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You will have plenty for yourselves and your cattle and other animals. <a href="/esv/2_kings/3.htm">English Standard Version</a> For thus says the LORD, ‘You shall not see wind or rain, but that streambed shall be filled with water, so that you shall drink, you, your livestock, and your animals.’ <a href="/bsb/2_kings/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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.’ <a href="/kjv/2_kings/3.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/2_kings/3.htm">New King James Version</a> For thus says the LORD: ‘You shall not see wind, nor shall you see rain; yet that valley shall be filled with water, so that you, your cattle, and your animals may drink.’ <a href="/nasb_/2_kings/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> For the LORD says this: ‘You will not see wind, nor will you see rain; yet that valley shall be filled with water, so that you will drink, you, your livestock, and your other animals. <a href="/nasb/2_kings/3.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220For thus says the LORD, &#8216You shall not see wind nor shall you see rain; yet that valley shall be filled with water, so that you shall drink, both you and your cattle and your beasts. <a href="/nasb77/2_kings/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “For thus says the LORD, ‘You shall not see wind nor shall you see rain; yet that valley shall be filled with water, so that you shall drink, both you and your cattle and your beasts. <a href="/lsb/2_kings/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> For thus says Yahweh, ‘You shall not see wind nor shall you see rain; yet that valley shall be filled with water, so that you shall drink, both you and your livestock and your cattle. <a href="/amp/2_kings/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a> For thus says the LORD, ‘You will not see wind or rain, yet that valley will be filled with water, so you and your cattle and your other animals may drink. <a href="/csb/2_kings/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> For the LORD says, ‘You will not see wind or rain, but the wadi will be filled with water, and you will drink—you and your cattle and your animals.’ <a href="/hcsb/2_kings/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> For the LORD says, &#8216You will not see wind or rain, but the wadi will be filled with water, and you will drink—you and your cattle and your animals.&#8217 <a href="/asv/2_kings/3.htm">American Standard Version</a> For thus saith Jehovah, Ye shall not see wind, neither shall ye see rain; yet that valley shall be filled with water, and ye shall drink, both ye and your cattle and your beasts. <a href="/cev/2_kings/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> You won't feel any wind or see any rain, but there will be plenty of water for you and your animals. <a href="/erv/2_kings/3.htm">English Revised Version</a> For thus saith the LORD, Ye shall not see wind, neither shall ye see rain, yet that valley shall be filled with water: and ye shall drink, both ye and your cattle and your beasts. <a href="/gwt/2_kings/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> You will not see wind or rain, but this valley will be filled with water. You, your cattle, and your other animals will drink. <a href="/gnt/2_kings/3.htm">Good News Translation</a> Even though you will not see any rain or wind, this stream bed will be filled with water, and you, your livestock, and your pack animals will have plenty to drink.'" <a href="/isv/2_kings/3.htm">International Standard Version</a> This is what the LORD says: 'Though you won't see wind or storm, nevertheless that river will overflow with water so that you, your cattle, and your livestock may drink.' <a href="/msb/2_kings/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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.? <a href="/net/2_kings/3.htm">NET Bible</a> for this is what the LORD says, 'You will not feel any wind or see any rain, but this valley will be full of water and you and your cattle and animals will drink.' <a href="/nheb/2_kings/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> For thus says the LORD, 'You will not see wind, neither will you see rain; yet that valley shall be filled with water, and you will drink, both you and your livestock and your animals. <a href="/wbt/2_kings/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> 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. <a href="/web/2_kings/3.htm">World English Bible</a> For Yahweh says, ‘You will not see wind, neither will you see rain, yet that valley will be filled with water, and you will drink, both you and your livestock and your other animals. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_kings/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> for thus said YHWH: You do not see wind, nor do you see rain, and that valley is full of water, and you have drunk—you, and your livestock, and your beasts. <a href="/ylt/2_kings/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> for thus said Jehovah, Ye do not see wind, nor do ye see rain, and that valley is full of water, and ye have drunk -- ye, and your cattle, and your beasts. <a href="/slt/2_kings/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> For thus said Jehovah, Ye shall not see wind, and ye shall not see rain; and that torrent shall be full of water, and ye drunk, and your possessions, and your cattle.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_kings/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> For thus saith the Lord: You shall not see wind, nor rain: and yet this channel shall be filled with waters, and you shall drink, you and your families, and your beasts. <a href="/cpdv/2_kings/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> For thus says the Lord: You shall not see wind or rain. And yet this channel shall be filled with water. And you shall drink, you and your families, and your beasts of burden. <a href="/nabre/2_kings/3.htm">New American Bible</a> For the LORD says: Though you will see neither wind nor rain, yet this wadi will be filled with water for you to drink, and for your livestock and pack animals. <a href="/nrsvce/2_kings/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> For thus says the LORD, ‘You shall see neither wind nor rain, but the wadi shall be filled with water, so that you shall drink, you, your cattle, and your animals.’<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_kings/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> For thus says the LORD: You shall not see wind, neither shall you see rain; yet this valley shall be filled with water, that you may drink, both you and your cattle and your beasts. <a href="/hpbt/2_kings/3.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> Because thus says LORD JEHOVAH: You will see no wind and no rain, and this valley will be filled with water, and you shall drink, and your beasts.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/2_kings/3.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> For thus saith the LORD: Ye shall not see wind, neither shall ye see rain, yet that valley shall be filled with water; and ye shall drink, both ye and your cattle and your beasts. <a href="/sep/2_kings/3.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> For thus saith the Lord, Ye shall not see wind, neither shall ye see rain, yet this valley shall be filled with water, and ye, and your flocks, and your cattle shall drink. <a href="/parallel/2_kings/3-17.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=775" 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> …16and he said, “This is what the LORD says: ‘Dig this valley full of ditches.’ 17<a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">For</a> <a href="/hebrew/3541.htm" title="3541: ḵōh (Adv) -- Thus, here. From the prefix k and huw'; properly, like this, i.e. By implication, thus; also here; or now."></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.">the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: ’ā·mar (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">says,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō- (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">‘You will not</a> <a href="/hebrew/7200.htm" title="7200: ṯir·’ū (V-Qal-Imperf-2mp) -- To see. A primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively.">see</a> <a href="/hebrew/7307.htm" title="7307: rū·aḥ (N-cs) -- Breath, wind, spirit. From ruwach; wind; by resemblance breath.">wind</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: wə·lō- (Conj-w:: Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7200.htm" title="7200: ṯir·’ū (V-Qal-Imperf-2mp) -- To see. A primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1653.htm" title="1653: ḡe·šem (N-ms) -- Rain, shower. From gasham; a shower.">or rain,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: ha·hū (Art:: Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. ">but the</a> <a href="/hebrew/5158.htm" title="5158: wə·han·na·ḥal (Conj-w, Art:: N-ms) -- Or nachlah; or nachalah; from nachal in its original sense; a stream, especially a winter torrent; a valley; also a shaft.">valley</a> <a href="/hebrew/4390.htm" title="4390: yim·mā·lê (V-Nifal-Imperf-3ms) -- To be full, to fill. Or malae; a primitive root, to fill or be full of, in a wide application.">will be filled</a> <a href="/hebrew/4325.htm" title="4325: mā·yim (N-mp) -- Waters, water. Dual of a primitive noun; water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen.">with water,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8354.htm" title="8354: ū·šə·ṯî·ṯem (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-2mp) -- To drink. A primitive root; to imbibe.">and you will drink—</a> <a href="/hebrew/859.htm" title="859: ’at·tem (Pro-2mp) -- You (masc. sing.). ">you</a> <a href="/hebrew/4735.htm" title="4735: ū·miq·nê·ḵem (Conj-w:: N-mpc:: 2mp) -- Cattle. From qanah; something bought, i.e. Property, but only livestock; abstractly, acquisition.">and your cattle</a> <a href="/hebrew/929.htm" title="929: ū·ḇə·hem·tə·ḵem (Conj-w:: N-fsc:: 2mp) -- A beast, animal, cattle. From an unused root; properly, a dumb beast; especially any large quadruped or animal.">and your animals.’