Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The next morning, about the time for offering the sacrifice, there it was—water flowing from the direction of Edom! And the land was filled with water. New Living Translation The next day at about the time when the morning sacrifice was offered, water suddenly appeared! It was flowing from the direction of Edom, and soon there was water everywhere. English Standard Version The next morning, about the time of offering the sacrifice, behold, water came from the direction of Edom, till the country was filled with water. Berean Standard Bible The next morning, at the time of the morning sacrifice, water suddenly flowed from the direction of Edom and filled the land. King James Bible And it came to pass in the morning, when the meat offering was offered, that, behold, there came water by the way of Edom, and the country was filled with water. New King James Version Now it happened in the morning, when the grain offering was offered, that suddenly water came by way of Edom, and the land was filled with water. New American Standard Bible And it happened in the morning about the time of offering the sacrifice, that behold, water came from the direction of Edom, and the country was filled with water. NASB 1995 It happened in the morning about the time of offering the sacrifice, that behold, water came by the way of Edom, and the country was filled with water. NASB 1977 And it happened in the morning about the time of offering the sacrifice, that behold, water came by the way of Edom, and the country was filled with water. Legacy Standard Bible Then it happened in the morning about the time of offering the sacrifice, that behold, water came by the way of Edom, and the country was filled with water. Amplified Bible It happened in the morning, when the sacrifice was offered, that suddenly water came [miraculously] from the area of Edom, and the country was filled with water. Christian Standard Bible About the time for the grain offering the next morning, water suddenly came from the direction of Edom and filled the land. Holman Christian Standard Bible About the time for the grain offering the next morning, water suddenly came from the direction of Edom and filled the land. American Standard Version And it came to pass in the morning, about the time of offering the oblation, that, behold, there came water by the way of Edom, and the country was filled with water. Contemporary English Version The next morning, while the sacrifice was being offered, water suddenly started flowing from the direction of Edom, and it flooded the land. English Revised Version And it came to pass in the morning, about the time of offering the oblation, that, behold, there came water by the way of Edom, and the country was filled with water. GOD'S WORD® Translation That is what happened in the morning. At the time of the grain offering, water flowed from Edom and filled the countryside. Good News Translation The next morning, at the time of the regular morning sacrifice, water came flowing from the direction of Edom and covered the ground. International Standard Version The very next day, about the time of the morning offering, water suddenly appeared, coming from the direction of Edom, and the land overflowed with water! Majority Standard Bible The next morning, at the time of the morning sacrifice, water suddenly flowed from the direction of Edom and filled the land. NET Bible Sure enough, the next morning, at the time of the morning sacrifice, water came flowing down from Edom and filled the land. New Heart English Bible It happened in the morning, about the time of offering the offering, that look, water came by the way of Edom, and the country was filled with water. Webster's Bible Translation And it came to pass in the morning, when the meat-offering was offered, that behold, there came water by the way of Edom, and the country was filled with water. World English Bible In the morning, about the time of offering the sacrifice, behold, water came by the way of Edom, and the country was filled with water. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd it comes to pass in the morning, at the ascending of the [morning] present, that behold, waters are coming in from the way of Edom, and the land is filled with the waters, Young's Literal Translation And it cometh to pass in the morning, at the ascending of the morning -present, that lo, waters are coming in from the way of Edom, and the land is filled with the waters, Smith's Literal Translation And it will be in the morning when the gift went up, and behold, water coming from the way of Edom, and the earth will be filled with waters. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd it came to pass in the morning, when the sacrifices used to be offered, that behold, water came by the way of Edom, and the country was filled with water. Catholic Public Domain Version Then it happened that, in the morning, when the sacrifices were usually to be offered, behold, water was arriving along the way of Idumea, and the land was filled with water. New American Bible In the morning, at the time of the sacrifice, water came from the direction of Edom and filled the land. New Revised Standard Version The next day, about the time of the morning offering, suddenly water began to flow from the direction of Edom, until the country was filled with water. