2 Kings 3:11
But Jehoshaphat said, Is there not here a prophet of the Lord, that we may enquire of the Lord by him? And one of the king of Israel’s servants answered and said, Here is Elisha the son of Shaphat, which poured water on the hands of Elijah.
2 Kings 3:11 in other translations
| BSB | But Jehoshaphat asked, “Is there no prophet of the LORD here? Let us inquire of the LORD through him.” And one of the servants of the king of Israel answered, “Elisha son of Shaphat is here. He used to pour water on the hands of Elijah.” |
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| WEB | But Jehoshaphat said, “Isn’t there a prophet of the LORD here, that we may inquire of the LORD by him?” One of the king of Israel’s servants answered, “Elisha the son of Shaphat, who poured water on the hands of Elijah, is here.” |
| ASV | But Jehoshaphat said, Is there not here a prophet of Jehovah, that we may inquire of Jehovah by him? And one of the king of Israel’s servants answered and said, Elisha the son of Shaphat is here, who poured water on the hands of Elijah. |
| YLT | And Jehoshaphat saith, ‘Is there not here a prophet of Jehovah, and we seek Jehovah by him?' And one of the servants of the king of Israel answereth and saith, ‘Here is Elisha son of Shaphat, who poured water on the hands of Elijah.' |
| DARBY | And Jehoshaphat said, Is there not here a prophet of Jehovah that we may inquire of Jehovah by him? And one of the king of Israel's servants answered and said, Here is Elisha the son of Shaphat, who poured water on the hands of Elijah. |
| BBE | But Jehoshaphat said, Is there no prophet of the Lord here, through whom we may get directions from the Lord? And one of the king of Israel's men said in answer, Elisha, the son of Shaphat, is here, who was servant to Elijah. |
| Webster | But Jehoshaphat said, Is there not here a prophet of the LORD, that we may inquire of the LORD by him? And one of the king of Israel's servants answered and said, Here is Elisha the son of Shaphat, who poured water on the hands of Elijah. |
What does 2 Kings 3:11 mean?
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Kings 3:8-12
8-12. Which way shall we go up? And he answered, The way through the wilderness of Edom--This was a long and circuitous route, by the southern bend of the Dead Sea. Jehoshaphat however preferred it, partly because the part of the Moabite territory at which they would arrive, was the most defenseless; and partly because he would thereby enlist, in the expedition, the forces of the king of Edom. But, in penetrating…
Adam Clarke's Commentary
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Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on 2 Kings 3:6-19
The king of Israel laments their distress, and the danger they were in. He called these kings together, yet he charges it upon Providence. Thus the foolishness of man perverteth his way, and then his heart fretteth against the Lord, Pr 19:3. It was well that Jehoshaphat inquired of the Lord now, but it had been much better if he had done it before he engaged in this war. Good men sometimes neglect their duty, till…
2 Kings 3:11 in the original Hebrew
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Cross references for 2 Kings 3:11
- 1 Kings 22:7
And Jehoshaphat said, Is there not here a prophet of the Lord besides, that we might enquire of him?
- 1 Kings 19:21
And he returned back from him, and took a yoke of oxen, and slew them, and boiled their flesh with the instruments of the oxen, and gave unto the people, and they did eat. Then he arose, and went after Elijah, and ministered unto him.
- 2 Kings 3:3
Nevertheless he cleaved unto the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, which made Israel to sin; he departed not therefrom.
- 2 Kings 2:25-3:1
And he went from thence to mount Carmel, and from thence he returned to Samaria. Now Jehoram the son of Ahab began to reign over Israel in Samaria the eighteenth year of Jehoshaphat king of Judah, and reigned twelve years.
- Psalms 74:9
We see not our signs: there is no more any prophet: neither is there among us any that knoweth how long.
- 1 Chronicles 15:13
For because ye did it not at the first, the Lord our God made a breach upon us, for that we sought him not after the due order.
- 1 Chronicles 14:10
And David enquired of God, saying, Shall I go up against the Philistines? and wilt thou deliver them into mine hand? And the Lord said unto him, Go up; for I will deliver them into thine hand.
- 1 Chronicles 14:14
Therefore David enquired again of God; and God said unto him, Go not up after them; turn away from them, and come upon them over against the mulberry trees.
- Amos 3:7
Surely the Lord God will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets.
- John 13:4-5
He riseth from supper, and laid aside his garments; and took a towel, and girded himself. After that he poureth water into a bason, and began to wash the disciples’ feet, and to wipe them with the towel wherewith he was girded.
- Judges 20:23
(And the children of Israel went up and wept before the Lord until even, and asked counsel of the Lord, saying, Shall I go up again to battle against the children of Benjamin my brother? And the Lord said, Go up against him.)
- Joshua 1:1
Now after the death of Moses the servant of the Lord it came to pass, that the Lord spake unto Joshua the son of Nun, Moses’ minister, saying,
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1Ki 22:7; Ps 74:9; Am 3:7
that we may.
1,3; Jos 9:14; Jud 20:8-11,18,23,26-28; 1Ch 10:13; 14:10,14; 15:13
poured water.That is, was his constant and confidential servant. Mr. Hanway, speaking of a Persian supper, says, "Supper being now brought in, a servant presented a basin of water, and a napkin hung over his shoulders; he went to every one in the company, and poured water on their hands to wash."
Ge 18:4; Jos 1:1; 1Ki 19:21; Lu 22:26,27; Joh 13:4,5,13,14
1Ti 5:10; Php 2:22
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Context
- 2 Kings 3:10
And the king of Israel said, Alas! that the Lord hath called these three kings together, to deliver them into the hand of Moab!
- 2 Kings 3:11
But Jehoshaphat said, Is there not here a prophet of the Lord, that we may enquire of the Lord by him? And one of the king of Israel’s servants answered and said, Here is Elisha the son of Shaphat, which poured water on the hands of Elijah.
- 2 Kings 3:12
And Jehoshaphat said, The word of the Lord is with him. So the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat and the king of Edom went down to him.
2 Kings 3:11 in other languages
| Spanish Reina-Valera 1909 | Mas Josaphat dijo: ¿No hay aquí profeta de Jehová, para que consultemos á Jehová por él? Y uno de los siervos del rey de Israel respondió y dijo: Aquí está Eliseo hijo de Saphat, que daba agua á manos á Elías. |
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| French Bible J.N. Darby 1885 | Et Josaphat dit: N’y a-t-il point ici un prophète de l’ Éternel, afin que nous consultions l’ Éternel par lui? Et un des serviteurs du roi d’Israël répondit et dit: Il y a ici Élisée, fils de Shaphath, qui versait l’eau sur les mains d’Élie. |
| German Elberfelder 1871 | Und Josaphat sprach: Ist hier kein Prophet Jehovas, daß wir Jehova durch ihn befragen könnten? Und einer von den Knechten des Königs von Israel antwortete und sprach: Hier ist Elisa, der Sohn Saphats, der Wasser goß auf die Hände des Elia. |
| Latin Clementine Vulgate | Et ait Josaphat: Estne hic propheta Domini, ut deprecemur Dominum per eum? Et respondit unus de servis regis Israël: Est hic Eliseus filius Saphat, qui fundebat aquam super manus Eliæ. |