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2 Kings 3:10
Therefore the King of Israel sayde, Alas, that the Lord hath called these three Kings, to giue them into the hand of Moab.
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Christian Standard Bible®
Then the king of Israel said, “Oh no, the Lord has summoned these three kings, only to hand them over to Moab.”
Then the king of Israel said, “Oh no, the Lord has summoned these three kings, only to hand them over to Moab.”
Hebrew Names Version
The king of Yisra'el said, Alas! for the LORD has called these three kings together to deliver them into the hand of Mo'av.
The king of Yisra'el said, Alas! for the LORD has called these three kings together to deliver them into the hand of Mo'av.
King James Version
And the king of Israel said, Alas! that the Lord hath called these three kings together, to deliver them into the hand of Moab!
And the king of Israel said, Alas! that the Lord hath called these three kings together, to deliver them into the hand of Moab!
English Standard Version
Then the king of Israel said, "Alas! The Lord has called these three kings to give them into the hand of Moab."
Then the king of Israel said, "Alas! The Lord has called these three kings to give them into the hand of Moab."
New Century Version
The king of Israel said, "This is terrible! The Lord has called us three kings together to hand us over to the Moabites!"
The king of Israel said, "This is terrible! The Lord has called us three kings together to hand us over to the Moabites!"
New English Translation
The king of Israel said, "Oh no! Certainly the Lord has summoned these three kings so that he can hand them over to the king of Moab!"
The king of Israel said, "Oh no! Certainly the Lord has summoned these three kings so that he can hand them over to the king of Moab!"
Amplified Bible
Then the king of Israel said, "We are doomed, for the LORD has called these three kings to be handed over to Moab."
Then the king of Israel said, "We are doomed, for the LORD has called these three kings to be handed over to Moab."
New American Standard Bible
Then the king of Israel said, "It is hopeless! For the LORD has called these three kings to hand them over to Moab!"
Then the king of Israel said, "It is hopeless! For the LORD has called these three kings to hand them over to Moab!"
Legacy Standard Bible
Then the king of Israel said, "Alas! For Yahweh has called these three kings to give them into the hand of Moab."
Then the king of Israel said, "Alas! For Yahweh has called these three kings to give them into the hand of Moab."
Contemporary English Version
Joram cried out, "This is terrible! The Lord must have led us out here to be captured by Moab's army."
Joram cried out, "This is terrible! The Lord must have led us out here to be captured by Moab's army."
Complete Jewish Bible
"This is terrible!" exclaimed the king of Isra'el. "Has Adonai called these three kings together only to hand them over to Mo'av?"
"This is terrible!" exclaimed the king of Isra'el. "Has Adonai called these three kings together only to hand them over to Mo'av?"
Darby Translation
And the king of Israel said, Alas! that Jehovah has called these three kings together, to give them into the hand of Moab!
And the king of Israel said, Alas! that Jehovah has called these three kings together, to give them into the hand of Moab!
Easy-to-Read Version
Finally, the king of Israel said, "Oh, I think the Lord really brought us three kings together only to let the Moabites defeat us!"
Finally, the king of Israel said, "Oh, I think the Lord really brought us three kings together only to let the Moabites defeat us!"
George Lamsa Translation
And the king of Israel said, Alas! truly for this the LORD has called these three kings together, to deliver them into the hand of Moab!
And the king of Israel said, Alas! truly for this the LORD has called these three kings together, to deliver them into the hand of Moab!
Good News Translation
"We're done for!" King Joram exclaimed. "The Lord has put the three of us at the mercy of the king of Moab!"
"We're done for!" King Joram exclaimed. "The Lord has put the three of us at the mercy of the king of Moab!"
Lexham English Bible
Then the king of Israel said, "Aha, Yahweh has called for these three kings to give them into the hand of Moab."
Then the king of Israel said, "Aha, Yahweh has called for these three kings to give them into the hand of Moab."
Literal Translation
And the king of Israel said, Alas, that Jehovah has called these three kings to deliver them into the hand of Moab!
And the king of Israel said, Alas, that Jehovah has called these three kings to deliver them into the hand of Moab!
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
Then sayde the kynge of Israel: Alas, the LORDE hath called these thre kynges, to delyuer the in to the hande of the Moabites.
Then sayde the kynge of Israel: Alas, the LORDE hath called these thre kynges, to delyuer the in to the hande of the Moabites.
American Standard Version
And the king of Israel said, Alas! for Jehovah hath called these three kings together to deliver them into the hand of Moab.
And the king of Israel said, Alas! for Jehovah hath called these three kings together to deliver them into the hand of Moab.
Bible in Basic English
And the king of Israel said, Here is trouble: for the Lord has got these three kings together to give them into the hands of Moab.
And the king of Israel said, Here is trouble: for the Lord has got these three kings together to give them into the hands of Moab.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And the king of Israel saide: Alas, the Lorde hath called these three kinges together, to deliuer them ouer into the hande of Moab.
And the king of Israel saide: Alas, the Lorde hath called these three kinges together, to deliuer them ouer into the hande of Moab.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
And the king of Israel said: 'Alas! for the LORD hath called these three kings together to deliver them into the hand of Moab.'