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd it came to pass in the morning, when the sacrifice was offered, that, behold, there came water by the way of Edom, and the land was covered with water. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And it happened at dawn, when he offered up an offering, and behold, waters came from the road of Edom, and the land was filled with waters. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And it came to pass in the morning, about the time of making the offering, that, behold, there came water by the way of Edom, and the country was filled with water. Brenton Septuagint Translation And it came to pass in the morning, when the sacrifice was offered, that, behold! waters came from the way of Edom, and the land was filled with water. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Joram Overcomes Moab's Rebellion…19And you shall attack every fortified city and every city of importance. You shall cut down every good tree, stop up every spring, and ruin every good field with stones.” 20The next morning, at the time of the morning sacrifice, water suddenly flowed from the direction of Edom and filled the land. 21Now all the Moabites had heard that the kings had come up to fight against them. So all who could bear arms, young and old, were summoned and stationed at the border.… Cross References Exodus 14:21-22 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. Joshua 3:15-17 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. 1 Kings 18:44-45 On the seventh time the servant reported, “There is a cloud as small as a man’s hand rising from the sea.” And Elijah replied, “Go and tell Ahab, ‘Prepare your chariot and go down before the rain stops you.’” / Meanwhile, the sky grew dark with clouds and wind, and a heavy rain began to fall. So Ahab rode away and went to Jezreel. Isaiah 41:18 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. Psalm 78:15-16 He split the rocks in the wilderness and gave them drink as abundant as the seas. / He brought streams from the stone and made water flow down like rivers. Psalm 105:41 He opened a rock, and water gushed out; it flowed like a river in the desert. Isaiah 35:6-7 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. John 2:7-9 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 John 4:14 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.” John 7:37-38 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.’” 1 Corinthians 10:4 and drank the same spiritual drink; for they drank from the spiritual rock that accompanied them, and that rock was Christ. Revelation 22:1 Then the angel showed me a river of the water of life, as clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb Genesis 7:11-12 In the six hundredth year of Noah’s life, on the seventeenth day of the second month, all the fountains of the great deep burst forth, and the floodgates of the heavens were opened. / And the rain fell upon the earth for forty days and forty nights. Numbers 20:11 Then Moses raised his hand and struck the rock twice with his staff, so that a great amount of water gushed out, and the congregation and their livestock were able to drink. Judges 15:19 So God opened up the hollow place in Lehi, and water came out of it. When Samson drank, his strength returned, and he was revived. That is why he named it En-hakkore, and it remains in Lehi to this day. Treasury of Scripture And it came to pass in the morning, when the meat offering was offered, that, behold, there came water by the way of Edom, and the country was filled with water. when the meat Exodus 29:39,40 The one lamb thou shalt offer in the morning; and the other lamb thou shalt offer at even: … 1 Kings 18:36 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. Daniel 9:21 Yea, whiles I was speaking in prayer, even the man Gabriel, whom I had seen in the vision at the beginning, being caused to fly swiftly, touched me about the time of the evening oblation. filled Psalm 78:15,16,20 He clave the rocks in the wilderness, and gave them drink as out of the great depths… Isaiah 35:6,7 Then shall the lame man leap as an hart, and the tongue of the dumb sing: for in the wilderness shall waters break out, and streams in the desert… Jump to Previous Ascending Country Direction Edom Filled Flowing Making Meat Meat-Offering Morning Oblation Offered Offering Sacrifice Time Water Waters WayJump to Next Ascending Country Direction Edom Filled Flowing Making Meat Meat-Offering Morning Oblation Offered Offering Sacrifice Time Water Waters Way2 Kings 3 1. Jehoram's reign4. Mesha rebels 6. Jehoram, with Jehoshaphat, and the king of Edom, being distressed for want of water, 13. by Elisha obtains water, and promise of victory 21. The Moabites, deceived by the colour of the water, coming to spoil, are overcome 26. The king of Moab sacrifices his son, and raises the siege The next morning This phrase indicates a specific time following the events of the previous day, where the kings of Israel, Judah, and Edom sought divine intervention through the prophet Elisha. The timing suggests a new beginning or a fresh start, often seen in biblical narratives as a moment of divine action or revelation. at the time of the morning sacrifice water suddenly flowed from the direction of Edom and filled the land Persons / Places / Events 1. Jehoram (Joram)- The king of Israel who sought help from Jehoshaphat, king of Judah, to fight against Moab. 2. Jehoshaphat - The king of Judah who allied with Jehoram to battle against the Moabites. 