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Themes in 2 Kings 3

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Themes in 2 Kings 3

2 Kings 3:1 (show verse)

Joram son of Ahab became king over Israel in Samaria during the eighteenth year of Judah’s King Jehoshaphat and reigned 12 years.

Ahaziah » King of israel » Succeeded by jehoram
Jehoram, or joram » Or joram, king of israel, son of ahab
Joram » Also called jehoram » King of israel
Joram or jehoram » Or joram, king of israel, son of ahab
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
ancient Samaria » Samaria the capital of » The residence of the kings of israel

2 Kings 3:2 (show verse)

He did what was evil in the Lord’s sight, but not like his father and mother, for he removed the sacred pillar of Baal his father had made.

Ahab » King of israel » Other wickedness of
Awakenings and religious reforms » Religious reforms names of men under whose leadership reforms occurred » Idols put away
Baal » An idol of the phoenicians, God of the sun » Under jehoram
Idols » Put away
Jezebel » Was an idolatress and persecuted the prophets of God
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
religious Reforms » Names of men under whose leadership reforms occurred » Idols put away
Religious » Reforms names of men under whose leadership reforms occurred » Idols put away
Rulers' » Wicked » Instances of » Jehoram, cleaving to the sins of jeroboam

2 Kings 3:3 (show verse)

Nevertheless, Joram clung to the sins that Jeroboam son of Nebat had caused Israel to commit. He did not turn away from them.

Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Rulers' » Wicked » Instances of » Jehoram, cleaving to the sins of jeroboam

2 Kings 3:4 (show verse)

King Mesha of Moab was a sheep breeder. He used to pay the king of Israel 100,000 lambs and the wool of 100,000 rams,

Jehoshaphat » When surrounding nations attacked him he trusted in the lord and gained a great victory 2ch 20 » He manifested weakness in forming alliances with wicked kings
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Lambs » Tribute often paid in
Mesha » King of moab » Tributary to ahab
Moabites » Paid tribute of sheep and wool to the king of israel
Sheep » Were frequently » Given as tribute
Sheep » Tribute (taxes) paid in

2 Kings 3:5 (show verse)

but when Ahab died, the king of Moab rebelled against the king of Israel.

Jehoshaphat » When surrounding nations attacked him he trusted in the lord and gained a great victory 2ch 20 » He manifested weakness in forming alliances with wicked kings
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Mesha » King of moab » Tributary to ahab
Moabites » Israelites had war with
Moabites » Revolted from israel after the death of ahab

2 Kings 3:6 (show verse)

So King Joram marched out from Samaria at that time and mobilized all Israel.

Faith » Faith tested tested » By requiring, what appeared to be, useless work
Hindrances » Faith tested » By requiring, what appeared to be, useless work
Jehoshaphat » When surrounding nations attacked him he trusted in the lord and gained a great victory 2ch 20 » He manifested weakness in forming alliances with wicked kings
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Moabites » Israelites had war with
Moabites » Israel and judah joined against
ancient Samaria » Samaria the capital of » The residence of the kings of israel
spiritual Tests » Faith tested » By requiring, what appeared to be, useless work

Then he sent a message to King Jehoshaphat of Judah: “The king of Moab has rebelled against me. Will you go with me to fight against Moab?”

Jehoshaphat said, “I will go. I am as you are, my people as your people, my horses as your horses.”

2 Kings 3:8 (show verse)

Then he asked, “Which route should we take?”

Joram replied, “The route of the Wilderness of Edom.”

Deserts » Mentioned in scripture » Edom
Edom » A name of the land occupied by the descendants of esau » Wilderness of
Jehoshaphat » When surrounding nations attacked him he trusted in the lord and gained a great victory 2ch 20 » He manifested weakness in forming alliances with wicked kings
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Moabites » Israelites had war with

2 Kings 3:9 (show verse)

So the king of Israel, the king of Judah, and the king of Edom set out. After they had traveled their indirect route for seven days, they had no water for the army or their animals.

