2 Kings 3:26

KJV

And when the king of Moab saw that the battle was too sore for him, he took with him seven hundred men that drew swords, to break through even unto the king of Edom: but they could not.

— 2 Kings 3:26, King James Version
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Context

This verse from 2 Kings Chapter 3 connects to 2 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

And when the king of Moab saw that the battle was too sore for him, he took with him seven hundred men that drew sword, to break through unto the king of Edom; but they could not.

YLT

And the king of Moab seeth that the battle has been too strong for him, and he taketh with him seven hundred men, drawing sword, to cleave through unto the king of Edom, and they have not been able,

BBE

And when the king of Moab saw that the fight was going against him, he took with him seven hundred men armed with swords, with the idea of forcing a way through to the king of Aram, but they were not able to do so.

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