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2 Kings 3:9-11
Contemporary English Version
2 Kings 3:9-11
Contemporary English Version
9 So Joram, Jehoshaphat, and the king of Edom led their troops out. But seven days later, there was no drinking water left for them or their animals. 10 Joram cried out, “This is terrible! The Lord must have led us out here to be captured by Moab's army.”
11 Jehoshaphat said, “Which of the Lord's prophets is with us? We can find out from him what the Lord wants us to do.”
One of Joram's officers answered, “Elisha son of Shaphat is here. He was one of Elijah's closest followers.”
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2 Kings 3:9-11
New International Version
2 Kings 3:9-11
New International Version
9 So the king of Israel set out with the king of Judah and the king of Edom.(A) After a roundabout march of seven days, the army had no more water for themselves or for the animals with them.
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(B) of the Lord?”
An officer of the king of Israel answered, “Elisha(C) son of Shaphat is here. He used to pour water on the hands of Elijah.[a](D)”
Footnotes
- 2 Kings 3:11 That is, he was Elijah’s personal servant.
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