2 Kings 3:16

16 And he said, "Thus says the Lord, "I will make this wadi full of 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, "As the Lord of hosts lives, whom I serve, were it not that I have regard for King Jehoshaphat of Judah, I would give you neither a look nor a glance.

15 But get me a musician." And then, while the musician was playing, the power of the Lord came on him.

16 And he said, "Thus says the Lord, "I will make this wadi full of pools.'

17 For thus says the Lord, "You shall see neither wind nor rain, but the wadi shall be filled with water, so that you shall drink, you, your cattle, and your animals.'

18 This is only a trifle in the sight of the Lord, for he will also hand Moab over to you.