Commissary » For armies, cattle driven with
Edomites » Become confederates of jehoshaphat
Jehoshaphat » When surrounding nations attacked him he trusted in the lord and gained a great victory 2ch 20 » He manifested weakness in forming alliances with wicked kings
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Moabites » Israelites had war with
Travelers » Estimated the length of their journey by the number of days which it occupied
Water » The want of, considered a great calamity

2 Kings 3:10 (show verse)

Then the king of Israel said, “Oh no, the Lord has summoned three kings, only to hand them over to Moab.”

Jehoshaphat » When surrounding nations attacked him he trusted in the lord and gained a great victory 2ch 20 » He manifested weakness in forming alliances with wicked kings
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Moabites » Israelites had war with
Water » The want of, considered a great calamity

2 Kings 3:11 (show verse)

But Jehoshaphat said, “Isn’t there a prophet of the Lord here? Let’s inquire of Yahweh 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.”

Armies » March in ranks » Religious ceremonies attending » Seeking counsel from God before battle
the Diet of the jews » Purification before
Elisha » Witnesses elijah's transporting, receives a double portion of his spirit
Enquiring of God » Inquiring through the prophets, concerning perplexing questions » Great emergencies
hands » Custom of domestics pouring water upon, alluded to
Holy spirit » Fruits of » Inspiring prophets
Inquiring of God » Inquiring through the prophets, concerning perplexing questions » Great emergencies
Inspiration » General references to inspiration of prophets and teachers
Jehoshaphat » When surrounding nations attacked him he trusted in the lord and gained a great victory 2ch 20 » He manifested weakness in forming alliances with wicked kings
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Moabites » Israelites had war with
Prophecy » Fulfilment of » General references to inspiration of prophets and teachers
Prophets » Inspiration of » General references to inspiration of prophets and teachers
Shaphat » Father of elisha

2 Kings 3:12 (show verse)

Jehoshaphat affirmed, “The Lord’s words are with him.” So the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat and the king of Edom went to him.

Armies » March in ranks » Religious ceremonies attending » Seeking counsel from God before battle
Holy spirit » Fruits of » Inspiring prophets
Inspiration » General references to inspiration of prophets and teachers
Jehoshaphat » When surrounding nations attacked him he trusted in the lord and gained a great victory 2ch 20 » He manifested weakness in forming alliances with wicked kings
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Moabites » Israelites had war with
Prophecy » Fulfilment of » General references to inspiration of prophets and teachers
Prophets » Inspiration of » General references to inspiration of prophets and teachers

2 Kings 3:13 (show verse)

However, Elisha said to King Joram of Israel, “We have nothing in common. Go to the prophets of your father and your mother!”

But the king of Israel replied, “No, because it is the Lord who has summoned these three kings to hand them over to Moab.”

Armies » March in ranks » Religious ceremonies attending » Seeking counsel from God before battle
Jehoshaphat » When surrounding nations attacked him he trusted in the lord and gained a great victory 2ch 20 » He manifested weakness in forming alliances with wicked kings
Jezebel » Was an idolatress and persecuted the prophets of God
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Moabites » Israelites had war with
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Elisha, of jehoram

2 Kings 3:14 (show verse)

Elisha responded, “As the Lord of Hosts lives, I stand before Him. If I did not have respect for King Jehoshaphat of Judah, I would not look at you; I wouldn’t take notice of you.

Armies » March in ranks » Religious ceremonies attending » Seeking counsel from God before battle
Courage » Examples of » David
Courageous reformers » Elisha before king jehoram
Jehoshaphat » When surrounding nations attacked him he trusted in the lord and gained a great victory 2ch 20 » He manifested weakness in forming alliances with wicked kings
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Leaders » Courageous reformers, rebuke sinful rulers » Elisha before king jehoram
Moabites » Israelites had war with
Courageous reformers » Rebuke sinful rulers » Elisha before king jehoram
Religious » Reformers courageous reformers, rebuke sinful rulers » Elisha before king jehoram
Religious » Courageous reformers, rebuke sinful rulers » Elisha before king jehoram
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Elisha, of jehoram

2 Kings 3:15 (show verse)

Now, bring me a musician.”

