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Green's Literal Translation
2 Kings 3:10
And the king of Israel said, Alas, that Jehovah has called these three kings to deliver 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!"
Geneva Bible (1587)
Therefore the King of Israel sayde, Alas, that the Lord hath called these three Kings, to giue them into the hand of Moab.
Therefore the King of Israel sayde, Alas, that the Lord hath called these three Kings, to giue them into the hand of 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."
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 And King Jehoram went out in that day from Samaria, and called up all Israel. 7 And he went and sent to Jehoshaphat the king of Judah, saying, The king of Moab has rebelled against me. Will you go with me to Moab to battle? And he said, I will go up. I am as you; my people as your people; my horses as your horses. 8 And he said, Which way shall we go up? And he answered, The way through the wilderness of Edom. 9 And the king of Israel went, and the king of Judah, and the king of Edom. And they made a circuit of seven days' journey. And there was no water for the army, and for the livestock that were at their feet. 10 And the king of Israel said, Alas, that Jehovah has called these three kings to deliver them into the hand of Moab! 11 And Jehoshaphat said, Is there not here a prophet of Jehovah, that we may inquire of Jehovah by him? And one of the servants of the king of Israel answered and said, Here is Elisha the sonof Shaphat, who poured water on the hands ofElijah. 12 And Jehoshaphat said, The Word of Jehovah is with him. And the king of Israel, and Jehoshaphat, and the king of Edom went down to him. 13 And Elisha said to the king of Israel, What have I to do with you? Go to the prophets of your father, and to the prophets of your mother. And the king of Israel said to him, No, for Jehovah has called these three kings in order to give theminto the hand of Moab. 14 And Elisha said, As Jehovah of Hosts lives, before whom I stand, surely, if I did not regard the face of Jehoshaphat the king of Judah I would not look toward you, nor see you. 15 And now, bring a minstrel to me. And it happened when the minstrel played, the hand of Jehovah was on 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 they were not ashamed.
And they were both naked, the man and his wife, and they were not ashamed.
Genesis 3:7
And the eyes of both of them were opened, and they knew that they were naked. And they sewed leaves of the fig tree, and made girdles for themselves.
And the eyes of both of them were opened, and they knew that they were naked. And they sewed leaves of the fig tree, and made girdles for themselves.
Genesis 3:17
And He said to the man, Because you have listened to the voice of your wife, and have eaten of the tree about which I commanded you, saying, You shall not eat from it, the ground shall be cursed because of you; you shall eatof it in sorrow all the days of your life.
And He said to the man, Because you have listened to the voice of your wife, and have eaten of the tree about which I commanded you, saying, You shall not eat from it, the ground shall be cursed because of you; you shall eatof it in sorrow all the days of your life.
Genesis 3:18
And it shall bring forth thorns and thistles for you, and you shall eat the plant of the field.
And it shall bring forth thorns and thistles for you, and you shall eat the plant of the field.
Exodus 3:6
And He said, I am the God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob. And Moses hid his face, for he feared to look upon God.
And He said, I am the God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob. And Moses hid his face, for he feared to look upon God.
Exodus 32:25
And Moses saw the people, that it was unloosed, for Aaron had let it loose for a derision among their enemies.
And Moses saw the people, that it was unloosed, for Aaron had let it loose for a derision among their enemies.
Job 23:15
On account of this I am troubled from His presence; I consider, and am in dread of Him.
On account of this I am troubled from His presence; I consider, and am in dread of Him.
Psalms 119:120
My flesh has shivered because of Your fear; and I have feared Your judgments.
My flesh has shivered because of Your fear; and I have feared Your judgments.
Isaiah 33:14
The sinners of Zion are afraid; terror has seized profane ones; who of us shall tarry with consuming fire? Who of us shall tarry with everlasting burnings?
The sinners of Zion are afraid; terror has seized profane ones; who of us shall tarry with consuming fire? Who of us shall tarry with everlasting burnings?
Isaiah 47:3
Your nakedness shall be uncovered; yea, your shame shall be seen. I will take vengeance and I will not meet a man.
Your nakedness shall be uncovered; yea, your shame shall be seen. I will take vengeance and I will not meet 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.
