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Selected Verse: 2 Kings 3:11 - King James
| Verse |
Translation |
Text |
| 2Ki 3:11 |
King James |
But Jehoshaphat said, Is there not here a prophet of the LORD, that we may enquire 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. |
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| A Commentary, Critical, Practical, and Explanatory on the Old and New Testaments, by Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset and David Brown [1882] |
| which poured water on the hands of Elijah--that is, was his servant--this being one of the common offices of a servant. The phrase is used here as synonymous with "a true and eminent prophet," who will reveal God's will to us. |
| Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834] |
A prophet of the Lord - i. e. of Yahweh. It was necessary to inquire thus definitely, as there were still plenty of prophets who were only prophets of Baal Kg2 3:13.
Here is Elisha - Jehoram appears to have been ignorant of his presence with the host, and one of his "servants," or officers, answered Jehoshaphat's inquiry.
Which poured water - An act signifying ministration or attendance (compare Joh 13:5 ff). |
| Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley [1754-65] |
| Is there not, &c. - This he should have asked before, when they first undertook the expedition, as he did in a like case, Kg1 22:5, and for that neglect he now suffers; but better late than never: his affliction brings him to the remembrance of his former sin, and present duty. Poured water - Who was his servant; this being one office of a servant: and this office was the more necessary among the Israelites, because of the frequent washings which their law required. Probably it was by a special direction from God, that Elisha followed them, unasked, unobserved. Thus does God prevent us with the blessings of his goodness; and provide for those who provide not for themselves. |
| Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826 |
Is there not here a prophet of the Lord - The kings of Judah still acknowledged the true God, and him only.
Poured water on the hands of Elijah - That is, was his constant and confidential servant. |
5 After that he poureth water into a bason, and began to wash the disciples' feet, and to wipe them with the towel wherewith he was girded.
13 And Elisha said unto the king of Israel, What have I to do with thee? get thee to the prophets of thy father, and to the prophets of thy mother. And the king of Israel said unto him, Nay: for the LORD hath called these three kings together, to deliver them into the hand of Moab.
5 And Jehoshaphat said unto the king of Israel, Enquire, I pray thee, at the word of the LORD to day.