While the musician played, the Lord’s hand came on Elisha.

Armies » March in ranks » Religious ceremonies attending » Seeking counsel from God before battle
Jehoshaphat » When surrounding nations attacked him he trusted in the lord and gained a great victory 2ch 20 » He manifested weakness in forming alliances with wicked kings
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Moabites » Israelites had war with
Music » Musicians » Players on instruments
Music » Effects produced on the prophets of old by
Musicians » Players on instruments
Prophets » Often accompanied by music while predicting

2 Kings 3:16 (show verse)

Then he said, “This is what the Lord says: ‘Dig ditch after ditch in this wadi.’

Armies » March in ranks » Religious ceremonies attending » Seeking counsel from God before battle
Elisha » Model spiritual leader » Spoke with authority, as the oracle of God
Elisha » Miracles of » Water supplied
Jehoshaphat » When surrounding nations attacked him he trusted in the lord and gained a great victory 2ch 20 » He manifested weakness in forming alliances with wicked kings
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Miracles » of Elisha » Water supplied
Moabites » Israelites had war with
Preparation » Preparation precedes blessing, general illustrations of » No water for the army until ditches were dug
Prophets » Commands
Valleys » Miracles connected with » Ditches in, filled with water
Water » Miraculously supplied » To jehoshaphat's army

2 Kings 3:17 (show verse)

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.’

Armies » March in ranks » Religious ceremonies attending » Seeking counsel from God before battle
Elisha » Model spiritual leader » Spoke with authority, as the oracle of God
Jehoshaphat » When surrounding nations attacked him he trusted in the lord and gained a great victory 2ch 20 » He manifested weakness in forming alliances with wicked kings
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Moabites » Israelites had war with
Preparation » Preparation precedes blessing, general illustrations of » No water for the army until ditches were dug
Valleys » Miracles connected with » Ditches in, filled with water
Water » Miracles connected with » Trenches filled with
Water » Miraculously supplied » To jehoshaphat's army
Wind » Frequently brings rain

2 Kings 3:18 (show verse)

This is easy in the Lord’s sight. He will also hand Moab over to you.

Armies » March in ranks » Religious ceremonies attending » Seeking counsel from God before battle
Jehoshaphat » When surrounding nations attacked him he trusted in the lord and gained a great victory 2ch 20 » He manifested weakness in forming alliances with wicked kings
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Moabites » Israelites had war with
Water » Miracles connected with » Trenches filled with
Water » Miraculously supplied » To jehoshaphat's army

2 Kings 3:19 (show verse)

Then you must attack every fortified city and every choice city. You must cut down every good tree and stop up every spring of water. You must ruin every good piece of land with stones.”

Armies » March in ranks » Religious ceremonies attending » Seeking counsel from God before battle
Jehoshaphat » When surrounding nations attacked him he trusted in the lord and gained a great victory 2ch 20 » He manifested weakness in forming alliances with wicked kings
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Moabites » Israelites had war with
Stones » Thrown upon accursed ground
Water » Miracles connected with » Trenches filled with
Water » Miraculously supplied » To jehoshaphat's army
Wells » Were often stopped up by enemies

2 Kings 3:20 (show verse)

About the time for the grain offering the next morning, water suddenly came from the direction of Edom and filled the land.

God » Examples of plentiful supplies furnished in time of need » For the army of the three kings
God » Supplies of » For the army of the three kings
Jehoshaphat » When surrounding nations attacked him he trusted in the lord and gained a great victory 2ch 20 » He manifested weakness in forming alliances with wicked kings
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Miracles » Catalogue of » The appearance of blood
Moabites » Israelites had war with
divine Providence » Examples of plentiful supplies furnished in time of need » For the army of the three kings
Divine supplies » Examples of plentiful supplies furnished in time of need » For the army of the three kings
Water » Miracles connected with » Trenches filled with
Water » Miraculously supplied » To jehoshaphat's army

2 Kings 3:21 (show verse)

All Moab had heard that the kings had come up to fight against them. So all who could bear arms, from the youngest to the oldest, were summoned and took their stand at the border.

