Therefore sent he thither horses, and chariots, and a great host: and they came by night, and compassed the city about.

Therefore he sent thither horses and chariots, and the strength of an army: and they came by night, and beset the city.

Therefore he sent thither horses, and chariots, and a great host: and they came by night, and encompassed the city.

And he sendeth thither horses and chariot, and a heavy force, and they come in by night, and go round against the city.

So he sent there horses and carriages and a great army; and they came by night, circling the town.

Therefore, he sent horses, and chariots, and experienced soldiers to that place. And when they had arrived in the night, they encircled the city.

He sent thither horses - It is strange he did not think that he who could penetrate his secrets with respect to the Israelitish army, could inform himself of all his machinations against his own life.

Therefore sent he thither horses, and chariots, and a (f) great host: and they came by night, and compassed the city about.
(f) Though it was nothing in man's judgment to have taken Elisha, yet the wicked doubt, and think they are never able to prepare enough power, though it be but against one or a few.

Therefore sent he thither horses and chariots, and a great host,.... To terrify the inhabitants from attempting to defend the prophet, but deliver him up at once:
and they came by night; that they might come upon them unawares, and their design not be discovered, so as to have timely help from Samaria, which was not far off:
and compassed the city about; that the prophet might not make his escape out of it.