2 Kings 1:14

“Behold, there came fire down from heaven, and burnt up the two captains of the former fifties with their fifties: therefore let my life now be precious in thy sight.”

"Behold, there came fire down from heaven, and burnt up the two captains of the former fifties with their fifties: therefore let my life now be precious in thy sight." - 2 Kings 1:14
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What does 2 Kings 1:14 mean?

The verse 2 Kings 1:14 in the King James Version of the Bible reads, "Behold, there came fire down from heaven, and burnt up the two captains of the former fifties with their fifties: therefore let my life now be precious in thy sight." This verse comes from the Old Testament…

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The Preciousness of Life in the Face of Divine Fire

In the midst of chaos, conflict, and spiritual warfare, the narrative found in 2 Kings 1:14 brings us to a profound revelation of God's power and mercy. The verse reads, "Behold, there came fire down from heaven, and burnt up the two captains of the former fifties with their…

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A Prayer for Divine Protection and Value of Life

O Sovereign Lord, the Creator of heaven and earth, we come before You with humble hearts, reflecting on the profound truths embedded in Your Word. In 2 Kings 1:14, we are reminded of Your almighty power and the serious realities of judgment, when fire came down from heaven and…

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2 Kings 1:14 - "Behold, there came fire down from heaven, and burnt up the two captains of the former fifties with their fifties: therefore let my life now be precious in thy sight."
2 Kings 1:14 (KJVA) 14 Behold, there came fire down from heaven, and burnt up the two captains of the former fifties with their fifties: therefore let my life now be precious in thy sight.
2 Kings 1:4 - "Now therefore thus saith the LORD, Thou shalt not come down from that bed on which thou art gone up, but shalt surely die. And Elijah departed."
2 Kings 14:1 - "In the second year of Joash son of Jehoahaz king of Israel reigned Amaziah the son of Joash king of Judah."
1 Kings 2:14 - "He said moreover, I have somewhat to say unto thee. And she said, Say on."
2 Kings 14:18 - "And the rest of the acts of Amaziah, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah?"
1 Kings 14:26
1 Kings 14:26
1 Kings 14:1-20
Genesis 14:1-2
1 Kings 1:14 - "Behold, while thou yet talkest there with the king, I also will come in after thee, and confirm thy words."
1 Kings 12:14
1 Kings 12:14
1 Kings 14:1 - "At that time Abijah the son of Jeroboam fell sick."
"Now therefore thus saith the LORD, Thou shalt not come down from that bed on which thou art gone up, but shalt surely die. And Elijah departed." - 2 Kings 1:4
2 Kings 14:29 - "And Jeroboam slept with his fathers, even with the kings of Israel; and Zachariah his son reigned in his stead."
2 Kings 12:14 - "But they gave that to the workmen, and repaired therewith the house of the LORD."
1 Kings 9:14 - "And Hiram sent to the king sixscore talents of gold."
2 Kings 14:16 - "And Jehoash slept with his fathers, and was buried in Samaria with the kings of Israel; and Jeroboam his son reigned in his stead."
1 Kings 14:29 - "¶ Now the rest of the acts of Rehoboam, and all that he did, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah?"
1 Kings 16:14 - "Now the rest of the acts of Elah, and all that he did, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?"
1 Kings 6:14 - "So Solomon built the house, and finished it."
1 Kings 4:14 - "Ahinadab the son of Iddo had Mahanaim:"
1 Kings 1:4 - "And the damsel was very fair, and cherished the king, and ministered to him: but the king knew her not."
2 Kings 14:14 - "And he took all the gold and silver, and all the vessels that were found in the house of the LORD, and in the treasures of the king's house, and hostages, and returned to Samaria."
1 Kings 21:14 - "Then they sent to Jezebel, saying, Naboth is stoned, and is dead."
1 Kings 14:30 - "And there was war between Rehoboam and Jeroboam all their days."
2 Kings 14:22 - "He built Elath, and restored it to Judah, after that the king slept with his fathers."
1 Kings 14:19 - "And the rest of the acts of Jeroboam, how he warred, and how he reigned, behold, they are written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel."