2Ki 13:15-19 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for 2Kgs 13:15-17: 13:15-17 Elisha laid his own hands on the king’s hands: This act conveyed spiritual empowerment for the upcoming battle with the Arameans at Aphek . • Aphek was situated east of the Sea of Galilee (1 Kgs 20:26 ), thus the eastern window faced the place where the battle would take place.

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‏ 2 Kings 13:15-19

Summary for 2Kgs 13:15-17: 13:15-17 ^a Elisha laid his own hands on the king’s hands: This act conveyed spiritual empowerment for the upcoming battle with the Arameans at Aphek.

• Aphek was situated east of the Sea of Galilee (1 Kgs 20:26 ^b), thus the eastern window faced the place where the battle would take place.
Summary for 2Kgs 13:18-19: 13:18-19 ^c Jehoash failed to act on his knowledge that the arrows signified victory over Aram (13:17 ^d). By striking the ground only three times, he unwittingly limited his own success against the Arameans; final victory came only later in the days of his son Jeroboam II (14:25-28 ^e).