The Blinded Syrian Soldiers
The king of Syria repeatedly planned attacks against Israel, but every time his plans failed. God revealed the enemys movements to the prophet Elisha, who warned the king of Israel. The Syrian king became convinced that a spy was leaking information, but one of his officers explained that Elisha knew the plans through God's help.
One morning, Elishas servant went outside and saw the city surrounded by Syrian horses and soldiers. Terrified, he rushed to tell Elisha. Instead of panicking, Elisha prayed that God would protect them. As the Syrian army approached, Elisha prayed that God would strike them with blindness, and God answered his prayer.
Elisha then approached the confused soldiers and told them they were in the wrong place. He led them all the way to Samaria, the capital of Israel. Once they arrived safely inside the city, Elisha prayed again and God restored their sight.
When the king of Israel asked if the enemy soldiers should be killed, Elisha instructed him to show mercy. A great feast was prepared for them, and afterward they were allowed to return home. Following this act of kindness, the Syrians stopped raiding Israel.
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BIble verse
NIV
"Do not kill them. Would you kill those you have captured with your own sword or bow? Set food and water before them so that they may eat and drink and then go back to their master." — 2 Kings 6:22 (NIV)
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Questions & Answers (QA)
1. Who revealed the Syrian kings plans?
2. Why did the Syrian king think there was a spy?
3. Who saw the enemy army first?
4. How did the servant react?
5. What did Elisha pray for?
6. Where did Elisha lead the soldiers?
7. What happened after they reached Samaria?
8. What did the king want to do?
9. What did Elisha tell him to do instead?
10. What happened afterward?
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