2 Kings 3:17

17 For here is what ADONAI says: 'You won't see wind, and you won't see rain. Nevertheless the valley will be filled with water; and you will drink - you, your cattle and your other animals.

2 Kings 3:17 Meaning and Commentary

2 Kings 3:17

For thus saith the Lord, ye shall not see wind, neither shall
ye see the rain
Neither perceive the south wind blow, which usually brings rain, nor clouds gathering in the heavens, as portending it, nor any filling from thence:

yet that valley shall be filled with water;
and all the ditches dug in it:

that ye may drink, both ye and your cattle, and all your beasts;
there would be such a quantity as would be enough for them all, the soldiers, the horses they rode on, and the beasts that drew their wagons.

2 Kings 3:17 In-Context

15 But now, bring me a musician." As the musician played, the hand of ADONAI fell on Elisha;
16 and he said, "ADONAI says to dig until this valley is full of trenches.
17 For here is what ADONAI says: 'You won't see wind, and you won't see rain. Nevertheless the valley will be filled with water; and you will drink - you, your cattle and your other animals.
18 That's an easy thing to do, from ADONAI's perspective. He will also hand Mo'av over to you.
19 You will conquer every fortified city and every choice town, you will chop down every good tree, stop up every well and ruin every good field with stones."
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