2 Kings 3:16

16 Then he said, "This is what the Lord says: 'Dig ditch after ditch in this wadi.'

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 responded, "As the Lord of Hosts lives, I stand before Him. If I did not have respect for King Jehoshaphat of Judah, I would not look at you; I wouldn't take notice of you.
15 Now, bring me a musician." While the musician played, the Lord's hand came on Elisha.
16 Then he said, "This is what the Lord says: 'Dig ditch after ditch in this wadi.'
17 For the Lord says, 'You will not see wind or rain, but the wadi will be filled with water, and you will drink-you and your cattle and your animals.'
18 This is easy in the Lord's sight. He will also hand Moab over to you.
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