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He used to pour water on the hands of Elijah.&#8221 <a href="/nlt/2_kings/3.htm">New Living Translation</a> But King Jehoshaphat of Judah asked, “Is there no prophet of the LORD with us? If there is, we can ask the LORD what to do through him.” One of King Joram’s officers replied, “Elisha son of Shaphat is here. He used to be Elijah’s personal assistant.” <a href="/esv/2_kings/3.htm">English Standard Version</a> And Jehoshaphat said, “Is there no prophet of the LORD here, through whom we may inquire of the LORD?” Then one of the king of Israel’s servants answered, “Elisha the son of Shaphat is here, who poured water on the hands of Elijah.” <a href="/bsb/2_kings/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> But Jehoshaphat asked, “Is there no prophet of the LORD here? Let us inquire of the LORD through him.” And one of the servants of the king of Israel answered, “Elisha son of Shaphat is here. He used to pour water on the hands of Elijah.” <a href="/kjv/2_kings/3.htm">King James Bible</a> But Jehoshaphat said, Is there not here a prophet of the LORD, that we may inquire 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. <a href="/nkjv/2_kings/3.htm">New King James Version</a> But Jehoshaphat said, “Is there no prophet of the LORD here, that we may inquire of the LORD by him?” So one of the servants of the king of Israel answered and said, “Elisha the son of Shaphat is here, who poured water on the hands of Elijah.” <a href="/nasb_/2_kings/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> But Jehoshaphat said, “Is there no prophet of the LORD here, that we may inquire of the LORD by him?” And one of the king of Israel’s servants answered and said, “Elisha the son of Shaphat is here, who used to pour water on the hands of Elijah.” <a href="/nasb/2_kings/3.htm">NASB 1995</a> But Jehoshaphat said, &#8220Is there not a prophet of the LORD here, that we may inquire of the LORD by him?&#8221 And one of the king of Israel&#8217s servants answered and said, &#8220Elisha the son of Shaphat is here, who used to pour water on the hands of Elijah.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/2_kings/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a> But Jehoshaphat said, “Is there not a prophet of the LORD here, that we may inquire of the LORD by him?” And one of the king of Israel’s servants answered and said, “Elisha the son of Shaphat is here, who used to pour water on the hands of Elijah.” <a href="/lsb/2_kings/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But Jehoshaphat said, “Is there not a prophet of Yahweh here, that we may inquire of Yahweh by him?” And one of the king of Israel’s servants answered and said, “Elisha the son of Shaphat is here, who used to pour water on the hands of Elijah.” <a href="/amp/2_kings/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a> But Jehoshaphat said, “Is there no prophet of the LORD here from whom we may inquire of the LORD?” One of the servants of the king of Israel answered, “Elisha the son of Shaphat is here, who used to pour water over Elijah’s hands.” <a href="/csb/2_kings/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> But Jehoshaphat said, “Isn’t there a prophet of the LORD here? Let’s inquire of the LORD through him.” One of the servants of the king of Israel answered, “Elisha son of Shaphat, who used to pour water on Elijah’s hands, is here.” <a href="/hcsb/2_kings/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> But Jehoshaphat said, &#8220Isn&#8217t there a prophet of the LORD here? Let&#8217s inquire of Yahweh through him.&#8221 One of the servants of the king of Israel answered, &#8220Elisha son of Shaphat, who used to pour water on Elijah&#8217s hands, is here.&#8221 <a href="/asv/2_kings/3.htm">American Standard Version</a> 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. <a href="/cev/2_kings/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Jehoshaphat said, "Which of the LORD's prophets is with us? We can find out from him what the LORD wants us to do." One of Joram's officers answered, "Elisha son of Shaphat is here. He was one of Elijah's closest followers." <a href="/erv/2_kings/3.htm">English Revised Version</a> But Jehoshaphat said, Is there not here a prophet of the LORD, that we may inquire of the LORD by him? And one of the king of Israel's servants answered and said, Elisha the son of Shaphat is here, which poured water on the hands of Elijah. <a