2 Kings 3
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 3 of 25
Chapter Summary
Jehoram's reign. Jehoram, Jehoshaphat, and the king of Edom, by Elisha obtain water and promise of victory. The Moabites are overcome. The king of Moab raises the siege.
Key Hebrew Words
People & Context
prophet of Jehovah who, when a minstrel plays, declares water and victory over Moab to the kings
son of Ahab, king of Israel, who musters Israel against rebellious Moab
king of Judah who joins the campaign and insists on inquiring of a prophet of Jehovah
king of Moab, a sheepmaster who rebels and offers his firstborn son as a burnt offering on the wall
former king of Israel whose death prompts Moab's rebellion; father of Jehoram
former prophet named as the master whose hands Elisha once served
Timeline
Jehoram son of Ahab begins his reign over Israel in Samaria, doing evil but removing his father's pillar of Baal.
2 Kings 3:1-3Mesha king of Moab, a sheepmaster, rebels against the king of Israel and stops paying his heavy tribute of lambs and rams.
2 Kings 3:4-5Jehoram allies with Jehoshaphat of Judah and the king of Edom to march against Moab through the wilderness, running out of water after seven days.
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