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2 Kings 3:20
The next morning, about the time when the gift is given on the altar, water came by the way of Edom. The country was filled with water.
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Christian Standard Bible®
About the time for the grain offering the next morning, water suddenly came from the direction of Edom and filled the land.
About the time for the grain offering the next morning, water suddenly came from the direction of Edom and filled the land.
Hebrew Names Version
It happened in the morning, about the time of offering the offering, that behold, there came water by the way of Edom, and the country was filled with water.
It happened in the morning, about the time of offering the offering, that behold, there came water by the way of Edom, and the country was filled with water.
King James Version
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.
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.
English Standard Version
The next morning, about the time of offering the sacrifice, behold, water came from the direction of Edom, till the country was filled with water.
The next morning, about the time of offering the sacrifice, behold, water came from the direction of Edom, till the country was filled with water.
New Century Version
The next morning, about the time the sacrifice was offered, water came from the direction of Edom and filled the valley.
The next morning, about the time the sacrifice was offered, water came from the direction of Edom and filled the valley.
New English Translation
Sure enough, the next morning, at the time of the morning sacrifice, water came flowing down from Edom and filled the land.
Sure enough, the next morning, at the time of the morning sacrifice, water came flowing down from Edom and filled the land.
Amplified Bible
It happened in the morning, when the sacrifice was offered, that suddenly water came [miraculously] from the area of Edom, and the country was filled with water.
It happened in the morning, when the sacrifice was offered, that suddenly water came [miraculously] from the area of Edom, and the country was filled with water.
New American Standard Bible
And it happened in the morning about the time of offering the sacrifice, that behold, water came from the direction of Edom, and the country was filled with water.
And it happened in the morning about the time of offering the sacrifice, that behold, water came from the direction of Edom, and the country was filled with water.
Geneva Bible (1587)
And in the morning whe the meat offring was offred, beholde, there came water by the way of Edom: and the countrey was filled with water.
And in the morning whe the meat offring was offred, beholde, there came water by the way of Edom: and the countrey was filled with water.
Legacy Standard Bible
Then it happened in the morning about the time of offering the sacrifice, that behold, water came by the way of Edom, and the country was filled with water.
Then it happened in the morning about the time of offering the sacrifice, that behold, water came by the way of Edom, and the country was filled with water.
Contemporary English Version
The next morning, while the sacrifice was being offered, water suddenly started flowing from the direction of Edom, and it flooded the land.
The next morning, while the sacrifice was being offered, water suddenly started flowing from the direction of Edom, and it flooded the land.
Complete Jewish Bible
The next morning, around the time for making the offering, water came from the direction of Edom, and the countryside was filled with water.
The next morning, around the time for making the offering, water came from the direction of Edom, and the countryside was filled with water.
Darby Translation
And it came to pass in the morning, when the oblation was offered up, that behold, there came water by the way of Edom, and the country was filled with water.
And it came to pass in the morning, when the oblation was offered up, that behold, there came water by the way of Edom, and the country was filled with water.
Easy-to-Read Version
In the morning, at the time for the morning sacrifice, water began flowing from the direction of Edom and filled the valley.
In the morning, at the time for the morning sacrifice, water began flowing from the direction of Edom and filled the valley.
George Lamsa Translation
And it came to pass in the morning, when the sacrifice was offered, that, behold, there came water by the way of Edom, and the land was covered with water.
And it came to pass in the morning, when the sacrifice was offered, that, behold, there came water by the way of Edom, and the land was covered with water.
Good News Translation
The next morning, at the time of the regular morning sacrifice, water came flowing from the direction of Edom and covered the ground.
The next morning, at the time of the regular morning sacrifice, water came flowing from the direction of Edom and covered the ground.
Lexham English Bible
It happened in the morning about the time of the morning offering, that water was suddenly coming from the direction of Edom and the land was filled with water.
It happened in the morning about the time of the morning offering, that water was suddenly coming from the direction of Edom and the land was filled with water.
Literal Translation
And it happened in the morning, when the food offering was caused to go up, behold, water came by the way of Edom; and the country was filled with water.
And it happened in the morning, when the food offering was caused to go up, behold, water came by the way of Edom; and the country was filled with water.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
On the morow, whan the meatofferynge is offered, beholde, there came water ye waye from Edom, and fylled ye londe with water.
On the morow, whan the meatofferynge is offered, beholde, there came water ye waye from Edom, and fylled ye londe with water.
American Standard Version
And it came to pass in the morning, about the time of offering the oblation, that, behold, there came water by the way of Edom, and the country was filled with water.
And it came to pass in the morning, about the time of offering the oblation, that, behold, there came water by the way of Edom, and the country was filled with water.
Bible in Basic English
Now in the morning, about the time when the offering was made, they saw water flowing from the direction of Edom till the country was full of water.
Now in the morning, about the time when the offering was made, they saw water flowing from the direction of Edom till the country was full of water.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And in the morning when the meate offering was offered, beholde, there came water by the way of Edom, and the cuntrey was filled with water.