href="/gwt/2_kings/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> But Jehoshaphat asked, "Isn't there a prophet of the LORD whom we could ask?" One of the officials of the king of Israel answered, "Elisha, the son of Shaphat, is here. He used to be Elijah's assistant." <a href="/gnt/2_kings/3.htm">Good News Translation</a> King Jehoshaphat asked, "Is there a prophet here through whom we can consult the LORD?" An officer of King Joram's forces answered, "Elisha son of Shaphat is here. He was Elijah's assistant." <a href="/isv/2_kings/3.htm">International Standard Version</a> 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 href="/msb/2_kings/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> But Jehoshaphat asked, ?Is there no prophet of the LORD here? Let us inquire of the LORD through him.? And one of the servants of the king of Israel answered, ?Elisha son of Shaphat is here. He used to pour water on the hands of Elijah.? <a href="/net/2_kings/3.htm">NET Bible</a> Jehoshaphat asked, "Is there no prophet of the LORD here that we might seek the LORD's direction?" One of the servants of the king of Israel answered, "Elisha son of Shapat is here; he used to be Elijah's servant." <a href="/nheb/2_kings/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> But Jehoshaphat said, "Isn't there here a prophet of the LORD, that we may inquire of the LORD by him?" One of the king of Israel's servants answered, "Elisha the son of Shaphat is here, who poured water on the hands of Elijah." <a href="/wbt/2_kings/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> But Jehoshaphat said, Is there not here a prophet of the LORD, that we may inquire of the LORD by him? And one of the king of Israel's servants answered and said, Here is Elisha the son of Shaphat, who poured water on the hands of Elijah. <a href="/web/2_kings/3.htm">World English Bible</a> But Jehoshaphat said, “Isn’t there a prophet of Yahweh here, that we may inquire of Yahweh by him?” One of the king of Israel’s servants answered, “Elisha the son of Shaphat, who poured water on the hands of Elijah, is here.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_kings/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And Jehoshaphat says, “Is there not a prophet of YHWH here, and we seek YHWH by him?” And one of the servants of the king of Israel answers and says, “Here [is] Elisha son of Shaphat, who poured water on the hands of Elijah.” <a href="/ylt/2_kings/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> 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 is Elisha son of Shaphat, who poured water on the hands of Elijah.' <a href="/slt/2_kings/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Jehoshaphat will say, Is there not here a prophet to Jehovah, and we will seek Jehovah from him? And one of the servants of the king of Israel will answer and say, Here is Elisha, son of Shaphat, who poured water upon, the hands of Elijah.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_kings/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And Josaphat said: Is there not here a prophet of the Lord, that we may beseech the Lord by him? And one of the servants of the king of Israel answered: Here is Eliseus the son of Saphat, who poured water on the hands of Elias. <a href="/cpdv/2_kings/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And Jehoshaphat said, “Is there not a prophet of the Lord here, so that we may appeal to the Lord through him?” And one of the servants of the king of Israel responded, “Elisha, the son of Shaphat, is here, who poured water upon the hands of Elijah.” <a href="/nabre/2_kings/3.htm">New American Bible</a> But Jehoshaphat asked, “Is there no prophet of the LORD here through whom we may inquire of the LORD?” One of the servants of the king of Israel replied, “Elisha, son of Shaphat, who poured water on the hands of Elijah, is here.” <a href="/nrsvce/2_kings/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> But Jehoshaphat said, “Is there no prophet of the LORD here, through whom we may inquire of the LORD?” Then one of the servants of the king of Israel answered, “Elisha son of Shaphat, who used to pour water on the hands of Elijah, is here.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_kings/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> But Jehoshaphat said, Is there not here a prophet of the LORD, that we may inquire of the LORD by him? And one of the king of Israel's servants answered and said, Here is Elisha the son of Shaphat, who used to pour water on the hands of Elijah. <a href="/hpbt/2_kings/3.