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2 Kings 3:10-12
International Standard Version
2 Kings 3:10-12
International Standard Version
10 Then the king of Israel remarked, “Oh no! The Lord has summoned us three kings so he can hand us over to Moab, hasn’t he?”
The Kings Seek Elisha’s Counsel
11 Jehoshaphat asked, “Isn’t there a prophet who belongs to the Lord and through whom we can ask the Lord a question?”
One of the king of Israel’s attendants replied, “Shaphat’s son Elisha lives here. He used to be Elijah’s personal attendant.”[a]
12 Jehoshaphat answered, “He receives messages from[b] the Lord.” So the king of Israel, Jehoshaphat, and the king of Edom went to visit Elisha.[c]
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- 2 Kings 3:11 Lit. to pour water on Elijah’s hands
- 2 Kings 3:12 Lit. He has the word of
- 2 Kings 3:12 Lit. him
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