2 Kings 3:14

Translations

Modern

Then Elisha said, “As surely as the LORD of Hosts lives, before whom I stand, were it not for my regard for the presence of Jehoshaphat king of Judah, I would not look at you or acknowledge you.

Traditional

And Elisha said, As the Lord of hosts liveth, before whom I stand, surely, were it not that I regard the presence of Jehoshaphat the king of Judah, I would not look toward thee, nor see thee.

Literal

And Elisha said, “As YHWH of Hosts lives, before whom I stand, surely unless I am lifting up the face of Jehoshaphat king of Judah, I would not look at you or see you.

Latin

Dixitque ad eum Eliseus: Vivit Dominus exercituum, in cujus conspectu sto, quod si non vultum Josaphat regis Judæ erubescerem, non attendissem quidem te, nec respexissem.

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English

Then Elisha said, “As surely as the LORD of Hosts lives, before whom I stand, were it not for my regard for the presence of Jehoshaphat king of Judah, I would not look at you or acknowledge you.

Notes

2 Kings 3:13–14

Elisha joined because Jehoshaphat was there, even though he was involved with the pagan Joram.

2 Kings 3:4–27

One of Elisha's miracles took place during the war between Israel, Judah, and Moab.

Theme notes and profiles

Elijah Elisha Jehoshaphat Moab and Ammon

Events

Prophecies of Elisha

Related verses

2 Kings 5:16
But Elisha replied, “As surely as the LORD lives, before whom I stand, I will not accept it.” And although Naaman urged him to accept it, he refused.
1 Kings 17:1
Now Elijah the Tishbite, who was among the settlers of Gilead, said to Ahab, “As surely as the LORD, the God of Israel, lives, before whom I stand, there will be neither dew nor rain in these years except at my word!”
2 Chronicles 17:3–9
Now the LORD was with Jehoshaphat because he walked in the earlier ways of his father David. He did not seek the Baals,
1 Kings 21:20
When Elijah arrived, Ahab said to him, “So you have found me out, my enemy.” He replied, “I have found you out because you have sold yourself to do evil in the sight of the LORD.
2 Chronicles 19:3–4
However, some good is found in you, for you have removed the Asherah poles from the land and have set your heart on seeking God.”
Jeremiah 1:18
Now behold, this day I have made you like a fortified city, an iron pillar, and bronze walls against the whole land—against the kings of Judah, its officials, its priests, and the people of the land.
1 Samuel 15:26–31
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1 Kings 14:5–18
But the LORD had said to Ahijah, “Behold, the wife of Jeroboam is coming to ask you about her son, for he is ill. You are to say such and such to her, because when she arrives, she will be disguised.”
1 Kings 18:15
Then Elijah said, “As surely as the LORD of Hosts lives, before whom I stand, I will present myself to Ahab today.”
Matthew 22:16
They sent their disciples to Him along with the Herodians. “Teacher,” they said, “we know that You are honest and that You teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. You seek favor from no one, because You pay no attention to external appearance.
Daniel 5:17–23
In response, Daniel said to the king, “You may keep your gifts for yourself and give your rewards to someone else. Nevertheless, I will read the inscription for the king and interpret it for him.
Psalm 15:4
…who despises the vile but honors those who fear the LORD, who does not revise a costly oath,

People

Elisha: A prophet who succeeded Elijah Jehoshaphat: Son of Asa, king of Judah Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province LORD: Names or title used to refer to God

Glossary

Edom, Edomites Elisha Jehoram Jehoshaphat (Person) Kings, Books of First and Second Moab, Moabites Moabite Stone Sons of the Prophets Wilderness

Topics

Armies: March in Ranks: Seeking Counsel from God Before Battle Moabites: Israelites had War With Reproof: Faithfulness in Elisha, of Jehoram

2 Kings 3:14

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