2 Kings 3:11

KJV

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, King James Version
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Context

This verse from 2 Kings Chapter 3 connects to 10 cross-references. Jehoram of Israel, Jehoshaphat of Judah, and the king of Edom campaign against the rebellious Mesha of Moab; facing a water crisis, they consult Elisha. Elisha prophesies water and victory; the next morning water fills the desert valley. The Moabites, …

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Other Translations

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 <FI>is<Fi> Elisha 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.

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