2 Kings 6:8

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Now the king of Syria was fighting against Israel, and he took counsel with his servants, saying, "In this and that place, let us set up an ambush."

Cross References

1 Kings 20:1

Then Benhadad, the king of Syria, gathered together his entire army. And there were thirty-two kings with him, with horses and chariots. And ascending, he fought against Samaria, and he besieged it.

1 Kings 20:23

Then truly, the servants of the king of Syria said to him: "Their gods are the gods of the mountains; because of this, they have overwhelmed us. But it is better that we fight against them in the plains, and then we will prevail over them.

1 Kings 20:34

And he said to him: "The cities that my father took from your father, I will return. And you may make streets for yourself in Damascus, just as my father made in Samaria. And after we have made a pact, I will withdraw from you." Therefore, he formed a pact with him, and he released him.

1 Kings 22:1

Then three years passed without war between Syria and Israel.

1 Kings 22:31

Now the king of Syria had instructed the thirty-two commanders of the chariots, saying, "You shall not fight against anyone, small or great, except against the king of Israel alone."

2 Kings 6:24

Now it happened that, after these things, Benhadad, the king of Syria, gathered together his entire army, and he ascended and was besieging Samaria.

2 Kings 6:7

And he said, "Take it." And he extended his hand, and took it.

2 Kings 6:9

And so the man of God sent to the king of Israel, saying: "Take care not to pass by that place. For the Syrians are there in ambush."

Proverbs 20:18

Plans are strengthened by counsels. And wars are to be handled by governments.

Proverbs 21:30

There is no wisdom, there is no prudence, there is no counsel, which is against the Lord.

Isaiah 8:10

Undertake a plan, and it will be dissipated! Speak a word, and it will not be done! For God is with us.