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And Yushaphat said: “Is there not here a Prophet of LORD JEHOVAH that we may inquire the word of LORD JEHOVAH from him?” And one of the Servants of the King of Israel answered and said: “Elisha son of Shaphat is here who was pouring out water on the hands of Elyah!”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/2_kings/3.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> But Jehoshaphat said: 'Is there not here a prophet of the LORD, that we may inquire of the LORD 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.' <a href="/sep/2_kings/3.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And Josaphat said, Is there not here a prophet of the Lord, that we may enquire of the Lord by him? And one of the servants of the king of Israel answered and said, There is here Elisaie son of Saphat, who poured water on the hands of Eliu. <a href="/parallel/2_kings/3-11.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/FiLs3w_mMFQ?start=697" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/2_kings/3.htm">Joram Overcomes Moab's Rebellion</a> …10“Alas,” said the king of Israel, “for the LORD has summoned these three kings to deliver them into the hand of Moab!” 11<a href="/hebrew/3092.htm" title="3092: yə·hō·wō·šā·p̄āṭ (N-proper-ms) -- From Yhovah and shaphat; Jehovah-judged; Jehoshaphat, the name of six Israelites; also of a valley near Jerusalem.">But Jehoshaphat</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">asked,</a> <a href="/hebrew/369.htm" title="369: ha·’ên (Adv) -- As if from a primitive root meaning to be nothing or not exist; a non-entity; generally used as a negative particle.">“Is there no</a> <a href="/hebrew/5030.htm" title="5030: nā·ḇî (N-ms) -- A spokesman, speaker, prophet. From naba'; a prophet or inspired man.">prophet</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">of the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/6311.htm" title="6311: pōh (Adv) -- Here, hither. Or po; or pow; probably from a primitive inseparable particle p and huw'; this place, i.e. Here or hence.">here?</a> <a href="/hebrew/1875.htm" title="1875: wə·niḏ·rə·šāh (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjImperf.Cohort-1cp) -- A primitive root; properly, to tread or frequent; usually to follow; by implication, to seek or ask; specifically to worship.">Let us inquire</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">of the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: mê·’ō·w·ṯōw (Prep-m:: 3ms) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self.">through him.”</a> <a href="/hebrew/259.htm" title="259: ’e·ḥāḏ (Number-ms) -- One. A numeral from 'achad; properly, united, i.e. One; or first.">And one</a> <a href="/hebrew/5650.htm" title="5650: mê·‘aḇ·ḏê (Prep-m:: N-mpc) -- Slave, servant. From abad; a servant.">of the servants</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: me·leḵ- (N-msc) -- King. From malak; a king.">of the king</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">of Israel</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6030.htm" title="6030: way·ya·‘an (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To answer, respond.">answered,</a> <a href="/hebrew/477.htm" title="477: ’ĕ·lî·šā‘ (N-proper-ms) -- God is salvation, a well-known Isr. prophet. Contracted for Eliyshuwa'. Elisha, the famous prophet.">“Elisha</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/8202.htm" title="8202: šā·p̄āṭ (N-proper-ms) -- He has judged, five Isr. From shaphat; judge; Shaphat, the name of four Israelites.">of Shaphat</a> <a href="/hebrew/6311.htm" title="6311: pōh (Adv) -- Here, hither. Or po; or pow; probably from a primitive inseparable particle p and huw'; this place, i.e. Here or hence.">is here.</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer- (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">He</a> <a href="/hebrew/3332.htm" title="3332: yā·ṣaq (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to pour out; by implication, to melt or cast as metal; by extension, to place firmly, to stiffen or grow hard.">used to pour</a> <a href="/hebrew/4325.htm" title="4325: ma·yim (N-mp) -- Waters, water. Dual of a primitive noun; water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen.">water</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">on</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: yə·ḏê (N-fdc) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">the hands</a> <a href="/hebrew/452.htm" title="452: ’ê·lî·yā·hū (N-proper-ms) -- Or prolonged teliyahuw; from 'el and Yahh; God of Jehovah; Elijah, the name of the famous prophet and of two other Israelites.">of Elijah.”