-, husband-) man, (good-, great, mighty) man, he, high (degree), him (that is), husband, man(-kind), [phrase] none, one, people, person, [phrase] steward, what (man) soever, whoso(-ever), worthy. Compare H802 (אִשָּׁה). See also: Genesis 2:23; Genesis 42:25; Exodus 32:23.
Study Notes — 2 Kings 7:5
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- 2 Kings 7:5 Summary
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 2 Kings 7:5
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Kings 7:5
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Kings 7:5
- Trapp's Commentary on 2 Kings 7:5
- Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Kings 7:5
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Kings 7:5
- Cambridge Bible on 2 Kings 7:5
- Barnes' Notes on 2 Kings 7:5
- Sermons on 2 Kings 7:5
Context — The Syrians Flee
3Now there were four men with leprosy at the entrance of the city gate, and they said to one another, “Why just sit here until we die?
4If we say, ‘Let us go into the city,’ we will die there from the famine in the city; but if we sit here, we will also die. So come now, let us go over to the camp of the Arameans. If they let us live, we will live; if they kill us, we will die.”
5So they arose at twilight and went to the camp of the Arameans. But when they came to the outskirts of the camp, there was not a man to be found.
6For the Lord had caused the Arameans to hear the sound of chariots, horses, and a great army, so that they said to one another, “Look, the king of Israel must have hired the kings of the Hittites and Egyptians to attack us.” 7Thus the Arameans had arisen and fled at twilight, abandoning their tents and horses and donkeys. The camp was intact, and they had run for their lives.Cross References
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| 1 | Deuteronomy 28:7 | The LORD will cause the enemies who rise up against you to be defeated before you. They will march out against you in one direction but flee from you in seven. |
| 2 | Deuteronomy 32:25 | Outside, the sword will take their children, and inside, terror will strike the young man and the young woman, the infant and the gray-haired man. |
| 3 | 1 Samuel 30:17 | And David struck them down from twilight until the evening of the next day. Not a man escaped, except four hundred young men who fled, riding off on camels. |
| 4 | Leviticus 27:8 | But if the one making the vow is too poor to pay the valuation, he is to present the person before the priest, who shall set the value according to what the one making the vow can afford. |
| 5 | Ezekiel 12:6–7 | And as they watch, lift your bags to your shoulder and take them out at dusk; cover your face so that you cannot see the land. For I have made you a sign to the house of Israel.” So I did as I was commanded. I brought out my bags for exile by day, and in the evening I dug through the wall by hand. I took my belongings out at dusk, carrying them on my shoulder as they watched. |
| 6 | Ezekiel 12:12 | And at dusk the prince among them will lift his bags to his shoulder and go out. They will dig through the wall to bring him out. He will cover his face so he cannot see the land. |
| 7 | Deuteronomy 32:30 | How could one man pursue a thousand, or two put ten thousand to flight, unless their Rock had sold them, unless the LORD had given them up? |
| 8 | Leviticus 27:26 | But no one may consecrate a firstborn of the livestock, because a firstborn belongs to the LORD. Whether it is an ox or a sheep, it is the LORD’s. |
2 Kings 7:5 Summary
[This verse shows that God can cause even the strongest armies to flee in fear, and that He can provide for His people in unexpected ways. The four men with leprosy were desperate and decided to take a chance with the enemy, but God had already taken care of the situation, as seen in 2 Kings 7:6-7. This is similar to other times in the Bible when God delivered His people, such as when He parted the Red Sea in Exodus 14:13-31. We can trust that God will take care of us, even when things seem impossible.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did the four men with leprosy decide to go to the camp of the Arameans?
The four men with leprosy decided to go to the camp of the Arameans because they figured they would die either way, so they might as well try to find food and survival with the enemy, as seen in 2 Kings 7:3-4.
What happened when the four men arrived at the camp of the Arameans?
When the four men arrived at the camp of the Arameans, they found that it was abandoned, with no one to be found, as stated in 2 Kings 7:5.
Is this event a miracle, and if so, what does it show about God's power?
Yes, this event is a miracle, and it shows that God is all-powerful and can cause even the strongest armies to flee in fear, as seen in 2 Kings 7:6-7, and this is consistent with other biblical accounts of God's power, such as Exodus 14:13-31.
