2 Kings 3:16

16 and he said, “This is what the LORD says: I will fill this valley with pools of water.

2 Kings 3:16 in Other Translations

16 And he said, Thus saith the LORD, Make this valley full of ditches.

16 And he said, "Thus says the LORD, 'I will make this dry streambed full of pools.'

16 and he said, “This is what the LORD says: This dry valley will be filled with pools of water!

16 He then said, "God's word: Dig ditches all over this valley.

16 And he said, Thus saith Jehovah, Make this valley full of trenches.

16 He said, "This is what the LORD says: Make this valley full of ditches.

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

16 Elisha announced, "The LORD says, 'Dig a lot of ditches in this valley.'

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, “As surely as the LORD Almighty lives, whom I serve, if I did not have respect for the presence of Jehoshaphat king of Judah, I would not pay any attention to you.

15 But now bring me a harpist.” While the harpist was playing, the hand of the LORD came on Elisha

16 and he said, “This is what the LORD says: I will fill this valley with pools of water.

17 For this is what the LORD says: You will see neither wind nor rain, yet this valley will be filled with water, and you, your cattle and your other animals will drink.

18 This is an easy thing in the eyes of the LORD; he will also deliver Moab into your hands.