2Ki 3:11 | NET2full | STEP | Jehoshaphat asked , “Is there no prophet of the Lord here that we might seek the Lord ’s direction?” One of the servants of the king of Israel answered , “ Elisha son of Shapat is here ; he used to be Elijah’s servant .”

‏ 2 Kings 3:11

11 Jehoshaphat asked, “Is there no prophet of the Lord here that we might seek the Lord’s direction?” ^{▼▼tn Heb “that we might inquire of the Lord through him?”} One of the servants of the king of Israel answered, “Elisha son of Shapat is here; he used to be Elijah’s servant.” ^{▼▼tn Heb “who poured water on the hands of Elijah.” This refers to one of the typical tasks of a servant.}