Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The next morning, about the time for offering the sacrifice, there it was—water flowing from the direction 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. 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. 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. Berean Literal Bible And it came to pass in the morning at the ascending of the grain offering, that, behold, waters were coming from the way of Edom, and the land was filled with the waters. King James Bible 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. 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. 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. NASB 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. NASB 1977 And 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. 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. 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. Berean Annotated Bible The next morning, at the time of the morning sacrifice, water suddenly flowed from the direction of Edom (red) and filled the land. 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. Holman 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. 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. 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. 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. GOD'S WORD® Translation That is what happened in the morning. At the time of the grain offering, water flowed from Edom and filled the countryside. 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. International Standard Version The very next day, about the time of the morning offering, water suddenly appeared, coming from the direction of Edom, and the land overflowed with water! NET Bible Sure enough, the next morning, at the time of the morning sacrifice, water came flowing down from Edom and filled the land. New Heart English Bible It happened in the morning, about the time of offering the offering, 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. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThe next morning, at the time of the morning sacrifice, water suddenly flowed from the direction of Edom and filled the land. World English Bible In the morning, about the time of offering the sacrifice, behold, water came by the way of Edom, and the country was filled with water. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd it comes to pass in the morning, at the ascending of the [morning] present, that behold, waters are coming in from the way of Edom, and the land is filled with the waters, Berean Literal Bible And it came to pass in the morning at the ascending of the grain offering, that, behold, waters were coming from the way of Edom, and the land was filled with the waters. 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, Smith's Literal Translation And it will be in the morning when the gift went up, and behold, water coming from the way of Edom, and the earth will be filled with waters. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd 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. Catholic Public Domain Version Then it happened that, in the morning, when the sacrifices were usually to be offered, behold, water was arriving along the way of Idumea, and the land was filled with water. New American Bible In the morning, at the time of the sacrifice, water came from the direction of Edom and filled the land. New Revised Standard Version 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. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd 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. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And it happened at dawn, when he offered up an offering, and behold, waters came from the road of Edom, and the land was filled with waters. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And 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. Brenton Septuagint Translation 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. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Joram Overcomes Moab's Rebellion…19And you shall attack every fortified city and every city of importance. You shall cut down every good tree, stop up every spring, and ruin every good field with stones.” 20The next morning, at the time of the morning sacrifice, water suddenly flowed from the direction of Edom and filled the land. 21Now all the Moabites had heard that the kings had come up to fight against them. So all who could bear arms, young and old, were summoned and stationed at the border.