3. Elisha - The prophet who provided guidance and assurance of victory to the kings of Israel and Judah. 4. Edom - The region from which the miraculous water flowed, providing relief to the armies. 5. Moab - The nation that rebelled against Israel, prompting the military campaign. Teaching Points God's Provision in Times of NeedJust as God provided water for the armies of Israel and Judah, He is able to meet our needs in unexpected ways. Trust in His provision even when circumstances seem dire. The Importance of Seeking Godly Counsel Jehoshaphat's insistence on consulting Elisha reminds us of the importance of seeking God's guidance through His Word and His people when making decisions. God's Timing is Perfect The water arrived at the time of the morning sacrifice, emphasizing that God's timing is always perfect. We should be patient and trust in His timing for our lives. Faith in Action The armies had to dig ditches in faith before the water came. This teaches us to act in faith, preparing for God's provision even when we cannot see it yet. God's Sovereignty Over Nature The miraculous flow of water from Edom demonstrates God's sovereignty over creation. We can trust Him to control the natural world and intervene on our behalf.(20) When the meat offering was offered.--Comp. 1Kings 18:29; 1Kings 18:36. A more exact definition of the time. The reckoning by hours was unknown before the captivity. According to the Talmud, the morning sacrifice was offered in the Temple the moment it became light. (Ewald assumes that "the meat offering" was offered on this occasion in the camp.) That help came to the distressed army just at the hour of morning worship was a striking coincidence. (This allusion to the law of Exodus 29:38, seq., may be an indirect hit at the northern kingdom.) There came water.--Water was coming from the way (direction) of Edom. It would seem that a sudden storm of rain had fallen on the mountains of Seir, at some distance from the camp (Josephus says at a distance of three days' march); and the water found its natural outlet in the dry wady. Reuss thinks this explanation "superfluous," in the face of "the author's intention to describe a miracle;" but there are different kinds of miracle, and, in the present instance, the miraculous element is visible in the prophet's prediction of the coming help, and in the coincidence of the natural phenomena with the needs of the Israelites. (Comp. 2Kings 7:1-2, seq.) [This statement seems to preclude also the naturalistic explanation founded on the meaning of the Arabic name of the locality. Hisyun, hasyun, hasan, mean water which gathers on a hard bottom under the sand in certain localities, and which the Arabs get at by scooping holes in the ground. See Lane, Arab. Eng. Lex. s.v.] Verse 20. - And it came to pass in the morning, when the meat offering was offered - i.e. about sunrise, which was the time of the morning sacrifice - that, behold, there came water by the way of Edom. The Wady-el- Ahsy drains a portion of Southern Moab, and also a considerable tract of Northern Edom. The nocturnal storm had burst, not in the Moabite country, where it would have attracted the attention of the Moabites, but in some comparatively distant part of the Idumaean territory, so that the Moabites were not aware of it. Josephus says that the storm burst at a distance of three days' journey from the Israelite camp ('Ant. Jud.,' 9:3. § 2); but this can only be his conjecture. And the country was filled, with water. By "the country" (ha-arets) must be meant here the bed or channel of the water-course. This was suddenly filled with a rushing stream, which, however, rapidly ran off, leaving the water-course dry, excepting where the pits had been made by the Israelites. But this supply was ample for the army.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The next morning,בַבֹּ֙קֶר֙ (ḇab·bō·qer) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1242: Dawn, morning at the time of the morning sacrifice, כַּעֲל֣וֹת (ka·‘ă·lō·wṯ) Preposition-k | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 5927: To ascend, in, actively water מַ֥יִם (ma·yim) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 4325: Water, juice, urine, semen suddenly וְהִנֵּה־ (wə·hin·nêh-) Conjunctive waw | Interjection Strong's 2009: Lo! behold! flowed בָּאִ֖ים (bā·’îm) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go from the direction מִדֶּ֣רֶךְ (mid·de·reḵ) Preposition-m | Noun - common singular construct Strong's 1870: A road, a course of life, mode of action of Edom אֱד֑וֹם (’ĕ·ḏō·wm) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 123: The name of a condiment and filled וַתִּמָּלֵ֥א (wat·tim·mā·lê) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 4390: To fill, be full of the land. הָאָ֖רֶץ (hā·’ā·reṣ) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land Links 2 Kings 3:20 NIV2 Kings 3:20 NLT 2 Kings 3:20 ESV 2 Kings 3:20 NASB 2 Kings 3:20 KJV 2 Kings 3:20 BibleApps.com 2 Kings 3:20 Biblia Paralela 2 Kings 3:20 Chinese Bible 2 Kings 3:20 French Bible 2 Kings 3:20 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Kings 3:20 It happened in the morning about (2Ki iiKi ii ki 2 kg 2kg) |
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