2 Kings 13:17

Elisha ¹  said, “Open the east window,” and he did so. ²  Elisha said, “Shoot!” and he did so. ³  Elisha ⁴  said, “This arrow symbolizes the victory the Lord will give you over Syria. ⁵  You will annihilate Syria in Aphek!” ⁶ 

Ex 4:2,17; Jud 7:9-20; 1Sa 4:1; 2Sa 5:24; 1Ki 20:26; 2Ki 5:10-14; Joh 2:5-8; Joh 11:39-41; 1Co 1:18

¹ tn Heb “he”; the referent (Elisha) has been specified in the translation for clarity.

² tn Heb “He opened [it].”

³ tn Heb “and he shot.”

⁴ tn Heb “he”; the referent (Elisha) has been specified in the translation for clarity.

⁵ tn Heb “The arrow of victory of the Lord and the arrow of victory over Syria.”

⁶ tn Heb “you will strike down Syria in Aphek until destruction.”