Seems that the Old Testament prophets were often at odds with kings and other authority figures.
8 Now the king of Aram was at war with Israel. After conferring with his officers, he said, “I will set up my camp in such and such a place.”
9 The man of God sent word to the king of Israel: “Beware of passing that place, because the Arameans are going down there.” 10 So the king of Israel checked on the place indicated by the man of God. Time and again Elisha warned the king, so that he was on his guard in such places. 2 Kings 6
The king of Aram was at war with God’s people but the prophet Elisha stood between him and Israel, preventing his plans to harm them. Matters came to a head when the king of Aram sent ‘a strong force’ of his army to capture the prophet.
13 “Go, find out where he is,” the king ordered, “so I can send men and capture him.” The report came back: “He is in Dothan.” 14 Then he sent horses and chariots and a strong force there. THEY WENT BY NIGHT (Many times the enemy works in darkness, but God sees it all) and surrounded the city.
Elisha’s servant rose early the next morning and saw that they were surrounded and he panicked! But Elisha saw things from heaven’s perspective and told him not to be afraid.
16 “Don’t be afraid,” the prophet answered. “Those who are with us are more than those who are with them.”
17 And Elisha prayed, “Open his eyes, Lord, so that he may see.” Then the Lord opened the servant’s eyes, and he looked and saw the hills full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha.
The enemy had moved during the hours of darkness to surround God’s prophet, but heaven had already countered their attack. The enemy were soon to find themselves the ones in the trap. Elisha prayed that his servant’s eyes would be opened to see the armies of the Lord and that the eyes of the enemy soldiers would be blinded and God did both according to the words of the prophet. Elisha led the enemy troops right inside the city of Samaria and then prayed for their eyes to be opened.
He stopped the king of Israel from harming them and instead they sat down to a feast.
23 So he prepared a great feast for them, and after they had finished eating and drinking, he sent them away, and they returned to their master. SO THE BANDS FROM ARAM STOPPED RAIDING ISRAEL’S TERRITORY. 2 Kings 6
On this occasion the fighting was ended without bloodshed as the enemy knew his forces were no match for the God of Israel and His prophet. The best the enemy can do will never be any match for the Lord and His people. May God protect and guide us all and may He send help in these days to the believers in India.
God bless and keep you today.