2 Kings 6:14

Therefore sent he thither horses and chariots, and a great host ,.... To terrify the inhabitants from attempting to defend the prophet, but deliver him up at once:

and they came by night ; that they might come upon them unawares, and their design not be discovered, so as to have timely help from Samaria, which was not far off:

and compassed the city about ; that the prophet might not make his escape out of it.