How does this verse relate to the broader story of God's deliverance of His people?
This verse is part of the larger story of God's deliverance of the Israelites from the Arameans, and it shows how God can use unexpected and unlikely events to bring about salvation, as seen in other stories like Genesis 45:1-15 and Isaiah 40:1-31.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that God has provided for you in unexpected ways, and how can you trust Him to do so in the future?
- How can you apply the faith and desperation of the four men with leprosy to your own life, and what are some areas where you need to trust God for deliverance?
- What are some ways that you can see God's power and provision in your life, even in the midst of difficult circumstances?
- How can you use this verse to encourage others who are going through hard times, and what are some ways that you can point them to God's power and love?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Kings 7:5
And they rose up in the twilight, to go unto the camp of the Syrians,...., The dusk of the evening, or the evening twilight, as appears from 2 Kings 7:9, and when they were come to the uttermost part
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Kings 7:5
And they rose up in the twilight, to go unto the camp of the Syrians: and when they were come to the uttermost part of the camp of Syria, behold, there was no man there.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Kings 7:5
in the twilight; in the evening twilight, as appears from ,12.
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Kings 7:5
2 Kings 7:5 And they rose up in the twilight, to go unto the camp of the Syrians: and when they were come to the uttermost part of the camp of Syria, behold, [there was] no man there.Ver. 5. And they rose up in the twilight.] In the evening twilight, the Syrians being fled but a little before.
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Kings 7:5
(5) In the twilight—i.e., at nightfall. (See 2 Kings 7:9; 2 Kings 7:12.) They waited till then, that their departure might not be noticed from the walls. The uttermost part—i.e., the outskirts or verge of the camp nearest to Samaria.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Kings 7:5
Verse 5. The uttermost part of the camp] Where the Syrian advanced guards should have been.
Cambridge Bible on 2 Kings 7:5
5. in the twilight] This must be evening twilight. For in verse 9 they blame themselves for tarrying until morning light, and it was in the night (verse 12) that Jehoram was roused by the news that the Syrian camp was vacated. to the uttermost [R.V. outermost] part of the camp of Syria] R.V. the Syrians. The portion meant is that which was nearest to them, but ‘uttermost’ has lost that sense now, and would be taken to signify the ‘farthest portion’. Hence the change here and in verse 8. The Hebrew word for Syria is Aram, which is used alike for the country and the people; and since it is rendered ‘Syrians’ in the first clause of this verse, and in other places of the chapter, there is no need why it should be otherwise translated here.
Barnes' Notes on 2 Kings 7:5
The twilight - The evening twilight (see 2 Kings 7:9). The uttermost part of the camp - The extreme boundary of the camp toward the city, not its furthest or most distant portion. Compare 2 Kings 7:8.
Sermons on 2 Kings 7:5
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Be Filled With the Holy Spirit - 5 by Zacharias Tanee Fomum | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the concept of success and how it relates to time. They explain that success is often measured by personal growth and opportunities, and that |
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Prevailing Prayers by Sharon Ries | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of drawing near to God through prayer. He references James 4:8, which encourages believers to draw near to God and promises th |
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The Horizon of Divine Purpose - Part 7 by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the purpose and work of God in the lives of believers. He emphasizes that God is working to reproduce the image of Christ in every believer th |
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The Voice of Ezekiel (Continued) Ii by T. Austin-Sparks | T. Austin-Sparks delves into the profound significance of God incarnating truth in His messengers, making them the message itself. He emphasizes the close identity between the pers |
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Set "For a Sign" by T. Austin-Sparks | T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes that true consecration to God involves becoming a sign of His wisdom and power to the world. He illustrates that just as Moses was a sign to the Israeli |
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The Divine Reaction by T. Austin-Sparks | T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes the crisis faced by the early church as Paul prepares to depart, leaving Timothy and others to uphold the truth amidst moral laxity and spiritual declin |
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Praise by Hans R. Waldvogel | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of Elijah and his servant when they saw the mountains full of chariots, representing the enemy. The preacher emphasizes that when w |