</a> 12Jehoshaphat affirmed, “The word of the LORD is with him.” So the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat and the king of Edom went down to him.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/1_kings/19-19.htm">1 Kings 19:19-21</a> So Elijah departed and found Elisha son of Shaphat. He was plowing with twelve teams of oxen, and he was with the twelfth team. Elijah passed by him and threw his cloak around him. / So Elisha left the oxen, ran after Elijah, and said, “Please let me kiss my father and mother goodbye, and then I will follow you.” “Go on back,” Elijah replied, “for what have I done to you?” / So Elisha turned back from him, took his pair of oxen, and slaughtered them. Using the oxen’s equipment for fuel, he cooked the meat and gave it to the people, and they ate. Then he set out to follow and serve Elijah. <a href="/1_kings/22-7.htm">1 Kings 22:7</a> But Jehoshaphat asked, “Is there not still a prophet of the LORD here of whom we can inquire?” <a href="/2_kings/2-12.htm">2 Kings 2:12-15</a> As Elisha watched, he cried out, “My father, my father, the chariots and horsemen of Israel!” And he saw Elijah no more. So taking hold of his own clothes, he tore them in two. / Elisha also picked up the cloak that had fallen from Elijah, and he went back and stood on the bank of the Jordan. / Then he took the cloak of Elijah that had fallen from him and struck the waters. “Where now is the LORD, the God of Elijah?” he asked. And when he had struck the waters, they parted to the right and to the left, and Elisha crossed over. ... <a href="/2_kings/4-1.htm">2 Kings 4:1</a> Now the wife of one of the sons of the prophets cried out to Elisha, “Your servant, my husband, is dead, and you know that your servant feared the LORD. And now his creditor is coming to take my two children as his slaves!” <a href="/2_kings/5-8.htm">2 Kings 5:8</a> Now when Elisha the man of God heard that the king of Israel had torn his clothes, he sent a message to the king: “Why have you torn your clothes? Please let the man come to me, and he will know that there is a prophet in Israel.” <a href="/2_kings/6-12.htm">2 Kings 6:12</a> But one of his servants replied, “No one, my lord the king. For Elisha, the prophet in Israel, tells the king of Israel the very words you speak in your bedroom.” <a href="/2_kings/13-14.htm">2 Kings 13:14</a> When Elisha had fallen sick with the illness from which he would die, Jehoash king of Israel came down to him and wept over him, saying, “My father, my father, the chariots and horsemen of Israel!” <a href="/1_samuel/9-6.htm">1 Samuel 9:6</a> “Look,” said the servant, “in this city there is a man of God who is highly respected; everything he says surely comes to pass. Let us go there now. Perhaps he will tell us which way to go.” <a href="/1_samuel/10-11.htm">1 Samuel 10:11</a> When all those who had formerly known Saul saw him prophesying with the prophets, they asked one another, “What has happened to the son of Kish? Is Saul also among the prophets?” <a href="/1_chronicles/29-29.htm">1 Chronicles 29:29</a> Now the acts of King David, from first to last, are indeed written in the Chronicles of Samuel the Seer, the Chronicles of Nathan the Prophet, and the Chronicles of Gad the Seer, <a href="/2_chronicles/20-20.htm">2 Chronicles 20:20</a> Early in the morning they got up and left for the Wilderness of Tekoa. As they set out, Jehoshaphat stood up and said, “Hear me, O people of Judah and Jerusalem. Believe in the LORD your God, and you will be upheld; believe in His prophets, and you will succeed.” <a href="/matthew/17-3.htm">Matthew 17:3</a> Suddenly Moses and Elijah appeared before them, talking with Jesus. <a href="/matthew/17-10.htm">Matthew 17:10-13</a> The disciples asked Him, “Why then do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?” / Jesus replied, “Elijah does indeed come, and he will restore all things. / But I tell you that Elijah has already come, and they did not recognize him, but have done to him whatever they wished. In the same way, the Son of Man will suffer at their hands.” ... <a href="/luke/4-27.htm">Luke 4:27</a> And there were many lepers in Israel in the time of Elisha the prophet. Yet not one of them was cleansed—only Naaman the Syrian.” <a href="/luke/9-30.htm">Luke 9:30</a> Suddenly two men, Moses and Elijah, began talking with Jesus.