2 Kings 3:16

16 He said, "This is what the LORD says: This valley will be filled with pools.

2 Kings 3:16 Meaning and Commentary

2 Kings 3:16

And he said, thus saith the Lord, make this valley full of
ditches.
] In which the allied army lay encamped, that they might be ready to receive large quantities of water, sufficient for the whole army and cattle, when it came.

2 Kings 3:16 In-Context

14 Elisha said, "I swear by the life of the LORD of heavenly forces, the one I stand before and serve, if I didn't care about Judah's King Jehoshaphat, I wouldn't notice you or even look at you!
15 Now bring me a musician." While the musician played, the LORD's power came over Elisha.
16 He said, "This is what the LORD says: This valley will be filled with pools.
17 This is what the LORD says: You won't see any wind or rain, but that valley will be full of water. Then you'll be able to drink—you, your cattle, and your animals.
18 This is easy for the LORD to do. He will also hand Moab over to you.

Footnotes 1

  • [a]. LXX, Vulg Fill this valley with ditches.
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