Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version At dusk they got up and went to the camp of the Arameans. When they reached the edge of the camp, no one was there, New Living Translation So at twilight they set out for the camp of the Arameans. But when they came to the edge of the camp, no one was there! English Standard Version So they arose at twilight to go to the camp of the Syrians. But when they came to the edge of the camp of the Syrians, behold, there was no one there. Berean Standard Bible So they arose at twilight and went to the camp of the Arameans. But when they came to the outskirts of the camp, there was not a man to be found. Berean Literal Bible And they arose in the twilight to go in to the camp of Aram, and they came in to the outskirts of the camp of Aram. And behold, not a man was there. King James Bible And they rose up in the twilight, to go unto the camp of the Syrians: and when they were come to the uttermost part of the camp of Syria, behold, there was no man there. New King James Version And they rose at twilight to go to the camp of the Syrians; and when they had come to the outskirts of the Syrian camp, to their surprise no one was there. New American Standard Bible So they got up at twilight to go to the camp of the Arameans; when they came to the outskirts of the camp of the Arameans, behold, there was no one there. NASB 1995 They arose at twilight to go to the camp of the Arameans; when they came to the outskirts of the camp of the Arameans, behold, there was no one there. NASB 1977 And they arose at twilight to go to the camp of the Arameans; when they came to the outskirts of the camp of the Arameans, behold, there was no one there. Legacy Standard Bible So they arose at twilight to go to the camp of the Arameans. Then they came to the outskirts of the camp of the Arameans, but behold, there was no one there. Amplified Bible So they got up at twilight to go to the Aramean camp. But when they came to the edge of the camp, there was no one there. Berean Annotated Bible So they arose at twilight and went to the camp of the Arameans (exalted). But when they came to the outskirts of the camp, there was not a man to be found. Christian Standard Bible So the diseased men got up at twilight to go to the Arameans’ camp. When they came to the camp’s edge, they discovered that no one was there, Holman Christian Standard Bible So the diseased men got up at twilight to go to the Arameans’ camp. When they came to the camp’s edge, they discovered that there was not a single man there, American Standard Version And they rose up in the twilight, to go unto the camp of the Syrians; and when they were come to the outermost part of the camp of the Syrians, behold, there was no man there. English Revised Version And they rose up in the twilight, to go unto the camp of the Syrians: and when they were come to the outermost part of the camp of the Syrians, behold, there was no man there. GOD'S WORD® Translation So they started out at dusk to go into the Aramean camp. When they came to the edge of the camp, no one was there. Good News Translation So, as it began to get dark, they went to the Syrian camp, but when they reached it, no one was there. International Standard Version So they got up at dusk and went out to the Aramean encampment. But when they arrived at the outskirts of the Aramean encampment, there was no one there! NET Bible So they started toward the Syrian camp at dusk. When they reached the edge of the Syrian camp, there was no one there. New Heart English Bible They rose up in the twilight, to go to the camp of the Arameans. When they had come to the outermost part of the camp of the Arameans, look, there was no man there. Webster's Bible Translation And they rose in the twilight to go to the camp of the Syrians: and when they had come to the uttermost part of the camp of Syria, behold, there was no man there. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleSo they arose at twilight and went to the camp of the Arameans. But when they came to the outskirts of the camp, there was not a man to be found. World English Bible They rose up in the twilight to go to the camp of the Syrians. When they had come to the outermost part of the camp of the Syrians, behold, no man was there. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd they rise in the twilight, to go to the camp of Aram, and they come to the extremity of the camp of Aram, and behold, there is not a man there, Berean Literal Bible And they arose in the twilight to go in to the camp of Aram, and they came in to the outskirts of the camp of Aram. And behold, not a man was there. Young's Literal Translation And they rise in the twilight, to go in unto the camp of Aram, and they come in unto the extremity of the camp of Aram, and lo, there is not a man there, Smith's Literal Translation And they will rise in darkness to go to the camp of Aram: and they will come even to the end of the camp of Aram, and behold, not a man there. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleSo they arose in the evening, to go to the Syrian camp, And when they were come to the first part of the camp of the Syrians, they found no man there. Catholic Public Domain Version Therefore, they rose up in the evening, so that they might go to the camp of the Syrians. And when they had arrived at the beginning of the camp of the Syrians, they found no one in that place. New American Bible At twilight they left for the Arameans; but when they reached the edge of the camp, no one was there. New Revised Standard Version So they arose at twilight to go to the Aramean camp; but when they came to the edge of the Aramean camp, there was no one there at all. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSo they rose up early in the twilight to go to the camp of Aram; and when they were come to the uttermost part of the camp, behold, there was no man there; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And they arose at dawn to go to the encampment of Edom, and they arrived at the edge of the camp, and there was no one there. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And they rose up in the twilight, to go unto the camp of the Arameans; and when they were come to the outermost part of the camp of the Arameans, behold, there was no man there. Brenton Septuagint Translation And they rose up while it was yet night, to go into the camp of Syria; and they came into a part of the camp of Syria, and behold, there was no man there. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Siege Lifted…4If we say, ‘Let us go into the city,’ we will die there from the famine in the city; but if we sit here, we will also die. So come now, let us go over to the camp of the Arameans. If they let us live, we will live; if they kill us, we will die.” 5So they arose at twilight and went to the camp of the Arameans. But when they came to the outskirts of the camp, there was not a man to be found. 6For the Lord had caused the Arameans to hear the sound of chariots, horses, and a great army, so that they said to one another, “Look, the king of Israel must have hired the kings of the Hittites and Egyptians to attack us.”… Cross References So they arose at twilight Judges 7:19 Gideon and the hundred men with him reached the outskirts of the camp at the beginning of the middle watch, just after the changing of the guard. They blew their horns and broke the jars that were in their hands. 1 Samuel 30:17 And David struck them down from twilight until the evening of the next day. Not a man escaped, except four hundred young men who fled, riding off on camels. Joshua 8:3-4 So Joshua and the whole army set out to attack Ai. Joshua chose 30,000 mighty men of valor and sent them out at night / with these orders: “Pay attention. You are to lie in ambush behind the city, not too far from it. All of you must be ready. and went to the camp of the Arameans. Judges 7:21-22 Each Israelite took his position around the camp, and the entire Midianite army fled, crying out as they ran. / And when the three hundred rams’ horns sounded, the LORD set all the men in the camp against one another with their swords. The army fled to Beth-shittah toward Zererah as far as the border of Abel-meholah near Tabbath. 1 Samuel 14:15-16 Then panic struck the Philistines in the camp, in the field, and among all the people. Even those in the outposts and raiding parties trembled. Indeed, the earth quaked, and panic spread from God. / Now when Saul’s watchmen at Gibeah in Benjamin looked and saw the troops melting away and scattering in every direction, 2 Chronicles 20:22-24 The moment they began their shouts and praises, the LORD set ambushes against the men of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir who had come against Judah, and they were defeated. / The Ammonites and Moabites rose up against the inhabitants of Mount Seir, devoting them to destruction. And when they had finished off the inhabitants of Seir, they helped to destroy one another. / When the men of Judah came to a place overlooking the wilderness, they looked for the vast army, but there were only corpses lying on the ground; no one had escaped. But when they came to the outskirts of the camp, Judges 7:17-18 “Watch me and do as I do,” Gideon said. “When I come to the outskirts of the camp, do exactly as I do. / When I and all who are with me blow our horns, then you are also to blow your horns from all around the camp and shout, ‘For the LORD and for Gideon!’” 1 Samuel 14:4-13 Now there were cliffs on both sides of the pass that Jonathan intended to cross to reach the Philistine outpost. One was named Bozez and the other Seneh. / One cliff stood to the north toward Michmash, and the other to the south toward Geba. / Jonathan said to the young man bearing his armor, “Come, let us cross over to the outpost of these uncircumcised men. Perhaps the LORD will work on our behalf. Nothing can hinder the LORD from saving, whether by many or by few.” … Deuteronomy 23:12-14 You must have a place outside the camp to go and relieve yourself. / And you must have a digging tool in your equipment so that when you relieve yourself you can dig a hole and cover up your excrement. / For the LORD your God walks throughout your camp to protect you and deliver your enemies to you. Your camp must be holy, lest He see anything unclean among you and turn away from you. there was not a man to be found. Jeremiah 4:25 I looked, and no man was left; all the birds of the air had fled. Exodus 14:28 The waters flowed back and covered the chariots and horsemen—the entire army of Pharaoh that had chased the Israelites into the sea. Not one of them survived. Isaiah 13:19-22 And Babylon, the jewel of the kingdoms, the glory of the pride of the Chaldeans, will be overthrown by God like Sodom and Gomorrah. / She will never be inhabited or settled from generation