</a> 18This is a simple matter in the sight of the LORD, and He will also deliver the Moabites into your hand.…<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="/exodus/14-21.htm">Exodus 14:21-22</a> Then Moses stretched out his hand over the sea, and all that night the LORD drove back the sea with a strong east wind that turned it into dry land. So the waters were divided, / and the Israelites went through the sea on dry ground, with walls of water on their right and on their left. <a href="/joshua/3-15.htm">Joshua 3:15-17</a> Now the Jordan overflows its banks throughout the harvest season. But as soon as the priests carrying the ark reached the Jordan and their feet touched the water’s edge, / the flowing water stood still. It backed up as far upstream as Adam, a city in the area of Zarethan, while the water flowing toward the Sea of the Arabah (the Salt Sea) was completely cut off. So the people crossed over opposite Jericho. / The priests carrying the ark of the covenant of the LORD stood firm on dry ground in the middle of the Jordan, while all Israel crossed over the dry ground, until the entire nation had crossed the Jordan. <a href="/isaiah/41-18.htm">Isaiah 41:18</a> I will open rivers on the barren heights, and fountains in the middle of the valleys. I will turn the desert into a pool of water, and the dry land into flowing springs. <a href="/isaiah/43-19.htm">Isaiah 43:19-20</a> 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. / The beasts of the field will honor Me, the jackals and the ostriches, because I provide water in the wilderness and rivers in the desert, to give drink to My chosen people. <a href="/psalms/107-35.htm">Psalm 107:35</a> He turns a desert into pools of water and a dry land into flowing springs. <a href="/psalms/114-3.htm">Psalm 114:3-8</a> The sea observed and fled; the Jordan turned back; / the mountains skipped like rams, the hills like lambs. / Why was it, O sea, that you fled, O Jordan, that you turned back, ... <a href="/1_kings/18-41.htm">1 Kings 18:41-45</a> And Elijah said to Ahab, “Go up, eat and drink, for there is the sound of a heavy rain.” / So Ahab went up to eat and drink. But Elijah climbed to the summit of Carmel, bent down on the ground, and put his face between his knees. / “Go and look toward the sea,” he said to his servant. So the servant went and looked, and he said, “There is nothing there.” Seven times Elijah said, “Go back.” ... <a href="/2_kings/4-3.htm">2 Kings 4:3-6</a> “Go,” said Elisha, “borrow empty jars from all your neighbors. Do not gather just a few. / Then go inside, shut the door behind you and your sons, and pour oil into all these jars, setting the full ones aside.” / So she left him, and after she had shut the door behind her and her sons, they kept bringing jars to her, and she kept pouring. ... <a href="/2_kings/7-6.htm">2 Kings 7:6-7</a> For the Lord had caused the Arameans to hear the sound of chariots, horses, and a great army, so that they said to one another, “Look, the king of Israel must have hired the kings of the Hittites and Egyptians to attack us.” / Thus the Arameans had arisen and fled at twilight, abandoning their tents and horses and donkeys. The camp was intact, and they had run for their lives. <a href="/isaiah/35-6.htm">Isaiah 35:6-7</a> Then the lame will leap like a deer and the mute tongue will shout for joy. For waters will gush forth in the wilderness, and streams in the desert. / The parched ground will become a pool, the thirsty land springs of water. In the haunt where jackals once lay, there will be grass and reeds and papyrus. <a href="/ezekiel/47-1.htm">Ezekiel 47:1-9</a> Then the man brought me back to the entrance of the temple, and I saw water flowing from under the threshold of the temple toward the east (for the temple faced east). The water was coming down from under the south side of the temple, south of the altar. / Next he brought me out through the north gate and led me around the outside to the outer gate facing east, and there I saw the water trickling out from the south side. / As the man went eastward with a measuring line in his hand, he measured off a thousand cubits and led me through ankle-deep water. ... <a href="/john/2-7.htm">John 2:7-9</a> Jesus told the servants, “Fill the jars with water.” So they filled them to the brim. / “Now draw some out,” He said, “and take it to the master of the banquet.” They did so, / and the master of the banquet tasted