Girdle » Used to bear arms
Jehoshaphat » When surrounding nations attacked him he trusted in the lord and gained a great victory 2ch 20 » He manifested weakness in forming alliances with wicked kings
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Miracles » Catalogue of » The appearance of blood
Moabites » Israelites had war with
Moabites » Miraculously deceived by the color of the water
Water » Miracles connected with » Trenches filled with

2 Kings 3:22 (show verse)

When they got up early in the morning, the sun was shining on the water, and the Moabites saw that the water across from them was red like blood.

Blood » Red
Jehoshaphat » When surrounding nations attacked him he trusted in the lord and gained a great victory 2ch 20 » He manifested weakness in forming alliances with wicked kings
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Miracles » Catalogue of » The appearance of blood
Moabites » Israelites had war with
Moabites » Miraculously deceived by the color of the water
Valleys » Miracles connected with » Water in, made to appear to the moabites like blood
Water » Miracles connected with » Trenches filled with

2 Kings 3:23 (show verse)

“This is blood!” they exclaimed. “The kings have clashed swords and killed each other. So, to the spoil, Moab!”

Jehoshaphat » When surrounding nations attacked him he trusted in the lord and gained a great victory 2ch 20 » He manifested weakness in forming alliances with wicked kings
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Moabites » Israelites had war with
Moabites » Miraculously deceived by the color of the water
Valleys » Miracles connected with » Water in, made to appear to the moabites like blood

2 Kings 3:24 (show verse)

However, when the Moabites came to Israel’s camp, the Israelites attacked them, and they fled from them. So Israel went into the land and struck down the Moabites.

Jehoshaphat » When surrounding nations attacked him he trusted in the lord and gained a great victory 2ch 20 » He manifested weakness in forming alliances with wicked kings
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Moabites » Israelites had war with
Moabites » Miraculously deceived by the color of the water
Moabites » Conquered by israel and judah

2 Kings 3:25 (show verse)

They destroyed the cities, and each of them threw stones to cover every good piece of land. They stopped up every spring of water and cut down every good tree. In the end, only the buildings of Kir-hareseth were left. Then men with slings surrounded the city and attacked it.

military Arms » Offensive: » Sling
Jehoshaphat » When surrounding nations attacked him he trusted in the lord and gained a great victory 2ch 20 » He manifested weakness in forming alliances with wicked kings
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Kir-haraseth » A city » A city of moab
Moabites » Israelites had war with
Moabites » Conquered by israel and judah
Sling » Used in war
Stones » Thrown upon accursed ground
Wells » Were often stopped up by enemies

2 Kings 3:26 (show verse)

When the king of Moab saw that the battle was too fierce for him, he took 700 swordsmen with him to try to break through to the king of Edom, but they could not do it.

Edomites » Become confederates of jehoshaphat
Jehoshaphat » When surrounding nations attacked him he trusted in the lord and gained a great victory 2ch 20 » He manifested weakness in forming alliances with wicked kings
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Moabites » Israelites had war with
Moabites » Conquered by israel and judah

2 Kings 3:27 (show verse)

So he took his firstborn son, who was to become king in his place, and offered him as a burnt offering on the city wall. Great wrath was on the Israelites, and they withdrew from him and returned to their land.

Blindness » Instances of » Moab
the Burnt offering » Of human victims execrated
Jehoshaphat » When surrounding nations attacked him he trusted in the lord and gained a great victory 2ch 20 » He manifested weakness in forming alliances with wicked kings
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoram, or joram
Moabites » Israelites had war with
Moabites » King of, sacrificed his son to excite animosity against israel
Murder » Connected with idolatry
Offerings » Human sacrifices » Offered by » Moabites
Sacrifices » Human beings offered as
Walls » Of cities » Idolatrous rites performed on