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2 Kings 3:11-13
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2 Kings 3:11-13
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The Kings Seek Elisha’s Counsel
11 Jehoshaphat asked, “Isn’t there a prophet who belongs to the Lord and through whom we can ask the Lord a question?”
One of the king of Israel’s attendants replied, “Shaphat’s son Elisha lives here. He used to be Elijah’s personal attendant.”[a]
12 Jehoshaphat answered, “He receives messages from[b] the Lord.” So the king of Israel, Jehoshaphat, and the king of Edom went to visit Elisha.[c]
13 Elisha asked the king of Israel, “What do I have in common[d] with you? Go visit your parents’ prophets.”[e]
The king of Israel replied, “No! The Lord has summoned these three kings so he can hand them over to Moab!”
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- 2 Kings 3:11 Lit. to pour water on Elijah’s hands
- 2 Kings 3:12 Lit. He has the word of
- 2 Kings 3:12 Lit. him
- 2 Kings 3:13 The Heb. lacks in common
- 2 Kings 3:13 Lit. the prophets of your father and the prophets of your mother
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