… Cross References The next morning, Genesis 19:27 Early the next morning, Abraham got up and returned to the place where he had stood before the LORD. 2 Kings 19:35 And that very night the angel of the LORD went out and struck down 185,000 men in the camp of the Assyrians. When the people got up the next morning, there were all the dead bodies! Exodus 16:13 That evening quail came and covered the camp, and in the morning there was a layer of dew around the camp. at the time of the morning sacrifice, Exodus 29:39 Offer one lamb in the morning and the other at twilight. Numbers 28:3-4 And tell them that this is the food offering you are to present to the LORD as a regular burnt offering each day: two unblemished year-old male lambs. / Offer one lamb in the morning and the other at twilight, 2 Chronicles 13:11 Every morning and every evening they present burnt offerings and fragrant incense to the LORD. They set out the rows of showbread on the ceremonially clean table, and every evening they light the lamps of the gold lampstand. We are carrying out the requirements of the LORD our God, while you have forsaken Him. water suddenly flowed Numbers 20:11 Then Moses raised his hand and struck the rock twice with his staff, so that a great amount of water gushed out, and the congregation and their livestock were able to drink. Exodus 17:6 Behold, I will stand there before you by the rock at Horeb. And when you strike the rock, water will come out of it for the people to drink.” So Moses did this in the sight of the elders of Israel. Psalm 105:41 He opened a rock, and water gushed out; it flowed like a river in the desert. from the direction of Edom Numbers 20:21 So Edom refused to allow Israel to pass through their territory, and Israel turned away from them. Judges 5:4-5 O LORD, when You went out from Seir, when You marched from the land of Edom, the earth trembled, the heavens poured out rain, and the clouds poured down water. / The mountains quaked before the LORD, the One of Sinai, before the LORD, the God of Israel. Deuteronomy 2:4-5 and command the people: ‘You will pass through the territory of your brothers, the descendants of Esau, who live in Seir. They will be afraid of you, so you must be very careful. / Do not provoke them, for I will not give you any of their land, not even a footprint, because I have given Mount Seir to Esau as his possession. and filled the land. Ezekiel 47:1-5 Then the man brought me back to the entrance of the temple, and I saw water flowing from under the threshold of the temple toward the east (for the temple faced east). The water was coming down from under the south side of the temple, south of the altar. / Next he brought me out through the north gate and led me around the outside to the outer gate facing east, and there I saw the water trickling out from the south side. / As the man went eastward with a measuring line in his hand, he measured off a thousand cubits and led me through ankle-deep water. … Genesis 7:17-18 For forty days the flood kept coming on the earth, and the waters rose and lifted the ark high above the earth. / So the waters continued to surge and rise greatly on the earth, and the ark floated on the surface of the waters. Psalm 65:9-10 You attend to the earth and water it; with abundance You enrich it. The streams of God are full of water, for You prepare our grain by providing for the earth. / You soak its furrows and level its ridges; You soften it with showers and bless its growth. Exodus 14:21-22 Then Moses stretched out his hand over the sea, and all that night the LORD drove back the sea with a strong east wind that turned it into dry land. So the waters were divided, / and the Israelites went through the sea on dry ground, with walls of water on their right and on their left. Treasury of Scripture 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. when the meat Exodus 29:39,40 The one lamb thou shalt offer in the morning; and the other lamb thou shalt offer at even: … 1 Kings 18:36 And it came to pass at the time of the offering of the evening sacrifice, that Elijah the prophet came near, and said, LORD God of Abraham, Isaac, and of Israel, let it be known this day that thou art God in Israel, and that I am thy servant, and that I have done all these things at thy word. Daniel 9:21 Yea, whiles I was speaking in prayer, even the man Gabriel, whom I had seen in the vision at the beginning, being caused to fly swiftly, touched me about the time of the evening oblation. filled Psalm 78:15,16,20 He clave the rocks in the wilderness, and gave them drink as out of the great depths… Isaiah 35:6,7 Then shall the lame man leap as an hart, and the tongue of the dumb sing: for in the wilderness shall waters break out, and streams in the desert… Jump to Previous Ascending Country Direction Edom Filled Flowing Making Meat Meat-Offering Morning Oblation Offered Offering Sacrifice Time Water Waters WayJump to Next Ascending Country Direction Edom Filled Flowing Making Meat Meat-Offering Morning Oblation Offered Offering Sacrifice Time Water Waters Way2 Kings 3 1. Jehoram's reign4. Mesha rebels 6. Jehoram, with Jehoshaphat, and the king of Edom, being distressed for want of water, 13. by Elisha obtains water, and promise of victory 21. The Moabites, deceived by the