the water that had been turned into wine. He did not know where it was from, but the servants who had drawn the water knew. Then he called the bridegroom aside <a href="/john/4-13.htm">John 4:13-14</a> Jesus said to her, “Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again. / But whoever drinks the water I give him will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give him will become in him a fount of water springing up to eternal life.” <a href="/john/7-37.htm">John 7:37-38</a> On the last and greatest day of the feast, Jesus stood up and called out in a loud voice, “If anyone is thirsty, let him come to Me and drink. / Whoever believes in Me, as the Scripture has said: ‘Streams of living water will flow from within him.’” <a href="/matthew/14-25.htm">Matthew 14:25-33</a> During the fourth watch of the night, Jesus went out to them, walking on the sea. / When the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were terrified. “It’s a ghost!” they said, and cried out in fear. / But Jesus spoke up at once: “Take courage! It is I. Do not be afraid.” ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>For thus said the LORD, You shall not see wind, neither shall you see rain; yet that valley shall be filled with water, that you may drink, both you, and your cattle, and your beasts.Ye shall not<a href="/1_kings/18-36.htm">1 Kings 18:36-39</a> And it came to pass at the time of the offering of the evening sacrifice, that Elijah the prophet came near, and said, LORD God of Abraham, Isaac, and of Israel, let it be known this day that thou art God in Israel, and that I am thy servant, and that I have done all these things at thy word… <a href="/psalms/84-6.htm">Psalm 84:6</a> Who passing through the valley of Baca make it a well; the rain also filleth the pools.<a href="/psalms/107-35.htm">Psalm 107:35</a> He turneth the wilderness into a standing water, and dry ground into watersprings.that ye may<a href="/exodus/17-6.htm">Exodus 17:6</a> Behold, I will stand before thee there upon the rock in Horeb; and thou shalt smite the rock, and there shall come water out of it, that the people may drink. And Moses did so in the sight of the elders of Israel.<a href="/numbers/20-8.htm">Numbers 20:8-11</a> Take the rod, and gather thou the assembly together, thou, and Aaron thy brother, and speak ye unto the rock before their eyes; and it shall give forth his water, and thou shalt bring forth to them water out of the rock: so thou shalt give the congregation and their beasts drink… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_kings/3-9.htm">Animals</a> <a href="/2_kings/3-14.htm">Armies</a> <a href="/2_kings/3-9.htm">Beasts</a> <a href="/2_kings/3-9.htm">Cattle</a> <a href="/1_kings/19-8.htm">Drink</a> <a href="/1_kings/20-16.htm">Drunk</a> <a href="/1_kings/20-27.htm">Filled</a> <a href="/2_kings/3-16.htm">Full</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-20.htm">Livestock</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-45.htm">Rain</a> <a href="/2_kings/3-16.htm">Stream-Bed</a> <a href="/2_kings/3-16.htm">Valley</a> <a href="/2_kings/3-11.htm">Water</a> <a href="/2_kings/2-11.htm">Wind</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_chronicles/29-33.htm">Animals</a> <a href="/2_kings/19-31.htm">Armies</a> <a href="/2_kings/14-9.htm">Beasts</a> <a href="/2_kings/5-26.htm">Cattle</a> <a href="/2_kings/6-22.htm">Drink</a> <a href="/2_kings/6-23.htm">Drunk</a> <a href="/2_kings/3-20.htm">Filled</a> <a href="/2_kings/4-4.htm">Full</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/5-9.htm">Livestock</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/6-26.htm">Rain</a> <a href="/2_kings/3-16.htm">Stream-Bed</a> <a href="/2_kings/10-33.htm">Valley</a> <a href="/2_kings/3-19.htm">Water</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-35.htm">Wind</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>For the LORD says This phrase emphasizes the authority and certainty of the message. In the biblical context, when a prophet declares "For the LORD says," it signifies a direct revelation from God, underscoring the divine origin of the message. This is a common prophetic formula found throughout the Old Testament, indicating that the following words are not of human origin but are a divine decree.You will not see wind or rain This statement highlights the miraculous nature of the forthcoming event. In the arid regions of the Near East, water is typically associated with rain or natural water sources. The absence of wind or rain suggests that the provision of water will be supernatural, defying natural expectations. This mirrors other biblical miracles where God provides in unexpected ways, such as the manna in the wilderness (Exodus 16) or Jesus turning water into wine (<a href="/john/2.htm">John 2:1-11</a>).but the valley will be filled with water The valley, likely referring to the Wadi, a dry riverbed, will be miraculously filled with