And in the morning when the meate offering was offered, beholde, there came water by the way of Edom, and the cuntrey was filled with water.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
And it came to pass in the morning, about the time of making the offering, that, behold, there came water by the way of Edom, and the country was filled with water.
And it came to pass in the morning, about the time of making the offering, that, behold, there came water by the way of Edom, and the country was filled with water.
King James Version (1611)
And it came to passe in the morning when the meate offering was offered, that behold, there came water by the way of Edom, and the countrey was filled with water.
And it came to passe in the morning when the meate offering was offered, that behold, there came water by the way of Edom, and the countrey was filled with water.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And it came to pass in the morning, when the sacrifice was offered, that, behold! waters came from the way of Edom, and the land was filled with water.
And it came to pass in the morning, when the sacrifice was offered, that, behold! waters came from the way of Edom, and the land was filled with water.
English Revised Version
And it came to pass in the morning, about the time of offering the oblation, that, behold, there came water by the way of Edom, and the country was filled with water.
And it came to pass in the morning, about the time of offering the oblation, that, behold, there came water by the way of Edom, and the country was filled with water.
Berean Standard Bible
The next morning, at the time of the morning sacrifice, water suddenly flowed from the direction of Edom and filled the land.
The next morning, at the time of the morning sacrifice, water suddenly flowed from the direction of Edom and filled the land.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
Therfor it was doon eerli, whanne sacrifice is wont to be offrid, and, lo! watris camen bi the weie of Edom, and the lond was fillid with watris.
Therfor it was doon eerli, whanne sacrifice is wont to be offrid, and, lo! watris camen bi the weie of Edom, and the lond was fillid with watris.
Young's Literal Translation
And it cometh to pass in the morning, at the ascending of the [morning]-present, that lo, waters are coming in from the way of Edom, and the land is filled with the waters,
And it cometh to pass in the morning, at the ascending of the [morning]-present, that lo, waters are coming in from the way of Edom, and the land is filled with the waters,
Update Bible Version
And it came to pass in the morning, about the time of offering the oblation, that, look, water came by the way of Edom, and the country was filled with water.
And it came to pass in the morning, about the time of offering the oblation, that, look, water came by the way of Edom, and the country was filled with water.
Webster's Bible Translation
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.
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.
World English Bible
It happened in the morning, about the time of offering the offering, that behold, there came water by the way of Edom, and the country was filled with water.
It happened in the morning, about the time of offering the offering, that behold, there came water by the way of Edom, and the country was filled with water.
New King James Version
Now it happened in the morning, when the grain offering was offered, that suddenly water came by way of Edom, and the land was filled with water.
Now it happened in the morning, when the grain offering was offered, that suddenly water came by way of Edom, and the land was filled with water.
New Living Translation
The next day at about the time when the morning sacrifice was offered, water suddenly appeared! It was flowing from the direction of Edom, and soon there was water everywhere.
The next day at about the time when the morning sacrifice was offered, water suddenly appeared! It was flowing from the direction of Edom, and soon there was water everywhere.
New Revised Standard
The next day, about the time of the morning offering, suddenly water began to flow from the direction of Edom, until the country was filled with water.
The next day, about the time of the morning offering, suddenly water began to flow from the direction of Edom, until the country was filled with water.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
And it came to pass, in the morning, when the offering ascended, that lo! waters, were coming in from the way of Edom, - and the land was filled with the water.
And it came to pass, in the morning, when the offering ascended, that lo! waters, were coming in from the way of Edom, - and the land was filled with the water.
Douay-Rheims Bible
And it came to pass, in the morning, when the sacrifices used to be offered, that behold, water came by the way of Edom, and the country was filled with water.
And it came to pass, in the morning, when the sacrifices used to be offered, that behold, water came by the way of Edom, and the country was filled with water.
Revised Standard Version
The next morning, about the time of offering the sacrifice, behold, water came from the direction of Edom, till the country was filled with water.
The next morning, about the time of offering the sacrifice, behold, water came from the direction of Edom, till the country was filled with water.
THE MESSAGE
In the morning—it was at the hour of morning sacrifice—the water had arrived, water pouring in from the west, from Edom, a flash flood filling the valley with water.
In the morning—it was at the hour of morning sacrifice—the water had arrived, water pouring in from the west, from Edom, a flash flood filling the valley with water.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
It happened in the morning about the time of offering the sacrifice, that behold, water came by the way of Edom, and the country was filled with water.
It happened in the morning about the time of offering the sacrifice, that behold, water came by the way of Edom, and the country was filled with water.
