2 Kings 1:14

Verse

Behold, fire has come down from heaven and consumed the first two captains of fifty, with all their men. But now may my life be precious in your sight.”

American Standard Version (1901)

Behold, there came fire down from heaven, and consumed the two former captains of fifty with their fifties; but now let my life be precious in thy sight.

Bible in Basic English

For fire came down from heaven and put an end to the first two captains of fifty and their fifties; but now let my life be of value in your eyes.

Douay-Rheims 1899

Behold fire came down from heaven, and consumed the two first captains of fifty men, and the fifties that were with them: but now I beseech thee to spare my life.

Free Bible Version

Yes, fire has fallen from heaven and burned up the first two captains of fifty, along with all their men. But now please value my life!”

Geneva Bible 1599

Beholde, there came fire downe from the heauen and deuoured the two former captaines ouer fiftie with their fifties: therefore let my life nowe be precious in thy sight.

King James (Authorized) Version

Behold, there came fire down from heaven, and burnt up the two captains of the former fifties with their fifties: therefore let my life now be precious in thy sight.

Translation for Translators

We know that two times fire came down from the sky and killed officers and the 50 soldiers who were with them. So now, please be kind to me!”

Unlocked Literal Bible

Indeed, fire came down from heaven and consumed the first two captains with their men, but now let my life be precious in your sight.”

Noah Webster Bible

Behold, there came fire down from heaven, and burnt up the two captains of the former fifties with their fifties: therefore let my life now be precious in thy sight.

World English Bible

Behold, fire came down from the sky and consumed the last two captains of fifty with their fifties. But now let my life be precious in your sight.”

Young's Literal Translation

Lo, come down hath fire from the heavens, and consumeth the two heads of the former fifties and their fifties; and, now, let my soul be precious in thine eyes.'

Context

Elijah Denounces Ahaziah

¹³So the king sent a third captain with his fifty men. And the third captain went up, fell on his knees before Elijah, and begged him, “Man of God, may my life and the lives of these fifty servants please be precious in your sight.¹⁴Behold, fire has come down from heaven and consumed the first two captains of fifty, with all their men. But now may my life be precious in your sight.”

Summary

This verse depicts the power and authority of the prophet Elijah, as he pronounces judgment from the Lord upon King Ahaziah. Elijah's words were not his own but were a direct message from God, demonstrating the prophet's role as a messenger of divine justice. The swift fulfillment of Elijah's prophecy underscores the certainty and immediacy of God's judgment upon those who defy His will. It serves as a reminder of the consequences of disobedience and the importance of heeding God's word through His chosen messengers.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

Behold, there came fire down from heaven and burnt up the two captains of the former fifties with their fifties,.... He owns the facts, and ascribes the death of them to the true cause, and appears to have an awful sense of the judgment of God on them, fearing the same would befall him and his: therefore let my life now be precious in thy sight; by sparing it, what is precious and valuable being spared.

2 Kings 1:14

Elijah Denounces Ahaziah

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Berean Standard Bible

Behold, fire has come down from heaven and consumed the first two captains of fifty, with all their men. But now may my life be precious in your sight.”

American Standard Version (1901)

Behold, there came fire down from heaven, and consumed the two former captains of fifty with their fifties; but now let my life be precious in thy sight.

Bible in Basic English

For fire came down from heaven and put an end to the first two captains of fifty and their fifties; but now let my life be of value in your eyes.

Douay-Rheims 1899

Behold fire came down from heaven, and consumed the two first captains of fifty men, and the fifties that were with them: but now I beseech thee to spare my life.

Free Bible Version

Yes, fire has fallen from heaven and burned up the first two captains of fifty, along with all their men. But now please value my life!”

Geneva Bible 1599

Beholde, there came fire downe from the heauen and deuoured the two former captaines ouer fiftie with their fifties: therefore let my life nowe be precious in thy sight.

King James (Authorized) Version

Behold, there came fire down from heaven, and burnt up the two captains of the former fifties with their fifties: therefore let my life now be precious in thy sight.

Translation for Translators

We know that two times fire came down from the sky and killed officers and the 50 soldiers who were with them. So now, please be kind to me!”

Unlocked Literal Bible

Indeed, fire came down from heaven and consumed the first two captains with their men, but now let my life be precious in your sight.”

Noah Webster Bible

Behold, there came fire down from heaven, and burnt up the two captains of the former fifties with their fifties: therefore let my life now be precious in thy sight.

World English Bible

Behold, fire came down from the sky and consumed the last two captains of fifty with their fifties. But now let my life be precious in your sight.”

Young's Literal Translation

Lo, come down hath fire from the heavens, and consumeth the two heads of the former fifties and their fifties; and, now, let my soul be precious in thine eyes.'