2 Kings 13:17

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 

[13:17]  ¹ tn Heb “he”; the referent (Elisha) has been specified in the translation for clarity.

[13:17]  ² tn Heb “He opened [it].”

[13:17]  ³ tn Heb “and he shot.”

[13:17]  ⁴ tn Heb “he”; the referent (Elisha) has been specified in the translation for clarity.

[13:17]  ⁵ tn Heb “The arrow of victory of the Lord and the arrow of victory over Syria.”

[13:17]  ⁶ tn Heb “you will strike down Syria in Aphek until destruction.”