water. This demonstrates God's power over nature and His ability to provide abundantly for His people. The filling of the valley with water without natural means serves as a sign of God's intervention and care. It also recalls other instances where God provides water, such as Moses striking the rock at Horeb (<a href="/exodus/17-6.htm">Exodus 17:6</a>).and you will drink This promise of provision is a direct assurance of God's care for the needs of His people. In the context of the narrative, the armies of Israel, Judah, and Edom were in desperate need of water. This provision is a reminder of God's faithfulness and His ability to sustain His people, similar to how He provided for Elijah at the brook Cherith (<a href="/1_kings/17-2.htm">1 Kings 17:2-6</a>).you and your cattle and your animals The inclusion of cattle and animals underscores the comprehensive nature of God's provision. It reflects the agrarian culture of the time, where livestock were essential for survival and prosperity. This promise ensures that not only the soldiers but also their means of sustenance and livelihood will be cared for. It echoes the holistic care God provides, as seen in <a href="/psalms/104-14.htm">Psalm 104:14</a>, where God provides grass for the cattle and plants for people to cultivate.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jehoram,_king_of_israel.htm">Jehoram, King of Israel</a> - The son of Ahab, who led Israel during this time. He sought help from Jehoshaphat to fight against Moab. 2. <a href="/topical/j/jehoshaphat,_king_of_judah.htm">Jehoshaphat, King of Judah</a> - A godly king who allied with Jehoram to fight against Moab, seeking the Lord's guidance. 3. <a href="/topical/e/elisha_the_prophet.htm">Elisha the Prophet</a> - The successor of Elijah, who delivered God's message to the kings, promising water without rain. 4. <a href="/topical/m/moabites.htm">Moabites</a> - The enemies of Israel and Judah in this context, who rebelled against Israel after Ahab's death. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_valley_of_edom.htm">The Valley of Edom</a> - The location where the armies of Israel, Judah, and Edom found themselves without water, leading to the miraculous provision.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_provision_beyond_natural_means.htm">God's Provision Beyond Natural Means</a> God can provide for our needs in ways that defy natural expectations. Just as He filled the valley with water without rain, He can meet our needs in unexpected ways. <a href="/topical/f/faith_in_god's_promises.htm">Faith in God's Promises</a> The armies had to trust in God's promise through Elisha. We are called to trust in God's Word, even when circumstances seem contrary. <a href="/topical/d/dependence_on_god_in_desperation.htm">Dependence on God in Desperation</a> In times of desperation, like the armies in the valley, turning to God should be our first response. He is our ultimate source of help and provision. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_over_creation.htm">God's Sovereignty Over Creation</a> This miracle demonstrates God's control over nature. Recognizing His sovereignty can strengthen our faith in His ability to intervene in our lives. <a href="/topical/u/unity_in_seeking_god.htm">Unity in Seeking God</a> The alliance of Israel, Judah, and Edom shows the power of unity in seeking God's guidance. In our lives, seeking God together with others can lead to greater understanding and blessing.<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/how_did_water_appear_in_the_desert.htm">How could water supernaturally appear in a desert valley without rain or wind (2 Kings 3:17)? </a> <a href="/q/how_does_jer._3_12-14_show_limitless_mercy.htm">How does Jeremiah 3:12-14 depict limitless mercy when texts like 2 Kings 17:6-23 suggest God's patience eventually ran out?</a> <a href="/q/is_swift_secret_messaging_in_2_sam_17_15-21_realistic.htm">How realistic is the swift exchange of secret messages in 2 Samuel 17:15-21, given the distance and security risks involved in ancient Israel?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_a_trickle_become_a_deep_river.htm">Ezekiel 47:1: How can a small trickle of water transform so rapidly into a deep river, seemingly defying known geological and hydrological laws?</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>(17) Ye shall not see wind.--Which in the east is the usual precursor of rain.Yet that valley.--And that wady. He says "that (h-') valley," meaning "the one of which I spoke" (<a href="/2_kings/3-16.htm" title="And he said, Thus said the LORD, Make this valley full of ditches.">2Kings 3:16</a>). Contrast "this (zeh) valley," i.e., "the one in which we are" (<a href="/2_kings/3-16.htm" title="And he said, Thus said the LORD, Make this valley full of ditches.">2Kings 3:16</a>).Your cattle.--Miqneh: flocks and herds, as distinguished from "beasts" (b?h?m?h), i.e., probably, beasts of burden.