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The Aramean army led blind into Samaria

Elisha repeatedly revealed Aram's plans to Israel's king. When soldiers surrounded Dothan, the LORD opened Elisha's servant's eyes to see horses and chariots of fire, then struck the Arameans with blindness; Elisha led them to Samaria, where they were fed and released (2 Kings 6:8-23).

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📖 2 Kings 6:8–10

8Now the king of Aram was at war against Israel. After consulting with his servants, he said, “My camp will be in such and such a place.” 9Then the man of God sent word to the king of Israel: “Be careful passing by this place, for the Arameans are going down there.” 10So the king of Israel sent word to the place the man of God had pointed out. Time and again Elisha warned the king, so that he was on his guard in such places.

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Sources: Scripture — 2 Kings 6:8-23
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