2 Kings 13:15-17

Easy-to-Read Version

¹⁵ Elisha said to Jehoash, “Take a bow and some arrows.”

Jehoash took a bow and some arrows. ¹⁶ Then Elisha said to the king of Israel, “Put your hand on the bow.” Jehoash put his hand on the bow. Then Elisha put his hands on the king’s hands. ¹⁷ Elisha said, “Open the east window.” Jehoash opened the window. Then Elisha said, “Shoot.”

Jehoash shot. Then Elisha said, “This is the Lord’s arrow of victory over Aram! You will defeat the Arameans at Aphek until you destroy them.”