And the king of Israel said: 'Alas! for the LORD hath called these three kings together to deliver them into the hand of Moab.'
King James Version (1611)
And the king of Israel said, Alas, that the Lord hath called these three kings together, to deliuer them into the hand of Moab.
And the king of Israel said, Alas, that the Lord hath called these three kings together, to deliuer them into the hand of Moab.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And the king of Israel said, Alas! that the Lord should have called the three kings on their way, to give them into the hand of Moab.
And the king of Israel said, Alas! that the Lord should have called the three kings on their way, to give them into the hand of Moab.
English Revised Version
And the king of Israel said, Alas! for the LORD hath called these three kings together to deliver them into the hand of Moab.
And the king of Israel said, Alas! for the LORD hath called these three kings together to deliver them into the hand of Moab.
Berean Standard Bible
"Alas," said the king of Israel, "for the LORD has summoned these three kings to deliver them into the hand of Moab!"
"Alas," said the king of Israel, "for the LORD has summoned these three kings to deliver them into the hand of Moab!"
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
And the kyng of Israel seide, Alas! alas! alas! the Lord hath gaderide vs thre kyngis to bitake vs in the hond of Moab.
And the kyng of Israel seide, Alas! alas! alas! the Lord hath gaderide vs thre kyngis to bitake vs in the hond of Moab.
Young's Literal Translation
and the king of Israel saith, `Alas, for Jehovah hath called for these three kings, to give them into the hand of Moab.'
and the king of Israel saith, `Alas, for Jehovah hath called for these three kings, to give them into the hand of Moab.'
Update Bible Version
And the king of Israel said, Alas! for Yahweh has called these three kings together to deliver them into the hand of Moab.
And the king of Israel said, Alas! for Yahweh has called these three kings together to deliver them into the hand of Moab.
Webster's Bible Translation
And the king of Israel said, Alas! that the LORD hath called these three kings together, to deliver them into the hand of Moab!
And the king of Israel said, Alas! that the LORD hath called these three kings together, to deliver them into the hand of Moab!
World English Bible
The king of Israel said, Alas! for Yahweh has called these three kings together to deliver them into the hand of Moab.
The king of Israel said, Alas! for Yahweh has called these three kings together to deliver them into the hand of Moab.
New King James Version
And the king of Israel said, "Alas! For the LORD has called these three kings together to deliver them into the hand of Moab."
And the king of Israel said, "Alas! For the LORD has called these three kings together to deliver them into the hand of Moab."
New Living Translation
"What should we do?" the king of Israel cried out. "The Lord has brought the three of us here to let the king of Moab defeat us."
"What should we do?" the king of Israel cried out. "The Lord has brought the three of us here to let the king of Moab defeat us."
New Life Bible
The king of Israel said, "It is bad! For the Lord has called these three kings to give them into the hand of Moab."
The king of Israel said, "It is bad! For the Lord has called these three kings to give them into the hand of Moab."
New Revised Standard
Then the king of Israel said, "Alas! The Lord has summoned us, three kings, only to be handed over to Moab."
Then the king of Israel said, "Alas! The Lord has summoned us, three kings, only to be handed over to Moab."
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
Then said the king of Israel - Alas! for Yahweh hath called these three kings, to deliver them into the hand of Moab.
Then said the king of Israel - Alas! for Yahweh hath called these three kings, to deliver them into the hand of Moab.
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the king of Israel said: Alas, alas, alas, the Lord hath gathered us three kings together, to deliver us into the hands of Moab.
And the king of Israel said: Alas, alas, alas, the Lord hath gathered us three kings together, to deliver us into the hands of Moab.
Revised Standard Version
Then the king of Israel said, "Alas! The LORD has called these three kings to give them into the hand of Moab."
Then the king of Israel said, "Alas! The LORD has called these three kings to give them into the hand of Moab."
THE MESSAGE
The king of Israel said, "Bad news! God has gotten us three kings out here to dump us into the hand of Moab."
The king of Israel said, "Bad news! God has gotten us three kings out here to dump us into the hand of Moab."
New American Standard Bible (1995)
Then the king of Israel said, "Alas! For the LORD has called these three kings to give them into the hand of Moab."
Then the king of Israel said, "Alas! For the LORD has called these three kings to give them into the hand of Moab."