to generation; no nomad will pitch his tent there, no shepherd will rest his flock there. / But desert creatures will lie down there, and howling creatures will fill her houses. Ostriches will dwell there, and wild goats will leap about. … Exodus 14:21-22 Then Moses stretched out his hand over the sea, and all that night the LORD drove back the sea with a strong east wind that turned it into dry land. So the waters were divided, / and the Israelites went through the sea on dry ground, with walls of water on their right and on their left. Joshua 6:20 So when the rams’ horns sounded, the people shouted. When they heard the blast of the horn, the people gave a great shout, and the wall collapsed. Then all the people charged straight into the city and captured it. 2 Kings 3:16-20 and he said, “This is what the LORD says: ‘Dig this valley full of ditches.’ / For the LORD says, ‘You will not see wind or rain, but the valley will be filled with water, and you will drink—you and your cattle and your animals.’ / This is a simple matter in the sight of the LORD, and He will also deliver the Moabites into your hand. … 2 Kings 6:17 Then Elisha prayed, “O LORD, please open his eyes that he may see.” And the LORD opened the eyes of the young man, and he saw that the hills were full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha. Treasury of Scripture And they rose up in the twilight, to go to the camp of the Syrians: and when they were come to the uttermost part of the camp of Syria, behold, there was no man there. in the twilight 1 Samuel 30:17 And David smote them from the twilight even unto the evening of the next day: and there escaped not a man of them, save four hundred young men, which rode upon camels, and fled. Ezekiel 12:6,7,12 In their sight shalt thou bear it upon thy shoulders, and carry it forth in the twilight: thou shalt cover thy face, that thou see not the ground: for I have set thee for a sign unto the house of Israel… behold Deuteronomy 28:7 The LORD shall cause thine enemies that rise up against thee to be smitten before thy face: they shall come out against thee one way, and flee before thee seven ways. Deuteronomy 32:25,30 The sword without, and terror within, shall destroy both the young man and the virgin, the suckling also with the man of gray hairs… Jump to Previous Aram Arameans Camp Dusk Edge Extremity Half Light Outer Outermost Outskirts Part Reached Rise Rose Syria Syrians Tents Twilight UttermostJump to Next Aram Arameans Camp Dusk Edge Extremity Half Light Outer Outermost Outskirts Part Reached Rise Rose Syria Syrians Tents Twilight Uttermost2 Kings 7 1. Elisha prophesies incredible plenty in Samaria3. four lepers, venturing on the host of the Syrians, bring tidings of their flight 12. The king, finding by spies the news to be true, spoils the tents of the Syrians. 17. The lord who would not believe the prophecy of plenty is trampled in the press So they arose at twilight The lepers, who were outcasts due to their condition, decided to take action at twilight, a time often associated with transition and change in the Bible. Twilight can symbolize the end of one period and the beginning of another, reflecting the desperation and hope of the lepers. This timing is significant as it aligns with God's providential timing, often seen in biblical narratives where God acts at unexpected times. and went to the camp of the Arameans. But when they came to the outskirts of the camp, there was not a man to be found. Persons / Places / Events 1. The LepersFour men suffering from leprosy who were outside the city gates of Samaria due to their condition. They were instrumental in discovering the deserted Aramean camp. 2. The Arameans A powerful enemy army besieging Samaria, causing a severe famine within the city. Their sudden departure was orchestrated by God. 3. Samaria The capital of the Northern Kingdom of Israel, under siege by the Arameans, leading to desperate conditions for its inhabitants. 4. The Camp of the Arameans The location where the Aramean army had set up their encampment, which was found deserted by the lepers. 5. Twilight The time of day when the lepers decided to venture into the Aramean camp, symbolizing a moment of transition and divine intervention. Teaching Points Divine Intervention in DesperationGod often works in unexpected ways and through unlikely people to bring about His purposes. The lepers, marginalized and desperate, became the heralds of deliverance. Faith in Action The lepers' decision to move towards the enemy camp, despite their fear and uncertainty, demonstrates the importance of taking steps of faith even in dire circumstances. God's Sovereignty Over Circumstances The sudden disappearance of the Aramean army illustrates God's control over all situations, reminding us that He can change circumstances in an instant. The Role of Obedience and Initiative The lepers' initiative to explore the camp shows that God often uses our actions, however small, to fulfill His greater plans. Sharing the Good News Once the lepers discovered the deserted camp, they shared the news with the city, emphasizing the importance of sharing God's provision and deliverance with others. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Kings 7:5?2. How does 2 Kings 7:5 demonstrate God's provision in desperate circumstances? 3. What can we learn about faith from the lepers' actions in 2 Kings 7:5? 4. How does 2 Kings 7:5 connect with God's deliverance in Exodus 14:21-22? 