2 Kings 3:18

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

2 Kings 3:18 Meaning and Commentary

2 Kings 3:18

And this is but a light thing in the sight of the Lord
To give them such a plenty of water in such an extraordinary manner: he would do for them what was greater, not only save them from falling into the hand of Moab, which they feared,

but he wilt deliver the Moabites into your hands;
which was more than was asked for, or expected.

2 Kings 3:18 In-Context

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.
19 You shall conquer every fortified city and every choice city; every good tree you shall fell, all springs of water you shall stop up, and every good piece of land you shall ruin with stones."
20 The next day, about the time of the morning offering, suddenly water began to flow from the direction of Edom, until the country was filled with water.
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