Contextual Overview
20 The next morning, about the time when the gift is given on the altar, water came by the way of Edom. The country was filled with water. 21 Now all the Moabites heard that the kings had come up to fight against them. All who were able to wear battle-clothes, young and old, were called together. And they stood at the side of the land of Moab. 22 They got up early in the morning. The sun was shining on the water. And the Moabites saw that the water beside them was as red as blood. 23 They said, "This is blood. For sure the kings have fought and killed one another. So now, Moab, let us take what is left!" 24 But when they came to the tents of Israel, the Israelites came and fought against the Moabites. The Moabites ran from them. And Israel went on into the land, killing the Moabites. 25 So they destroyed the cities. Each man threw a stone on every piece of good land until it was covered. They closed all the wells of water and cut down all the good trees. Only the stones of Kir-hareseth were left standing. But the stone-throwers went around it and fought against it. 26 The king of Moab saw that the battle was too hard for him. So he took with him 700 men who used the sword, to break through to the king of Edom. But they could not. 27 Then he took his oldest son who was to rule in his place, and gave him as a burnt gift on the wall. And many became very angry toward Israel. They left him and returned to their own land.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
when the meat: Exodus 29:39, Exodus 29:40, 1 Kings 18:36, Daniel 9:21
there came water: This supply was altogether miraculous; for there was neither wind nor rain, nor any other natural means to furnish it.
filled: Psalms 78:15, Psalms 78:16, Psalms 78:20, Isaiah 35:6, Isaiah 35:7
Reciprocal: 2 Kings 16:15 - the morning
Cross-References
Genesis 2:20
Adam gave names to all the cattle, and to the birds of the sky, and to every animal of the field. But there was no helper found that was right for Adam.
Adam gave names to all the cattle, and to the birds of the sky, and to every animal of the field. But there was no helper found that was right for Adam.
Genesis 2:23
The man said, "This is now bone of my bones, and flesh of my flesh. She will be called Woman, because she was taken out of Man."
The man said, "This is now bone of my bones, and flesh of my flesh. She will be called Woman, because she was taken out of Man."
Genesis 5:29
He gave him the name Noah. He said, "This one will give us rest from our work, from the hard work of our hands because the ground was cursed by the Lord."
He gave him the name Noah. He said, "This one will give us rest from our work, from the hard work of our hands because the ground was cursed by the Lord."
Genesis 16:11
The angel of the Lord also said to her, "See, you are going to have a child. And you will give birth to a son. You will give him the name Ishmael, because the Lord has heard how you have suffered.
The angel of the Lord also said to her, "See, you are going to have a child. And you will give birth to a son. You will give him the name Ishmael, because the Lord has heard how you have suffered.
Genesis 35:18
As Rachel's soul was leaving, for she died, she gave him the name Benoni. But his father gave him the name Benjamin.
As Rachel's soul was leaving, for she died, she gave him the name Benoni. But his father gave him the name Benjamin.
Exodus 2:10
The child grew, and she brought him to Pharaoh's daughter. And he became her son. She gave him the name Moses, saying, "Because I took him out of the water."
The child grew, and she brought him to Pharaoh's daughter. And he became her son. She gave him the name Moses, saying, "Because I took him out of the water."
1 Samuel 1:20
The Lord made it possible for her to have a child, and when the time came she gave birth to a son. She gave him the name Samuel, saying, "I have asked the Lord for him."
The Lord made it possible for her to have a child, and when the time came she gave birth to a son. She gave him the name Samuel, saying, "I have asked the Lord for him."
Matthew 1:21
A Son will be born to her. You will give Him the name Jesus because He will save His people from the punishment of their sins."
A Son will be born to her. You will give Him the name Jesus because He will save His people from the punishment of their sins."
Matthew 1:23
He said, "The young woman, who has never had a man, will give birth to a Son. They will give Him the name Immanuel. This means God with us."
He said, "The young woman, who has never had a man, will give birth to a Son. They will give Him the name Immanuel. This means God with us."
Acts 17:26
He made from one blood all nations who live on the earth. He set the times and places where they should live.
He made from one blood all nations who live on the earth. He set the times and places where they should live.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And it came to pass in the morning, when the meat offering was offered,.... At Jerusalem; which always went along with the daily burnt offering of the lamb, which might not indeed be offered before break of day, yet quickly after; for no sacrifice could be offered before that, :-,
that, behold, there came water by the way of Edom; not from the heavens, but it may be out of some rock, rolling along on the earth from the hills and mountains, down into the valleys, where the armies were:
and the country was filled with water; all round about them. Who has not heard of the "thundering" legion, as it was called by the Emperor M. Aurelius, who, when the army under him was about to engage with the Germans and Sarmatians, and sadly distressed with thirst, fell down on their knees and prayed, upon which a large shower of rain came down to the refreshment of the army, and thunder bolts, which annoyed and put the enemy to flight i? at the battle of the Romans with Jugurtha, a sudden and unexpected shower of rain fell, to the refreshment of the Romans, in intolerable thirst k.
i Euseb. Hist. Eccl. l. 5. c. 5. Orosii Hist. l. 7. c. 15. p. 120. k Orosii Hist. l. 5. c. 15. p. 77.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
When the meat offering was offered - i. e. about sunrise, when the morning sacrifice was offered. Compare 1 Kings 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.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse 2 Kings 3:20. 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.