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_kings/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 17. - For thus saith the Lord, Ye shall not see - i.e., perceive - wind, neither shall ye see rain. Wind and rain usually go together in the East, especially when there is sudden heavy rain after a time of drought. What Elisha promises is a heavy storm of wind accompanied by violent rain, which, however, will be at such a distance that the Israelites will see nothing of it, but whereof they will experience the effects when the torrent-course that separates them from the Moabite country suddenly becomes a rushing stream as the rain flows off down it. Their "pits," or trenches, will retain a portion of the water, and furnish them with a sufficient supply for their wants. It was necessary that the storm should be distant, that the Moabites might know nothing of it, and so fall under the delusion (ver. 23), which led to their complete defeat. Yet that valley shall be filled with water. Travelers tell us that, in certain circumstances, it takes but ten minutes or a quarter of an hour for a dry water-course in the East to become a raging torrent quite impassable. That ye may drink, both ye, and your cattle - i.e., the animals which you have brought with you for food - and your boasts; i.e. your beasts of burden, or baggage-animals. Animals, except camels, suffer from drought even more than men, and die sooner. The Israelites do not appear to have ever employed camels. <a href="/commentaries/2_kings/3-17.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>For כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction the LORD יְהוָ֗ה (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 says, אָמַ֣ר (’ā·mar) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say ‘You will not לֹֽא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no see תִרְא֥וּ (ṯir·’ū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7200.htm">Strong's 7200: </a> To see wind ר֙וּחַ֙ (rū·aḥ) Noun - common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7307.htm">Strong's 7307: </a> Wind, breath, exhalation, life, anger, unsubstantiality, a region of the sky, spirit or rain, גֶ֔שֶׁם (ḡe·šem) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1653.htm">Strong's 1653: </a> Rain, shower but the הַה֖וּא (ha·hū) Article | Pronoun - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> He, self, the same, this, that, as, are valley וְהַנַּ֥חַל (wə·han·na·ḥal) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5158.htm">Strong's 5158: </a> A stream, a winter torrent, a, valley, a shaft will be filled יִמָּ֣לֵא (yim·mā·lê) Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4390.htm">Strong's 4390: </a> To fill, be full of with water, מָ֑יִם (mā·yim) Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4325.htm">Strong's 4325: </a> Water, juice, urine, semen and you will drink— וּשְׁתִיתֶ֛ם (ū·šə·ṯî·ṯem) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8354.htm">Strong's 8354: </a> To imbibe you אַתֶּ֥ם (’at·tem) Pronoun - second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_859.htm">Strong's 859: </a> Thou and thee, ye and you and your cattle וּמִקְנֵיכֶ֖ם (ū·miq·nê·ḵem) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4735.htm">Strong's 4735: </a> Something bought, property, livestock, acquisition and your animals.’ וּֽבְהֶמְתְּכֶֽם׃ (ū·ḇə·hem·tə·ḵem) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_929.htm">Strong's 929: </a> A dumb beast, any large quadruped, animal <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_kings/3-17.htm">2 Kings 3:17 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_kings/3-17.htm">2 Kings 3:17 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_kings/3-17.htm">2 Kings 3:17 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_kings/3-17.htm">2 Kings 3:17 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_kings/3-17.htm">2 Kings 3:17 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_kings/3-17.htm">2 Kings 3:17 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_kings/3-17.htm">2 Kings 3:17 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_kings/3-17.htm">2 Kings 3:17 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_kings/3-17.htm">2 Kings 3:17 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_kings/3-17.htm">2 Kings 3:17 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_kings/3-17.htm">OT History: 2 Kings 3:17 For thus says Yahweh You shall not (2Ki iiKi ii ki 2 kg 2kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_kings/3-16.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Kings 3:16"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Kings 3:16" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_kings/3-18.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Kings 3:18"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Kings 3:18" /></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>