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Selected Verse: 2 Kings 3:20 - Strong Concordance
Verse |
Translation |
Text |
2Ki 3:20 |
Strong Concordance |
And it came to pass in the morning [01242], when the meat offering [04503] was offered [05927], that, behold, there came [0935] water [04325] by the way [01870] of Edom [0123], and the country [0776] was filled [04390] with water [04325]. |
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King James |
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. |
Summary Of Commentaries Associated With The Selected Verse
A Commentary, Critical, Practical, and Explanatory on the Old and New Testaments, by Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset and David Brown [1882] |
when the meat offering was offered--that is, at the time of the morning sacrifice, accompanied, doubtless, with solemn prayers; and these led, it may be, by Elisha on this occasion, as on a similar one by Elijah (Kg1 18:36).
behold, there came water by the way of Edom--Far from the Israelitish camp, in the eastern mountains of Edom, a great fall of rain, a kind of cloudburst, took place, by which the wady was at once filled, but they saw neither the wind nor the rains. The divine interposition was shown by introducing the laws of nature to the determined end in the predetermined way [KEIL]. It brought not only aid to the Israelitish army in their distress, by a plentiful supply of water, but destruction on the Moabites, who, perceiving the water, under the refulgent rays of the morning sun, red like blood, concluded the confederate kings had quarrelled and deluged the field with their mutual slaughter; so that, rushing to their camp in full expectation of great spoil, they were met by the Israelites, who, prepared for battle, fought and pursued them. Their country was laid waste in the way, which has always been considered the greatest desolation in the East (Kg2 3:24). |
Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834] |
When the meat offering was offered - i. e. about sunrise, when the morning sacrifice was offered. Compare Kg1 18:29.
There came water by the way of Edom - The Wady-el-Ahsy drains a considerable portion of northern Edom. Heavy rain had fallen during the night in some part of this tract, and with the morning a freshet of water came down the valley, filling the pits. |
Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley [1754-65] |
The meal - offering - That is, the morning sacrifice: which doubtless was attended with the solemn prayers of God's people. At this time Elisha joined his prayers with the prayers of God's people, especially those at Jerusalem. And this time God chose to answer their prayers, and to work this miracle, that thereby he might determine the controversy between the Israelites and the Jews, about the place and manner of worship, and give a publick testimony from heaven for the Jews, and against the Israelites. God that commands all the waters both above and beneath the firmament, sent them abundance of water on a sudden. |
Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826 |
When the meat-offering was offered - This was the first of all offerings, and was generally made at sun-rising.
There came water - This supply was altogether miraculous, for there was neither wind nor rain, nor any other natural means by which it could be supplied. |
24 And when they came [0935] to the camp [04264] of Israel [03478], the Israelites [03478] rose up [06965] and smote [05221] the Moabites [04124], so that they fled [05127] before [06440] them: but they went forward [05221] smiting [05221] the Moabites [04124], even in their country.
36 And it came to pass at the time of the offering [05927] of the evening sacrifice [04503], that Elijah [0452] the prophet [05030] came near [05066], and said [0559], LORD [03068] God [0430] of Abraham [085], Isaac [03327], and of Israel [03478], let it be known [03045] this day [03117] that thou art God [0430] in Israel [03478], and that I am thy servant [05650], and that I have done [06213] all these things at thy word [01697].
29 And it came to pass, when midday [06672] was past [05674], and they prophesied [05012] until the time of the offering [05927] of the evening sacrifice [04503], that there was neither voice [06963], nor any to answer [06030], nor any that regarded [07182].