And when the servant of the man of God was risen early, and gone forth, behold, an host compassed the city both with horses and chariots. And his servant said unto him, Alas, my master! how shall we do?
His servant said ... Alas, my master! how shall we do? On the Syrian detachment surrounding the place by night, for the apprehension of the prophet, his servant was paralyzed with fear. This was a new servant, who had only been with hint since Gehazi's dismissal, and, consequently, had little or no experience of his masters powers. His faith was easily shaken by so unexpected an alarm.