colour of the water, coming to spoil, are overcome 26. The king of Moab sacrifices his son, and raises the siege The next morning This phrase indicates a specific time following the events of the previous day, where the kings of Israel, Judah, and Edom sought divine intervention through the prophet Elisha. The timing suggests a new beginning or a fresh start, often seen in biblical narratives as a moment of divine action or revelation. at the time of the morning sacrifice water suddenly flowed from the direction of Edom and filled the land Persons / Places / Events 1. Jehoram (Joram)- The king of Israel who sought help from Jehoshaphat, king of Judah, to fight against Moab. 2. Jehoshaphat - The king of Judah who allied with Jehoram to battle against the Moabites. 3. Elisha - The prophet who provided guidance and assurance of victory to the kings of Israel and Judah. 4. Edom - The region from which the miraculous water flowed, providing relief to the armies. 5. Moab - The nation that rebelled against Israel, prompting the military campaign. Teaching Points God's Provision in Times of NeedJust as God provided water for the armies of Israel and Judah, He is able to meet our needs in unexpected ways. Trust in His provision even when circumstances seem dire. The Importance of Seeking Godly Counsel Jehoshaphat's insistence on consulting Elisha reminds us of the importance of seeking God's guidance through His Word and His people when making decisions. God's Timing is Perfect The water arrived at the time of the morning sacrifice, emphasizing that God's timing is always perfect. We should be patient and trust in His timing for our lives. Faith in Action The armies had to dig ditches in faith before the water came. This teaches us to act in faith, preparing for God's provision even when we cannot see it yet. God's Sovereignty Over Nature The miraculous flow of water from Edom demonstrates God's sovereignty over creation. We can trust Him to control the natural world and intervene on our behalf. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Kings 3:20?2. How does 2 Kings 3:20 demonstrate God's faithfulness in answering prayer? 3. What role does obedience play in experiencing God's provision in 2 Kings 3:20? 4. How can we trust God's timing as seen in 2 Kings 3:20? 5. What scriptural connections highlight God's provision in times of need? 6. How can we apply the lesson of divine provision in our daily lives? 7. How does 2 Kings 3:20 demonstrate God's intervention in natural events? 8. What is the significance of water appearing in 2 Kings 3:20? 9. How does 2 Kings 3:20 reflect God's faithfulness to His promises? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Kings 3? 11. Is there any archaeological evidence to support this battle's events and outcome (2 Kings 3)? 12. Why did the Moabites mistake clear water for blood in broad daylight (2 Kings 3:22–23)? 13. Numbers 20:14-21 - Is there any historical or archaeological evidence supporting Edom's refusal to allow Israel passage? 14. Where is En Gedi located in the Bible? What Does 2 Kings 3:20 Mean The next morning• God’s help arrived precisely when Israel, Judah, and Edom awoke from a night of thirst and uncertainty (2 Kings 3:9–11). • Scripture often highlights dawn as a moment of divine intervention—“His mercies never end. They are new every morning” (Lamentations 3:22-23; see also Psalm 30:5). • The phrase anchors the event in real time and space; it is not a vague myth but a historical morning following Elisha’s prophecy (2 Kings 3:16-17). At the time of the morning sacrifice • The daily burnt offering was commanded to be presented “morning by morning” (Exodus 29:38-41; Ezra 3:3). • God synchronized the miracle with regular worship, underscoring that provision flows in response to obedience and reverence. • Similar alignment appears when Elijah called down fire “at the time of the offering of the evening sacrifice” (1 Kings 18:36), showing consistency in God’s timing. Water suddenly flowed • The word “suddenly” points to a supernatural act; there was no storm or river near, yet water appeared (cf. Exodus 17:6; Psalm 78:15-16). • God’s supply was immediate and abundant, validating Elisha’s promise: “You will see neither wind nor rain, yet this valley will be filled with water” (2 Kings 3:17). • The miracle met three needs at once—drink for the armies, deception for the Moabites, and confirmation of the prophet’s authority (2 Kings 3:18-23). From the direction of Edom • Edom lay south-east of the encamped armies, the last place one expected waters to rise in a dry season (Deuteronomy 2:8; 2 Kings 3:8). • By choosing that direction, God highlighted His sovereignty over geography and nations, including Edom, historically a rival to Israel (Obadiah 1:1-4). • When the sun struck the water, Moab saw “the water as red as blood” (2 Kings 3:22), a direct outcome of the route the water traveled. …and filled the land • Trenches the soldiers dug (2 Kings 3:16) were completely saturated, leaving no pocket of dryness—God’s provision is thorough (Isaiah 44:3; Psalm 107:35). • “Filled” foretells victory: what began as relief for the thirsty became the means to confuse Moab and secure triumph (2 Kings 3:24-26). • The scene prefigures Jesus’ promise, “Whoever believes in Me…rivers of living water will flow from within them” (John 7:38), pointing from physical rescue to spiritual abundance. summary 2 Kings 3:20 records a literal, miraculous event orchestrated by God at the exact moment of morning worship. Without natural cause, life-giving water rushed from the unlikely direction of Edom, saturating every trench and transforming a desert battlefield into a place of divine provision, strategic advantage, and renewed faith. The verse reassures believers that God keeps His word, meets needs abundantly, and aligns His help with hearts set on worship. (20) When the meat offering was offered.--Comp. 1Kings 18:29; 1Kings 18:36. A more exact definition of the time. The reckoning by hours was unknown before the captivity. According to the Talmud, the morning sacrifice was offered in the Temple the moment it became light. (Ewald assumes that "the meat offering" was offered on this occasion in the camp.) That help came to the distressed army just at the hour of morning worship was a striking coincidence. (This allusion to the law of Exodus 29:38, seq., may be an indirect hit at the northern kingdom.)There came water.--Water was coming from the way (direction) of Edom. It would seem that a sudden storm of rain had fallen on the mountains of Seir, at some distance from the camp (Josephus says at a distance of three days' march); and the water found its natural outlet in the dry wady. Reuss thinks this explanation "superfluous," in the face of "the author's intention to describe a miracle;" but there are different kinds of miracle, and, in the present instance, the miraculous element is visible in the prophet's prediction of the coming help, and in the coincidence of the natural phenomena with the needs of the Israelites. (Comp. 2Kings 7:1-2, seq.) [This statement seems to preclude also the naturalistic explanation founded on the meaning of the Arabic name of the locality. Hisyun, hasyun, hasan, mean water which gathers on a hard bottom under the sand in certain localities, and which the Arabs get at by scooping holes in the ground. See Lane, Arab. Eng. Lex. s.v.] Verse 20. - And it came to pass in the morning, when the meat offering was offered - i.e. about sunrise, which was the time of the morning sacrifice - that, behold, there came water by the way of Edom. The Wady-el- Ahsy drains a portion of Southern Moab, and also a considerable tract of Northern Edom. The nocturnal storm had burst, not in the Moabite country, where it would have attracted the attention of the Moabites, but in some comparatively distant part of the Idumaean territory, so that the Moabites were not aware of it. Josephus says that the storm burst at a distance of three days' journey from the Israelite camp ('Ant. Jud.,' 9:3. § 2); but this can only be his conjecture. And the country was filled, with water. By "the country" (ha-arets) must be meant here the bed or channel of the water-course. This was suddenly filled with a rushing stream, which, however, rapidly ran off, leaving the water-course dry, excepting where the pits had been made by the Israelites. But this supply was ample for the army.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The next morning,בַבֹּ֙קֶר֙ (ḇab·bō·qer) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1242: Dawn, morning at the time of the morning sacrifice, כַּעֲל֣וֹת (ka·‘ă·lō·wṯ) Preposition-k | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 5927: To ascend, in, actively water מַ֥יִם (ma·yim) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 4325: Water, juice, urine, semen suddenly וְהִנֵּה־ (wə·hin·nêh-) Conjunctive waw | Interjection Strong's 2009: Lo! behold! flowed בָּאִ֖ים (bā·’îm) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go from the direction מִדֶּ֣רֶךְ (mid·de·reḵ) Preposition-m | Noun - common singular construct Strong's 1870: A road, a course of life, mode of action of Edom אֱד֑וֹם (’ĕ·ḏō·wm) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 123: The name of a condiment and filled וַתִּמָּלֵ֥א (wat·tim·mā·lê) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 4390: To fill, be full of the land. הָאָ֖רֶץ (hā·’ā·reṣ) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land Links 2 Kings 3:20 NIV2 Kings 3:20 NLT 2 Kings 3:20 ESV 2 Kings 3:20 NASB 2 Kings 3:20 KJV 2 Kings 3:20 BibleApps.com 2 Kings 3:20 Biblia Paralela 2 Kings 3:20 Chinese Bible 2 Kings 3:20 French Bible 2 Kings 3:20 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Kings 3:20 It happened in the morning about (2Ki iiKi ii ki 2 kg 2kg) |
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