2 Kings 3:17

Translations

Modern

For the LORD says, ‘You will not see wind or rain, but the valley will be filled with water, and you will drink—you and your cattle and your animals.’

Traditional

For thus saith the Lord, Ye shall not see wind, neither shall ye see rain; yet that valley shall be filled with water, that ye may drink, both ye, and your cattle, and your beasts.

Literal

For thus says YHWH, ‘You shall not see wind, nor shall you see rain, and that valley shall be filled with water so that you may drink—you and your cattle and your animals.’

Latin

Hæc enim dicit Dominus: Non videbitis ventum, neque pluviam: et alveus iste replebitur aquis, et bibetis vos, et familiæ vestræ, et jumenta vestra.

Original

Hebrew

English

For the LORD says, ‘You will not see wind or rain, but the valley will be filled with water, and you will drink—you and your cattle and your animals.’

Notes

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

Psalm 107:35
He turns a desert into pools of water and a dry land into flowing springs.
Isaiah 41:17–18
The poor and needy seek water, but there is none; their tongues are parched with thirst. I, the LORD, will answer them; I, the God of Israel, will not forsake them.
Isaiah 43:19–20
Behold, I am about to do something new; even now it is coming. Do you not see it? Indeed, I will make a way in the wilderness and streams in the desert.
Isaiah 48:21
They did not thirst when He led them through the deserts; He made water flow for them from the rock; He split the rock, and water gushed out.
Psalm 84:6
As they pass through the Valley of Baca, they make it a place of springs; even the autumn rain covers it with pools.
Exodus 17:6
Behold, I will stand there before you by the rock at Horeb. And when you strike the rock, water will come out of it for the people to drink.” So Moses did this in the sight of the elders of Israel.
Numbers 20:8–11
“Take the staff and assemble the congregation. You and your brother Aaron are to speak to the rock while they watch, and it will pour out its water. You will bring out water from the rock and provide drink for the congregation and their livestock.”
1 Kings 18:36–39
At the time of the evening sacrifice, Elijah the prophet approached the altar and said, “O LORD, God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, let it be known this day that You are God in Israel and that I am Your servant and have done all these things at Your command.

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 The Wind: Frequently Brings Rain Valleys: Miracles Connected With: Ditches In, Filled with Water Water: Miracles Connected With: Trenches Filled With Water: Miraculously Supplied: To Jehoshaphat's Army

2 Kings 3:17

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