2 Kings 3:10-19
Summary for 2Kgs 3:11-12: 3:11-12 a Is there no prophet of the Lord with us? Diviners or prophets often traveled with armies to perceive the divine will. Jehoshaphat again desired an oracle from a true prophet to learn the Lord’s intentions for the battle (cp. 1 Kgs 22:7 b). However, this time he waited until the campaign had begun before inquiring of the Lord.Summary for 2Kgs 3:13-14: 3:13-14 c Elisha participated because of Jehoshaphat’s presence, despite his entanglement with the pagan Joram.
3:15 d bring me someone who can play the harp: Music stimulated the prophetic spirit (cp. Ps 49:4 e).
Summary for 2Kgs 3:18-20: 3:18-20 f The supply of water—a simple thing for the Lord—was a harbinger of God’s enabling the allies to defeat the army of Moab.
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