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>But Jehoshaphat said, Is there not here a prophet of the LORD, that we may inquire 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.Is there not here<a href="/1_kings/22-7.htm">1 Kings 22:7</a> And Jehoshaphat said, Is there not here a prophet of the LORD besides, that we might inquire of him?<a href="/psalms/74-9.htm">Psalm 74:9</a> We see not our signs: there is no more any prophet: neither is there among us any that knoweth how long.<a href="/amos/3-7.htm">Amos 3:7</a> Surely the Lord GOD will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets.that we may<a href="/2_kings/3-1.htm">2 Kings 3:1,3</a> Now Jehoram the son of Ahab began to reign over Israel in Samaria the eighteenth year of Jehoshaphat king of Judah, and reigned twelve years… <a href="/joshua/9-14.htm">Joshua 9:14</a> And the men took of their victuals, and asked not counsel at the mouth of the LORD.<a href="/judges/20-8.htm">Judges 20:8-11</a> And all the people arose as one man, saying, We will not any of us go to his tent, neither will we any of us turn into his house… <a href="/genesis/18-4.htm">Genesis 18:4</a> Let a little water, I pray you, be fetched, and wash your feet, and rest yourselves under the tree:<a href="/joshua/1-1.htm">Joshua 1:1</a> Now after the death of Moses the servant of the LORD it came to pass, that the LORD spake unto Joshua the son of Nun, Moses' minister, saying,<a href="/1_kings/19-21.htm">1 Kings 19:21</a> And he returned back from him, and took a yoke of oxen, and slew them, and boiled their flesh with the instruments of the oxen, and gave unto the people, and they did eat. Then he arose, and went after Elijah, and ministered unto him.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_kings/22-7.htm">Directions</a> <a href="/2_kings/2-15.htm">Elijah</a> <a href="/2_kings/2-23.htm">Elisha</a> <a href="/2_kings/2-22.htm">Eli'sha</a> <a href="/2_kings/1-16.htm">Enquire</a> <a href="/2_kings/3-10.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/2_kings/1-16.htm">Inquire</a> <a href="/2_kings/3-10.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-25.htm">Israel's</a> <a href="/2_kings/3-7.htm">Jehoshaphat</a> <a href="/2_kings/3-1.htm">Jehosh'aphat</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-9.htm">Officer</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-45.htm">Pour</a> <a href="/1_kings/13-5.htm">Poured</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-18.htm">Prophet</a> <a href="/2_kings/2-17.htm">Seek</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-53.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/2_kings/2-16.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/1_kings/19-19.htm">Shaphat</a> <a href="/2_kings/3-4.htm">Used</a> <a href="/2_kings/3-9.htm">Water</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_kings/22-18.htm">Directions</a> <a href="/2_kings/9-36.htm">Elijah</a> <a href="/2_kings/3-13.htm">Elisha</a> <a href="/2_kings/3-13.htm">Eli'sha</a> <a href="/2_kings/8-8.htm">Enquire</a> <a href="/2_kings/3-18.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/2_kings/8-8.htm">Inquire</a> <a href="/2_kings/3-12.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/2_kings/6-23.htm">Israel's</a> <a href="/2_kings/3-12.htm">Jehoshaphat</a> <a href="/2_kings/3-12.htm">Jehosh'aphat</a> <a href="/2_kings/7-2.htm">Officer</a> <a href="/2_kings/4-4.htm">Pour</a> <a href="/2_kings/4-4.htm">Poured</a> <a href="/2_kings/5-3.htm">Prophet</a> <a href="/2_kings/6-19.htm">Seek</a> <a href="/2_kings/3-14.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/2_kings/4-22.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/2_kings/6-31.htm">Shaphat</a> <a href="/2_kings/6-10.htm">Used</a> <a href="/2_kings/3-17.htm">Water</a><div class="vheading2">2 Kings 3</div>1. <a href="/2_kings/3-1.htm">Jehoram's reign</a> 4. <a href="/2_kings/3-4.htm">Mesha rebels</a> 6. <a href="/2_kings/3-6.htm">Jehoram, with Jehoshaphat, and the king of Edom, being distressed for want of water, </a> 13. <a href="/2_kings/3-13.htm">by Elisha obtains water, and promise of victory</a> 21. <a href="/2_kings/3-21.htm">The Moabites, deceived by the colour of the water, coming to spoil, are overcome</a> 26. <a href="/2_kings/3-26.htm">The king of Moab sacrifices his son, and raises the siege</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_kings/3.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_kings/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_kings/3.