6:9a Then the man of God sent word to the king of Israel:

But God’s prophet sent a message to the king of Israel. He said,

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⌊But whenever the king made such a decision,⌋ Elisha the prophet of God sent news of it to the king of Israel. He told the king,

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⌊But each time the king met with his officers,⌋ Elisha ⌊afterward⌋ sent a messenger to warn the king of Israel. ⌊He warned him⌋

6:9b “Be careful passing by this place,

“Be careful not to pass that place,

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“Watch out! Avoid that place,

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not to go near the area

6:9c for the Arameans are going down there.”

because the men/soldiers of Aram are going to camp there.”

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because the Aramean army is moving there.”

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where the Aramean/Syrian soldiers intended to make their camp.

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