2 Kings 6:16
“He answered, "Don't be afraid; for those who are with us are more than those who are with them."”
— 2 Kings 6:16
About this verse
2 Kings 6:16 comes from the book of 2 Kings, written during the Divided Kingdom (~930 BC) period. The setting is dothan. These words are attributed to Elisha. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 90% and a tone that is commanding. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include faith, spiritual reality, divine protection. Notable phrases: don't be afraid; those who are with us are more. This verse contains a promise of God.
Speaker
Elisha
Era
Divided Kingdom (~930 BC)
Emotion
resting
Type
narrative
Emotional genome
Comfort power
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