Contextual Overview
6 Therefore King Iehoram went out of Samaria the same season, and nombred all Israel, 7 And went, and sent to Iehoshaphat King of Iudah, saying, The King of Moab hath rebelled against me: wilt thou goe with me to battell against Moab? And he answered, I will goe vp: for I am, as thou art, my people, as thy people, and mine horses as thine horses. 8 Then said he, What way shall we goe vp? And he answered, The way of the wildernesse of Edom. 9 So went the King of Israel & the king of Iudah, and the King of Edom, and when they had compassed the way seuen dayes, they had no water for the hoste, nor for the cattell that followed them. 10 Therefore the King of Israel sayde, Alas, that the Lord hath called these three Kings, to giue them into the hand of Moab. 11 But Iehoshaphat saide, Is there not here a Prophet of the Lorde, that we may inquire of the Lorde by him? And one of the King of Israels seruants answered, and said, Here is Elisha the sonne of Shaphat, which powred water on the handes of Eliiah. 12 Then Iehoshaphat saide, The worde of the Lorde is with him. Therefore the King of Israel, and Iehoshaphat, and the King of Edom went downe to him. 13 And Elisha sayde vnto the King of Israel, What haue I to doe with thee? get thee to the prophets of thy father and to the prophets of thy mother. And the King of Israel saide vnto him, Nay: for the Lord hath called these three Kings, to giue them into the hande of Moab. 14 Then Elisha said, As the Lord of hostes liueth, in whose sight I stande, if it were not, that I regarde the presence of Iehoshaphat the King of Iudah, I woulde not haue looked towarde thee, nor seene thee. 15 But nowe bring me a minstrel. And when the minstrel played, the hand of the Lord came vpon him.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
the Lord: 2 Kings 6:33, Genesis 4:13, Psalms 78:34-36, Proverbs 19:3, Isaiah 8:21, Isaiah 51:20
Reciprocal: Joshua 7:7 - wherefore 2 Kings 3:13 - Nay 2 Kings 6:5 - master
Cross-References
Genesis 2:25
And they were both naked, the man and his wife, and were not ashamed.
And they were both naked, the man and his wife, and were not ashamed.
Genesis 3:7
Then the eyes of them both were opened, and they knewe that they were naked, and they sewed figge tree leaues together, and made them selues breeches.
Then the eyes of them both were opened, and they knewe that they were naked, and they sewed figge tree leaues together, and made them selues breeches.
Genesis 3:17
Also to Adam he said, Because thou hast obeyed the voyce of thy wife, and hast eaten of the tree, (whereof I commanded thee, saying, Thou shalt not eate of it) cursed is the earth for thy sake: in sorowe shalt thou eate of it all the dayes of thy life.
Also to Adam he said, Because thou hast obeyed the voyce of thy wife, and hast eaten of the tree, (whereof I commanded thee, saying, Thou shalt not eate of it) cursed is the earth for thy sake: in sorowe shalt thou eate of it all the dayes of thy life.
Genesis 3:18
Thornes also, and thistles shall it bring foorth to thee, and thou shalt eate the herbe of the fielde.
Thornes also, and thistles shall it bring foorth to thee, and thou shalt eate the herbe of the fielde.
Exodus 3:6
Moreouer he saide, I am the God of thy father, the God of Abraham, the God of Izhak, and the God of Iaakob. Then Moses hid his face: for he was afraid to looke vpon God.
Moreouer he saide, I am the God of thy father, the God of Abraham, the God of Izhak, and the God of Iaakob. Then Moses hid his face: for he was afraid to looke vpon God.
Exodus 32:25
Moses therefore sawe that the people were naked (for Aaron had made them naked vnto their shame among their enemies)
Moses therefore sawe that the people were naked (for Aaron had made them naked vnto their shame among their enemies)
Job 23:15
Therefore I am troubled at his presence, & in considering it, I am afraid of him.
Therefore I am troubled at his presence, & in considering it, I am afraid of him.
Psalms 119:120
My flesh trembleth for feare of thee, and I am afraide of thy iudgements.
My flesh trembleth for feare of thee, and I am afraide of thy iudgements.
Isaiah 33:14
The sinners in Zion are afraide: a feare is come vpon the hypocrites: who among vs shall dwel with the deuouring fire? who among vs shall dwell with the euerlasting burnings?
The sinners in Zion are afraide: a feare is come vpon the hypocrites: who among vs shall dwel with the deuouring fire? who among vs shall dwell with the euerlasting burnings?
Isaiah 47:3
Thy filthinesse shall be discouered, and thy shame shall be seene: I will take vengeance, and I will not meete thee as a man.
Thy filthinesse shall be discouered, and thy shame shall be seene: I will take vengeance, and I will not meete thee as a man.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And the king of Israel said, alas!.... Lamenting their sad case, as being desperate; and the rather he was the more concerned, as he was the principal who had drawn the other kings into this affair, though he throws it upon the Lord and his providence:
that the Lord hath called these three kings together, to deliver them into the hands of Moab; into whose hands they must inevitably fall, if they could have no water to refresh them; since they would be so weak as not to be able to stand a battle with them, and be dispersed here and there in search of water, and so fall into their hands. Extreme thirst is intolerable. It is reported e of Lysimachus, that he delivered himself and his army into the hands of the enemy for a draught of water. Leo Africanus f relates, that in the desert of Azaoad stand two marble pillars, testifying that a rich merchant bought of a carrier of wares a cup of water at the price of 10,000 ducats; but there not being water sufficient neither for the one nor the other, they were both died with thirst.
e Plutarch. in Apothegm. f Descriptio Africae, l. 1. p. 75.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse 2 Kings 3:10. The Lord hath called these three kings together — That is, This is a Divine judgment; God has judicially blinded us, and permitted us to take this journey to our destruction.
