Translations
Modern
…and he said, “This is what the LORD says: ‘Dig this valley full of ditches.’
Traditional
And he said, Thus saith the Lord, Make this valley full of ditches.
Literal
And he said, “Thus says YHWH, ‘Make this valley of pits and pits.’
Latin
Hæc dicit Dominus: Facite alveum torrentis hujus fossas et fossas.
Original
Hebrew
English
…and he said, “This is what the LORD says: ‘Dig this valley full of ditches.’
Notes
One of Elisha's miracles took place during the war between Israel, Judah, and Moab.
Theme notes and profiles
Events
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 Valleys: Miracles Connected With: Ditches In, Filled with Water Water: Miraculously Supplied: To Jehoshaphat's Army