2 Kings
“And he answered, Fear not: for they that be with us are more than they that be with them.”
2 Kings 6:16
2 Kings 6:16 (KJV) speaks to fear, God's protection, and courage — words set in 2 Kings, the history of Israel's and Judah's kings. It is the kind of verse worth reading slowly, more than once, and carrying with you through the day.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.”
Proverbs 18:10“Be strong and courageous, be not afraid nor dismayed for the king of Assyria, nor for all the multitude that is with him: for there be more with us than with him:”
2 Chronicles 32:7“What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?”
Romans 8:31“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”
Psalms 46:1“The LORD is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me?”
Psalms 118:6“The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?”
Psalms 27:1
Common questions
What does 2 Kings 6:16 mean?
In the King James Version, 2 Kings 6:16 reads: "And he answered, Fear not: for they that be with us are more than they that be with them." The verse speaks to fear, God's protection, and courage. To read it well, take it in the flow of 2 Kings 6 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is 2 Kings 6:16 in the King James Version?
Yes. "And he answered, Fear not: for they that be with us are more than they that be with them." is 2 Kings 6:16 in the King James Version (KJV), found in 2 Kings chapter 6.
What are some related Bible verses to 2 Kings 6:16?
Verses that sit beside 2 Kings 6:16 include Proverbs 18:10, 2 Chronicles 32:7, and Romans 8:31. Reading them alongside 2 Kings 6:16 deepens the theme of fear.
How can I pray with 2 Kings 6:16?
Read 2 Kings 6:16 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.