2 Kings 3:11

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

But Jehoshaphat said, Is there not here a prophet of the LORD, that we may inquire of the LORD by him? And one of the king of Israel's servants answered and said, Here is Elisha the son of Shaphat, which poured water on the hands of Elijah.

Is there not here

1 Kings 22:7

Psalm 74:9

Amos 3:7

That we may

Poured water

Philippians 2:22

Bible References

Is there not here

But Jehoshaphat said, "Is there not here another prophet of the LORD of whom we may inquire?"

We do not see our signs; there is no longer any prophet, and there is none among us who knows how long.

"For the Lord GOD does nothing without revealing his secret to his servants the prophets.

That we may

In the eighteenth year of Jehoshaphat king of Judah, Jehoram the son of Ahab became king over Israel in Samaria, and he reigned twelve years.

So the men took some of their provisions, but did not ask counsel from the LORD.

And all the people arose as one man, saying, "None of us will go to his tent, and none of us will return to his house.

So Saul died for his breach of faith. He broke faith with the LORD in that he did not keep the command of the LORD, and also consulted a medium, seeking guidance.

And David inquired of God, "Shall I go up against the Philistines? Will you give them into my hand?" And the LORD said to him, "Go up, and I will give them into your hand."

Because you did not carry it the first time, the LORD our God broke out against us, because we did not seek him according to the rule."

Poured water

Let a little water be brought, and wash your feet, and rest yourselves under the tree,

After the death of Moses the servant of the LORD, the LORD said to Joshua the son of Nun, Moses' assistant,

And he returned from following him and took the yoke of oxen and sacrificed them and boiled their flesh with the yokes of the oxen and gave it to the people, and they ate. Then he arose and went after Elijah and assisted him.

But not so with you. Rather, let the greatest among you become as the youngest, and the leader as one who serves.

rose from supper. He laid aside his outer garments, and taking a towel, tied it around his waist.

and having a reputation for good works: if she has brought up children, has shown hospitality, has washed the feet of the saints, has cared for the afflicted, and has devoted herself to every good work.

But you know Timothy'sproven worth, how as a son with a father he has served with me in the gospel.