5. How can we apply the lepers' courage to our spiritual battles today? 6. What does 2 Kings 7:5 teach about taking steps of faith despite fear? 7. What historical evidence supports the events described in 2 Kings 7:5? 8. How does 2 Kings 7:5 demonstrate God's intervention in human affairs? 9. What is the significance of the lepers' actions in 2 Kings 7:5? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Kings 7? 11. Solomon built a facility containing how many baths? Two thousand (1 Kings 7:26) Over three thousand (2 Chronicles 4:5) 12. How do we reconcile the apparent capacity discrepancy of the bronze sea between 1 Kings 7:26 (2,000 baths) and 2 Chronicles 4:5 (3,000 baths)? 13. 2 Kings 7:16 -- Is there any credible record outside the Bible confirming that Samaria's economy recovered so quickly? 14. What are the key events in 2 Kings? What Does 2 Kings 7:5 Mean So they arose at twilight“So they arose at twilight and went…” (2 Kings 7:5). • The four leprous men move immediately after deciding to trust the prophetic word announced in 2 Kings 7:1. Their swift action echoes the urgency Noah showed when “he did all that God commanded him” (Genesis 6:22). • Twilight often marked key moments of deliverance in Scripture—Israel left Egypt “at twilight” (Exodus 12:6, 42), and Ruth found her redeemer by night (Ruth 3:8-11). • This timing underscores God’s sovereignty: even in the dimmest light He directs steps (Psalm 119:105). and went to the camp of the Arameans “…and went to the camp of the Arameans.” • The Arameans (Syrians) had besieged Samaria (2 Kings 6:24), creating famine. Approaching their enemy’s base required courage born of desperation and faith. • The lepers’ condition kept them outside the city (Leviticus 13:45-46), yet God uses the marginalized to initiate salvation, much like He chose shepherds to announce Christ’s birth (Luke 2:8-10). • Their journey displays the principle that faith often takes the first step before results are visible (Hebrews 11:8). But when they came to the outskirts of the camp “…But when they came to the outskirts of the camp…” • The suspense builds as they cross the perimeter—similar to Israel’s priests stepping into the Jordan before the waters parted (Joshua 3:15-17). • Outskirts imply no guards met them; God had already acted. Verse 6 reveals He caused the Arameans to hear “the sound of chariots and horses,” an echo of how He once made the Egyptians panic (Exodus 14:24-25). • This moment showcases the unseen spiritual realm influencing visible events (2 Kings 6:17). there was not a man to be found “…there was not a man to be found.” • The camp is deserted, fulfilling Elisha’s prediction of sudden relief (2 Kings 7:1). God’s intervention is total—no lingering enemy remains, resembling how He routed Midian before Gideon (Judges 7:21-22). • What seemed impossible hours earlier becomes undeniable reality, illustrating Ephesians 3:20: He “is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine.” • The emptiness of the camp contrasts with the fullness of God’s provision they are about to discover (2 Kings 7:8-9). summary 2 Kings 7:5 captures the moment faith meets God’s already-accomplished deliverance. The leprous men act at twilight, venture toward their foes, reach an unguarded edge, and find no enemy at all. Each phrase reveals God’s sovereignty, the power of obedient faith, and His pattern of using the unlikely to bring salvation and abundance. (5) In the twilight--i.e., at nightfall. (See 2Kings 7:9; 2Kings 7:12.) They waited till then, that their departure might not be noticed from the walls.The uttermost part--i.e., the outskirts or verge of the camp nearest to Samaria. Verse 5. - And they rose up in the twilight. Most certainly in the evening twilight, as soon as the sun was down (see ver. 9). Had they set off in the daytime, the garrison would have shot at them from the walls. To go unto the camp of the Syrians: and when they were come to the uttermost part - i.e. the most advanced part, that which was nearest to Samaria - of the camp of Syria, behold, there was no man there. The camp was empty, deserted. Not a soul was anywhere to be seen.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew So they aroseוַיָּק֣וּמוּ (way·yā·qū·mū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 6965: To arise, stand up, stand at twilight בַנֶּ֔שֶׁף (ḇan·ne·šep̄) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5399: A breeze, dusk and went וַיָּבֹ֗אוּ (way·yā·ḇō·’ū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to the camp מַחֲנֵ֣ה (ma·ḥă·nêh) Noun - common singular construct Strong's 4264: An encampment, an army of the Arameans. אֲרָ֑ם (’ă·rām) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 758: Aram -- Syria But when they came לָב֖וֹא (lā·ḇō·w) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go to עַד־ (‘aḏ-) Preposition Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while the outskirts קְצֵה֙ (qə·ṣêh) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 7097: End, extremity of the camp, מַחֲנֵ֣ה (ma·ḥă·nêh) Noun - common singular construct Strong's 4264: An encampment, an army there was not אֵֽין־ (’ên-) Adverb Strong's 369: A non-entity, a negative particle a man אִֽישׁ׃ (’îš) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person to be found. וְהִנֵּ֥ה (wə·hin·nêh) Conjunctive waw | Interjection Strong's 2009: Lo! behold! 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