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>But Jehoshaphat asked, “Is there no prophet of the LORD here? Jehoshaphat, the king of Judah, is depicted as a ruler who seeks divine guidance, reflecting his commitment to the LORD. This inquiry highlights the importance of prophetic counsel in ancient Israel, where prophets served as intermediaries between God and the people. Jehoshaphat's question underscores his reliance on God's direction, contrasting with the often idolatrous practices of the northern kingdom of Israel. This moment also reflects the biblical principle of seeking God's will in times of uncertainty, as seen in other scriptures like <a href="/1_kings/22-5.htm">1 Kings 22:5</a>.Let us inquire of the LORD through him.” Jehoshaphat's desire to inquire of the LORD indicates a recognition of the need for divine wisdom and guidance. This practice of seeking God's counsel through a prophet was common in Israel's history, as prophets were seen as God's mouthpieces. The phrase suggests a formal process of consultation, emphasizing the role of prophets in conveying God's will. This aligns with the broader biblical narrative where leaders like David and Hezekiah sought prophetic insight (<a href="/1_samuel/23-2.htm">1 Samuel 23:2</a>, <a href="/2_kings/19.htm">2 Kings 19:1-7</a>).And one of the servants of the king of Israel answered, The mention of a servant of the king of Israel highlights the presence of Elisha in the region, despite the spiritual decline in the northern kingdom. This servant's knowledge of Elisha suggests that the prophet's reputation was well-known, even among those serving a king who often strayed from the LORD. This reflects the enduring influence of God's prophets, regardless of the prevailing political or spiritual climate.“Elisha son of Shaphat is here. Elisha, the successor of Elijah, is introduced as the son of Shaphat, grounding him in a specific lineage and community. His presence signifies continuity in the prophetic ministry, as Elisha carried on Elijah's work. Elisha's ministry is marked by numerous miracles and acts of guidance, paralleling the works of Jesus Christ in the New Testament. His role as a prophet during a tumultuous period in Israel's history underscores God's ongoing involvement with His people.He used to pour water on the hands of Elijah.” This phrase indicates Elisha's previous role as a servant to Elijah, symbolizing his humility and preparation for prophetic ministry. Pouring water on Elijah's hands was a menial task, yet it signifies Elisha's dedication and readiness to serve. This act of service is reminiscent of Jesus' teaching on servanthood in <a href="/matthew/20-26.htm">Matthew 20:26-28</a>, where greatness is equated with serving others. Elisha's faithful service to Elijah prepared him for his own prophetic mission, illustrating the biblical principle that faithfulness in small tasks leads to greater responsibilities.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jehoshaphat.htm">Jehoshaphat</a> The king of Judah, known for his faithfulness to God and his desire to seek divine guidance. 2. <a href="/topical/e/elisha.htm">Elisha</a> A prophet of the LORD, successor to Elijah, known for his powerful ministry and miracles. 3. <a href="/topical/e/elijah.htm">Elijah</a> A major prophet in Israel, known for his confrontation with the prophets of Baal and his mentorship of Elisha. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_king_of_israel.htm">The King of Israel</a> At this time, Jehoram, son of Ahab, who was not fully devoted to the LORD. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_officer.htm">The Officer</a> A servant or official in the king of Israel's court who recognizes Elisha's presence and his connection to Elijah.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/s/seeking_godly_counsel.htm">Seeking Godly Counsel</a> Jehoshaphat's inquiry for a prophet emphasizes the importance of seeking divine guidance in decision-making. As believers, we should prioritize seeking God's will through prayer and Scripture. