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2 Kings 3:10
The king of Israel said, "This is terrible! The Lord has called us three kings together to hand us over to the Moabites!"
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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 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."
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 So King Joram went out from Samaria and gathered Israel's army. 7 He also sent messengers to Jehoshaphat king of Judah. "The king of Moab has turned against me," he said. "Will you go with me to fight Moab?" Jehoshaphat replied, "I will go with you. My soldiers and my horses are yours." 8 Jehoshaphat asked, "Which way should we attack?" Joram answered, "Through the Desert of Edom." 9 So the king of Israel went with the king of Judah and the king of Edom. After they had marched seven days, there was no more water for the army or for their animals that were with them. 10 The king of Israel said, "This is terrible! The Lord has called us three kings together to hand us over to the Moabites!" 11 But Jehoshaphat asked, "Is there a prophet of the Lord here? We can ask the Lord through him." An officer of the king of Israel answered, "Elisha son of Shaphat is here. He was Elijah's servant." 12 Jehoshaphat said, "He speaks the Lord 's truth." So the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat and the king of Edom went down to see Elisha. 13 Elisha said to the king of Israel, "I have nothing to do with you. Go to the prophets of your father and to the prophets of your mother!" The king of Israel said to Elisha, "No, the Lord has called us three kings together to hand us over to the Moabites." 14 Elisha said, "As surely as the Lord All-Powerful lives, whom I serve, I tell you the truth. I wouldn't even look at you or notice you if Jehoshaphat king of Judah were not here. I respect him. 15 Now bring me someone who plays the harp." While the harp was being played, the Lord gave Elisha power.
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
The man and his wife were naked, but they were not ashamed.
The man and his wife were naked, but they were not ashamed.
Genesis 3:7
Then, it was as if their eyes were opened. They realized they were naked, so they sewed fig leaves together and made something to cover themselves.
Then, it was as if their eyes were opened. They realized they were naked, so they sewed fig leaves together and made something to cover themselves.
Genesis 3:17
Then God said to the man, "You listened to what your wife said, and you ate fruit from the tree from which I commanded you not to eat. "So I will put a curse on the ground, and you will have to work very hard for your food. In pain you will eat its food all the days of your life.
Then God said to the man, "You listened to what your wife said, and you ate fruit from the tree from which I commanded you not to eat. "So I will put a curse on the ground, and you will have to work very hard for your food. In pain you will eat its food all the days of your life.
Genesis 3:18
The ground will produce thorns and weeds for you, and you will eat the plants of the field.
The ground will produce thorns and weeds for you, and you will eat the plants of the field.
Exodus 3:6
I am the God of your ancestors—the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob." Moses covered his face because he was afraid to look at God.
I am the God of your ancestors—the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob." Moses covered his face because he was afraid to look at God.
Exodus 32:25
Moses saw that the people were acting wildly. Aaron had let them get out of control and become fools in front of their enemies.
Moses saw that the people were acting wildly. Aaron had let them get out of control and become fools in front of their enemies.
Job 23:15
That is why I am frightened of him; when I think of this, I am afraid of him.
That is why I am frightened of him; when I think of this, I am afraid of him.
Psalms 119:120
I shake in fear of you; I respect your laws.
I shake in fear of you; I respect your laws.
Isaiah 33:14
The sinners in Jerusalem are afraid; those who are separated from God shake with fear. They say, "Can any of us live through this fire that destroys? Who can live near this fire that burns on and on?"
The sinners in Jerusalem are afraid; those who are separated from God shake with fear. They say, "Can any of us live through this fire that destroys? Who can live near this fire that burns on and on?"
Isaiah 47:3
People will see your nakedness; they will see your shame. I will punish you; I will punish every one of you."
People will see your nakedness; they will see your shame. I will punish you; I will punish every one of you."
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.
