Contemporary English Version Anglicised

2 Kings 1:6-9 Contemporary English Version Anglicised (CEVUK00)

6. “A man met us along the road with a message for you from the Lord,” they answered. “The Lord wants to know why you sent us to ask Baalzebub about your injury and why you don't believe there's a God in Israel. The man also told us that the Lord says you're going to die.”

7. “What did the man look like?” Ahaziah asked.

8. “He was hairy and had a leather belt around his waist,” they answered.“It must be Elijah!” replied Ahaziah.

9. So at once he sent an army officer and fifty soldiers to meet Elijah.Elijah was sitting on top of a hill at the time. The officer went up to him and said, “Man of God, the king orders you to come down and talk with him.”