2 Kings 6:19Elisha said to them, "This is not the way, neither is this the city. Follow me, and I will bring you to the man whom you seek." He led them to Samaria.
The setting
Near Dothan, Israel, ~850 BC. Elisha deliberately misdirects blinded Aramean soldiers who came to capture him, leading them 12 miles south to Samaria where they'll be completely surrounded by Israelite forces.
The emotion here: calm confidence despite being outnumbered
The original word
derek (דֶּרֶךְ) — the way, path, road; also means 'manner of life' or 'course of action'
Why it matters
Samaria was the heavily fortified capital of the Northern Kingdom, making this the perfect trap
Read with care
What most readers miss in 2 Kings 6:19
Elisha isn't lying — he's using wordplay. Technically he WILL bring them to 'the man they seek' (himself)
Common misconceptionPeople think Elisha is lying here, but he's being technically truthful while using divine strategy. This isn't deception — it's wisdom.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 2 Kings 6:19
Bible Genome reading
2 Kings 6:19 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
2 Kings 6:19 comes from the book of 2 Kings, written during the Divided Kingdom period. These words are attributed to Elisha. The dominant emotion in this verse is deciding, with a comfort power of 30% and a tone that is conversational. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include deception, strategic wisdom, divine plan. Notable phrases: this is not the way; follow me. This verse contains a command.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same deciding
“"You shall have no other gods before me.”
— Deuteronomy 5:7
“"You shall not murder.”
— Exodus 20:13
“Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.”
— Matthew 23:12
“For God didn't give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.”
— 2 Timothy 1:7
“But Peter said, "Silver and gold have I none, but what I have, that I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, get up and walk!"”
— Acts 3:6
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