2 Kings 1:13-15

Good News Translation

¹³ Once more the king sent an officer with fifty men. He went up the hill, fell on his knees in front of Elijah, and pleaded, “Man of God, be merciful to me and my men. Spare our lives! ¹⁴ The two other officers and their men were killed by fire from heaven; but please be merciful to me!”

¹⁵ The angel of the Lord said to Elijah, “Go down with him, and don't be afraid.” So Elijah went with the officer to the king