2 Kings 13:16

New English Translation

Then Elisha told the king of Israel, “Aim the bow.” He did so, and Elisha placed his hands on the king’s hands.

Cross References

Genesis 49:24

But his bow will remain steady, and his hands will be skillful; because of the hands of the Mighty One of Jacob, because of the Shepherd, the Rock of Israel,

2 Kings 13:15

Elisha told him, “Take a bow and some arrows,” and he did so.

2 Kings 13:17

Elisha said, “Open the east window,” and he did so. Elisha said, “Shoot!” and he did so. Elisha said, “This arrow symbolizes the victory the Lord will give you over Syria. You will annihilate Syria in Aphek!”

2 Kings 4:34

He got up on the bed and spread his body out over the boy; he put his mouth on the boy’s mouth, his eyes over the boy’s eyes, and the palms of his hands against the boy’s palms. He bent down over him, and the boy’s skin grew warm.

Psalm 144:1

The Lord, my protector, deserves praise – the one who trains my hands for battle, and my fingers for war,