en_tn_condensed/2ki/03/12.md

The word of Yahweh is with him

This means that he is a prophet and that Yahweh tells him what to say. Alternate translation: "He speaks what Yahweh tells him to say" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit)

went down to him

They went to see Elijah and to consult with him about what they should do. The full meaning of this statement can be made clear. Alternate translation: "went to see Elisha to ask him what they should do" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit)