Verse Comparison: 2 Kings 1:14
American Standard Version
Behold, there came fire down from heaven, and consumed the two former captains of fifty with their fifties; but now let my life be precious in thy sight.
Amplified® Bible
Behold, fire came down from heaven and burned up the two captains of the former fifties with their fifties. Therefore let my life now be precious in your sight.
Contemporary English Version
Fire has already wiped out the other officers and their soldiers. Please don't let it happen to me."
Darby English Version
Behold, there came down fire from the heavens, and consumed the two captains of the former fifties with their fifties; but now, let my life be precious in thy sight.
Good News Bible
The two other officers and their men were killed by fire from heaven; but please be merciful to me!"
King James Version
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.
New American Standard Bible
"Behold fire came down from heaven and consumed the first two captains of fifty with their fifties; but now let my life be precious in your sight."
New International Version
See, fire has fallen from heaven and consumed the first two captains and all their men. But now have respect for my life!"
New King James Version
Look, fire has come down from heaven and burned up the first two captains of fifties with their fifties. But let my life now be precious in your sight.”
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"Behold fire came down from heaven and consumed the first two captains of fifty with their fifties; but now let my life become precious in your sight."
Revised Standard Version
Lo, fire came down from heaven, and consumed the two former captains of fifty men with their fifties; but now let my life be precious in your sight."
Young's Literal Translation
Lo, come down hath fire from the heavens, and consumeth the two heads of the former fifties and their fifties; and, now, let my soul be precious in thine eyes.'
