2Ki 3:11 | NETfull | 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?” ^{▼▼ 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.” ^{▼▼ Heb “who poured water on the hands of Elijah.” This refers to one of the typical tasks of a servant.}