A great host. — Of infantry. Not, however, an army but a company. (See 2 Kings 6:23.)
They came by night. — So as to take the city by surprise.
Related Commentaries of 2 Kings 6:14
2 Kings 6:14
14 Therefore sent he thither horses, and chariots, and a greatd host: and they came by night, and compassed the city about.