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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
2 Kings 3:10-12
New International Version
2 Kings 3:10-12
New International Version
10 “What!” exclaimed the king of Israel. “Has the Lord called us three kings together only to deliver us into the hands of Moab?”
11 But Jehoshaphat asked, “Is there no prophet of the Lord here, through whom we may inquire(A) of the Lord?”
An officer of the king of Israel answered, “Elisha(B) son of Shaphat is here. He used to pour water on the hands of Elijah.[a](C)”
12 Jehoshaphat said, “The word(D) of the Lord is with him.” So the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat and the king of Edom went down to him.
Footnotes
- 2 Kings 3:11 That is, he was Elijah’s personal servant.
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