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_mentorship.htm">The Role of Mentorship</a> Elisha's service to Elijah ("pouring water on the hands") highlights the value of mentorship and humble service in spiritual growth. We should seek to both mentor others and be mentored in our faith journey. <a href="/topical/r/recognizing_god's_servants.htm">Recognizing God's Servants</a> The officer's recognition of Elisha points to the importance of acknowledging and respecting those whom God has called to lead and guide His people. We should honor and support spiritual leaders in our communities. <a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_small_things.htm">Faithfulness in Small Things</a> Elisha's humble beginnings in service to Elijah remind us that faithfulness in small tasks prepares us for greater responsibilities. We should be diligent and faithful in all that God entrusts to us. <a href="/topical/u/unity_among_believers.htm">Unity Among Believers</a> The collaboration between Jehoshaphat and the king of Israel, despite their differences, underscores the need for unity among God's people in seeking His purposes. We should strive for unity and cooperation within the body of Christ.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_kings_3.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Kings 3</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_a_man_of_god.htm">What defines a man of God?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_lev_20_27_align_with_1_sam_28.htm">In Leviticus 20:27, how does the death sentence for mediums and spiritists reconcile with the Bible’s own instances of sanctioned supernatural encounters (e.g., 1 Samuel 28)?</a> <a href="/q/how_did_paul_foresee_the_shipwreck.htm">In Acts 27:9–10, how could Paul, with no maritime expertise, accurately predict the ship’s disaster when seasoned sailors disagreed? </a> <a href="/q/did_anyone_besides_jesus_ascend.htm">Apart from Jesus did anyone else ascend to heaven? No (John 3:13) Yes. And Elijah went up by a whirlwind into heaven (2 Kings 2:11)</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_kings/3.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(11) But (and) Jehoshaphat . . . by him?--The same question is asked by Jehoshaphat in <a href="/1_kings/22-7.htm" title="And Jehoshaphat said, Is there not here a prophet of the LORD besides, that we might inquire of him?">1Kings 22:7</a>.By him.--Heb., from with him (m?'otho for m?'itto, both here and in the parallel place--a mark of the same hand). Jehoshaphat is for "seeking Jehovah" through a prophet, in contrast with Jehoram, who at once despairs. (Comp. <a href="/amos/5-4.htm" title="For thus said the LORD to the house of Israel, Seek you me, and you shall live:">Amos 5:4</a>; <a href="/amos/5-8.htm" title="Seek him that makes the seven stars and Orion, and turns the shadow of death into the morning, and makes the day dark with night: that calls for the waters of the sea, and pours them out on the face of the earth: The LORD is his name:">Amos 5:8</a>; and Note on <a href="/1_chronicles/13-3.htm" title="And let us bring again the ark of our God to us: for we inquired not at it in the days of Saul.">1Chronicles 13:3</a>; <a href="/2_chronicles/15-2.htm" title="And he went out to meet Asa, and said to him, Hear you me, Asa, and all Judah and Benjamin; The LORD is with you, while you be with him; and if you seek him, he will be found of you; but if you forsake him, he will forsake you.">2Chronicles 15:2</a>.) . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_kings/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 11. - But Jehoshaphat said, Is there not here a prophet of the Lord, that we may inquire of the Lord by him? The Israelite monarch despairs at once; the Jewish monarch retains faith and hope. Undoubtedly he ought to have had inquiry made of the Lord before he consented to accompany Jehoram on the expedition. But one neglect of duty does not justify persistence in neglect. This he sees, and therefore suggests that even now, at the eleventh hour, the right course shall be taken. It may not even yet be too late. And one of the King of Israel's servants - i.e., one of the officers in attendance on him - answered and said, Here is Elisha. Apparently,-Jehoram was not aware of Elisha's presence with the army. He had to be enlightened by one of his attendants, who happened to be acquainted with the fact. We may suppose that Elisha had joined the army "at the instigation of the Spirit of God" (Keil), God having resolved to rescue the Israelites from their peril by his instrumentality, and at the same time to show forth his glory before the people of Moab. The son of Shaphat (comp. <a href="/1_kings/19-16.htm">1 Kings 19:16, 19</a>), which poured water on the hands of Elijah; i.e. who was accustomed to minister to Elijah's wants, and to attend upon him. <a href="/commentaries/2_kings/3-11.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>But Jehoshaphat יְהוֹשָׁפָ֗ט (yə·hō·wō·šā·p̄āṭ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3092.htm">Strong's 3092: </a> Jehoshaphat -- 'the LORD has judged', the name of a number of Israelites asked, וַיֹּ֣אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say “Is there no הַאֵ֨ין (ha·’ên) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_369.htm">Strong's 369: </a> A non-entity, a negative particle prophet נָבִיא֙ (nā·ḇî) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5030.htm">Strong's 5030: </a> A spokesman, speaker, prophet of the LORD לַֽיהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel here? פֹּ֤ה (pōh) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6311.htm">Strong's 6311: </a> This place, here Let us inquire וְנִדְרְשָׁ֥ה (wə·niḏ·rə·šāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect Cohortative - first person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1875.htm">Strong's 1875: </a> To tread, frequent, to follow, to seek, ask, to worship of the LORD יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel through him.” מֵאוֹת֑וֹ (mê·’ō·w·ṯōw) Preposition-m | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_854.htm">Strong's 854: </a> Nearness, near, with, by, at, among And one אֶחָ֞ד (’e·ḥāḏ) Number - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_259.htm">Strong's 259: </a> United, one, first of the servants מֵעַבְדֵ֤י (mê·‘aḇ·ḏê) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5650.htm">Strong's 5650: </a> Slave, servant of the king מֶֽלֶךְ־ (me·leḵ-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king of Israel יִשְׂרָאֵל֙ (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc answered, וַ֠יַּעַן (way·ya·‘an) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6030.htm">Strong's 6030: </a> To answer, respond “Elisha אֱלִישָׁ֣ע (’ĕ·lî·šā‘) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_477.htm">Strong's 477: </a> Elisha -- 'God is salvation', a well-known Israelite prophet son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Shaphat שָׁפָ֔ט (šā·p̄āṭ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8202.htm">Strong's 8202: </a> Shaphat -- 'he has judged', five Israelites is here. פֹּ֚ה (pōh) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6311.htm">Strong's 6311: </a> This place, here [He] אֲשֶׁר־ (’ă·šer-) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that used to pour יָ֥צַק (yā·ṣaq) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3332.htm">Strong's 3332: </a> To pour out, to melt, cast as metal, to place firmly, to stiffen, grow hard water מַ֖יִם (ma·yim) Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4325.htm">Strong's 4325: </a> Water, juice, urine, semen on עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against the hands יְדֵ֥י (yə·ḏê) Noun - fdc <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> A hand of Elijah.” אֵלִיָּֽהוּ׃ (’ê·lî·yā·hū) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_452.htm">Strong's 452: </a> Elijah -- 'Yah is God', a well-known prophet of Israel, also three other Israelites <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_kings/3-11.htm">2 Kings 3:11 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_kings/3-11.htm">2 Kings 3:11 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_kings/3-11.htm">2 Kings 3:11 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_kings/3-11.htm">2 Kings 3:11 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_kings/3-11.htm">2 Kings 3:11 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_kings/3-11.htm">2 Kings 3:11 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_kings/3-11.htm">2 Kings 3:11 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_kings/3-11.htm">2 Kings 3:11 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_kings/3-11.htm">2 Kings 3:11 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_kings/3-11.htm">2 Kings 3:11 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_kings/3-11.htm">OT History: 2 Kings 3:11 But Jehoshaphat said Isn't there here (2Ki iiKi ii ki 2 kg 2kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_kings/3-10.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Kings 3:10"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Kings 3:10" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_kings/3-12.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Kings 3:12"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Kings 3:12" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>